Capable. Bold. Now.
The annual showcase of Canada’s most promising AI startups.
This year, Venture Day celebrates entrepreneurs who turn ambitious ideas into concrete solutions, have the courage to take their place, and are building the AI companies of tomorrow.
Come discover the projects, ambitions, and stories behind the startups of the 2026 cohort. Explore the 2026 Cohort Brochure to learn more about each venture.
🗓️ Event Schedule
▪ 2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Welcome & Refreshments
▪ 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Showcase – Startup Pitches
AIVSIA · Maximilian Leger
Sylvia Santé · Yannick Gouez & Aurelia Nguyen Gouez
Bucky AI · Mason McIntosh
Aloe · Arun Bahl
Vigilant AI · John Craig
Project Logistics Engineering Solutions · Kevin Kwateng
OnGuard AI · Richard Gotlieb
Sciwire · Hannah Fronenberg
▪ 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Networking Cocktail
⚠️ Seats in the main auditorium are limited. A room with live streaming will be available to ensure everyone can enjoy the event. The event is bilingual with simultaneous translation.
We warmly thank our founding partners: the Government of Quebec, BMO, Power Corporation of Canada, and Scale AI, for their essential support.
Le rendez-vous incontournable de l’année pour découvrir les startups IA les plus prometteuses du Canada.
Cette année, le Venture Day met à l’honneur des entrepreneurs qui transforment des idées ambitieuses en solutions concrètes, qui osent prendre leur place et qui bâtissent les entreprises IA de demain.
Découvrez les projets, les ambitions et les histoires derrière les startups de la cohorte NEXT AI 2026. Consultez la brochure de la cohorte pour en savoir plus sur chacune des entreprises.
🗓️ Programme
▪ 14h30 – 15h30 : Accueil & Pause gourmande
▪ 15h30 – 17h00 : Showcase – Startup Pitches
AIVSIA · Maximilian Leger
Sylvia Santé · Yannick Gouez & Aurelia Nguyen Gouez
Bucky AI · Mason McIntosh
Aloe · Arun Bahl
Vigilant AI · John Craig
Project Logistics Engineering Solutions · Kevin Kwateng
OnGuard AI · Richard Gotlieb
Sciwire · Ha