Ideas to Impact
Date and Time
Wednesday Nov 4, 2026
12:30 PM - 6:00 PM CST
November 4, 2026
12:30 - 6:30 pm
Location
Fort Garry Place
222 Broadway
Winnipeg, MB
Fees/Admission
$25.00
Ideas to Impact
Description
Two pitch competitions. One innovation spotlight. One afternoon connecting ideas with opportunity.
Join Manitoba’s startups, students, industry leaders and investors for Ideas to Impact, an afternoon dedicated to innovation, entrepreneurship and meaningful connections.
The program will feature:
- A keynote presentation
- Pitch It! Sustainability presented by the University of Winnipeg
- Green Dragon Pitch Competition presented by the Manitoba Environmental Industries Association
- Startup & Innovation Spotlight presented by Manitoba Innovates
- Awarding Ceremony
- Networking Reception
Ideas to Impact is the opening event of the Manitoba Innovation Exchange Summit 2026, continuing on November 5 with EMILI’s Agriculture Enlightened, Canada’s Agtech conference.
Purchase an Ideas to Impact ticket and receive a $25 discount on your registration for Agriculture Enlightened as well as MEIA Cleantech Conference (separate registrations are required).
Reserve your spot and connect with the people shaping Manitoba’s innovation ecosystem.
Networking Reception to follow.
We hope to see you there!
Prepared by: Manitoba Innovates, Manitoba Environmental Industries Association, University of Winnipeg and EMILI
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Thank you to our Sponsors!
Title Sponsor: Manitoba Innovates
University of Winnipeg Sponsors:
- Assiniboine Credit Union
- RBC
- Peg City Car Coop
- Western Financial Group
- Assiniboine Park Conservancy
MEIA Green Dragon’s Lair Pitch Competition Sponsors:
- MB Innovates – Grand Prize Sponsor
- Wawanesa Insurance – Audience Choice Sponsor
- Miller Environmental Corporation – Supporting Sponsor
