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May 25, 2026

May 28, 2026

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

Toronto Tech Week At The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

Engage in investor-focused deep tech conversations, and funding breakdowns to hands-on AI build sessions and Silicon Valley-style masterclasses. Read More
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Apr 22, 2026

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

Women Driving Health Innovation: Celebrating Excellence in Entrepreneurship

Health Innovation Hub (H2i) at the Temerty Faculty of Medicine and the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus Ecosystem team invite you… Read More
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May 5, 2026

Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus

Expert Q&A: Funding, Tax Credits, and Cash Flow

Get direct, tailored input from industry experts for your questions about R&D tax credits, grants, and funding strategy. Read More

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Apr 21

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torontotechweek is a week worth watching. It’s a citywide, week‑long celebration packed with back‑to‑back events that connect the tech innovation community.

From our signature desjardinsgroup Speaker Series and U of T Lawn Party on May 26 to daily events showcasing innovation, entrepreneurship, and collaboration, there’s something happening every day relevant to the U of T ecosystem.

We’ve made it easy to see how U of T is connected with our Guide to Toronto Tech Week. Check out the events and see how you can get involved at the link in our bio!

#TorontoTechWeek #UofTStartup

Apr 20

. Apr 20

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Climate resilience starts with building strong technical teams.

This year, we’re celebrating Earth Day not with words, but with bold action and real determination.

Our next hackathons will take place in Dhaka, Toronto and Istanbul.

Thank you to our partners Turkish Informatics Foundation tbv1995, University of Toronto uoft, Vector Institute vectorinstitute.ai and Canadan Insititute of Advanced Research cifar.ca for making it happen.

Happy #EarthDay 🌍

#TBV #PaleBlueAI #AIforClimate #VectorInstitute

Apr 14

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We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever Stage 1 recipients of the Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize:

🐍 Continuum Robotics Laboratory
⚡ Cardinal Volta

From snake-inspired robotics to clean energy solutions, these teams are now competing for a chance at up to $65,000 in funding to turn their U of T research into market-ready innovation.

The prize is made possible by a visionary gift from U of T alumni and renowned entrepreneurs Eva and Allen Lau.

🔗 Meet the innovators & learn more at our link in bio

📸 Photo 2 — Cardinal Volta (top row, L–R): Aimy Bazylak, Nan Ge. Continuum Robotics Lab (bottom row, L–R): Jimmy Shentu, Jessica Burgner Kahrs, Ella Walsh.

#UofTEngineering #UofTStartUp #UofT

Apr 13

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Join the University of Toronto x Toronto Tech Week lawn party on May 26 — equal parts science fair and carnival with a healthy dose of networking!

What to expect:
• Innovators and founders from across the city
• Startups demoing and showcasing their innovations
• Light snacks from our very own U of T‑affiliated companies

If you’re part of the startup ecosystem or curious about what’s being built across the city, this is a Toronto Tech Week event you won’t want to miss.

🔗 Register now: https://uoft.me/ttw-uoft-lawnparty-2026

#TorontoTechWeek #UofTStartup

Apr 10

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The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus (SRIC) West at the University of Toronto, designed by Weiss/Manfredi in collaboration with Teeple Architects, has been recognized with an OAA Design Excellence Award.

Conceived as a vertical campus, SRIC advances the University of Toronto’s mission of connecting academic research and entrepreneurial activity at a pivotal site between campus, Queen’s Park, and the Discovery District. The 13-storey building establishes a new gateway to the university while publicly accessible winter gardens link research neighborhoods and open to terraces overlooking the Toronto skyline. Designed as a cutting-edge hub for AI and Humanities, SRIC fosters collaboration, interaction, and programmatic flexibility within a dense urban setting. Integrating adaptability, openness, and civic presence, it offers a future-forward model rooted in urban, social, and ethical engagement for contemporary research culture.

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Apr 7

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U of T’s signature Toronto Tech Week event, the Desjardins Speaker Series, takes place on May 26. Hear from Reynold Xin, co‑founder of Databricks, a San Francisco–based data and AI infrastructure company valued at over $130B+.

Reynold will share how his team built Databricks from an academic research project into a business with a global footprint, over 8,000 employees and thousands of enterprise customers. 🔗 Register for in person, livestream, or join the viewing party at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus: https://uoft.me/ttw-uoft-2026

#TorontoTechWeek #UofTStartup

Apr 3

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Esas Gayrimenkul’ün stratejik liderliğinde, sürdürülebilirliği operasyonel mükemmellikle birleştiren “Alışveriş Merkezlerinde Yapay Zeka Destekli Enerji Verimliliği“ projemiz, küresel ölçekte çok daha güçlü bir evreye adım atıyor. SKD Türkiye, AYD, Türkiye Bilişim Vakfı ve Akademetre ile kurulan güçlü ekosistem; Nobel ödüllü Geoffrey Hinton’ın kurucu ortağı olduğu Vector Institute’un teknik desteğiyle projenin ikinci fazını resmen başlattı.

Yapay zeka teknolojilerini merkeze alan bu iş birliği; iklim verilerini ve ziyaretçi yoğunluğunu analiz ederek HVAC sistemlerini optimize etmeyi, böylece enerji tüketimini ve karbon emisyonunu minimize etmeyi hedefliyor. Veri temelli ve ölçeklenebilir bir model inşa ederek iklim kriziyle mücadelede teknolojinin dönüştürücü gücüne odaklanıyoruz.

#EsasGayrimenkul #YapayZeka #Sürdürülebilirlik #EnerjiVerimliliği #VectorInstitute #AYD #SKDTürkiye #TBV #Akademetre #DijitalDönüşüm

Mar 27

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Your weekly weather forecast arrives, and it looks like we have a rainy week ahead of us! 🌬️☔️🌱

Rains are a sign of Spring and livelihood, and flowers will start blossoming quietly everywhere in New York soon. In some WEISS/MANFREDI projects, rain gardens become a design tool to support the building ecology: the collection of rainwater takes advantage of nature’s gift, reducing gardening costs while helping with drainage of public spaces.💧🌿🌷

🍃On the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus at University of Toronto, a generous ground floor plaza is activated by rain gardens and cafe seating, creating a welcoming and animated frontage along College Street.

🍃At Longwood Gardens, rain gardening is not only implemented across the campus, but also taught as part of the education programs: their workshop introduces practical, homeowner-friendly strategies for capturing, filtering, and directing stormwater using rain gardens and thoughtful landscape design, which would result in a more resilient garden that works in harmony with natural water cycles.

🍃Working with SWA/Balsley and ARUP, WEISS/MANFREDI also designed the Hunter’s Point South Park. The park’s central green, designed to accommodate floodwaters, is framed by a pavilion and café with views across the river. The waterfront promenade connects a diverse set of landscapes, from a shaded grassy promontory, a new island reached by a pedestrian bridge, and a meandering causeway that offers a continuous walk along the river‘s edge and protects nearly 1.5 acres of newly established wetlands. Rain gardens converted from the old train tracks evoke reminiscence of the old cityscape while new lives spindle from the city’s past.

Go take a walk at our projects after the rain! We hope you will enjoy the refreshing air at our rain gardens!🌧️

Photographers:
Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus: Albert Vecerka [2-3]
Longwood Gardens: Laurie Carrozzino [4-5], Sahar Coston-Hardy [6-9]
Hunter’s Point South: Albert Vecerka [10-15]