This session brings together investors who are actively backing Canada’s next generation of energy and cleantech innovators. Hear firsthand what drives investment decisions, what founders often overlook, and how to build lasting relationships that lead to capital and growth. As part of the NGIF ETC Program’s commercialization support, this TechTalk will help technology developers and SMEs advance their solutions toward faster market adoption by providing guidance on securing capital, connecting with industry stakeholders, and building strategic partnerships. Date: December 10, 2025 Time: 11:00 a.m. MT Location: Virtual
Learn what investors really look for — and how to make them lean in.
We’re closing out the year’s TechTalk series with an inside look at how investors make decisions — and what makes them say yes. Join leading venture capitalists from BDC Capital, UCEED Deep Tech Fund, and NGIF Capital for a candid conversation on how founders can stand out in today’s competitive funding environment.
This session brings together investors who are actively backing Canada’s next generation of energy and cleantech innovators. Hear firsthand what drives investment decisions, what founders often overlook, and how to build lasting relationships that lead to capital and growth.
As part of the NGIF ETC Program’s commercialization support, this TechTalk will help technology developers and SMEs advance their solutions toward faster market adoption by providing guidance on securing capital, connecting with industry stakeholders, and building strategic partnerships.
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A panel of Calgary based futurists; Sabrina Sullivan, Rachelle Bugeaud and Rocio Chavez Telleria, lifts the hood on strategic foresight—from scanning weak signals to building scenarios you can act on.