U of T – Toronto Tech Week Lawn Party
This event is officially part of Toronto Tech Week 2025 – a weeklong citywide collection of events to connect and celebrate the builders. June 23 – 27, 2025.
It is hosted by U of T Entrepreneurship, in partnership with Desjardins and Dell Technologies.
Join the University of Toronto, Desjardins and Dell Technologies in the outdoor space on the St. George campus following the Frontiers of AI – Desjardins Speaker Series with Professor Emeritus Geoffrey Hinton and Cohere co-founder Nick Frosst.
Meet cutting-edge U of T Startups at the bleeding edge, network with a community of tech innovators, and enjoy light snacks from U of T affiliated companies during a celebration of Toronto’s innovation ecosystem.
This event is open to:
- Founders and entrepreneurs in AI and deep tech
- Corporate innovation leaders and investors
- Tech researchers and practitioners
- Students and professionals interested in tech careers
- Industry partners seeking AI/tech collaboration opportunities
Registration is required.
Please note this event will occur rain or shine in an outdoor venue. Come prepared for the elements. In the case of severe weather, you will be contacted via the email in your registration.
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Meet the exhibitors
Startups
InkTank
InkTank is redefining tattoo visualization. Using your smartphone, we create a digital twin of users to let them preview tattoo designs while accounting for skin tone, type, ageing, and stretching.
Indoor hydroponic farms.
A pharmaceutical technology company which has developed proprietary methods of making children’s medicines for indications like Epilepsy from industrial by-products (orange peels), now targeting a solution to opioids.
Kiwi Charge is a Robotics and AI startup revolutionizing EV charging in buildings.
Our autonomous chargers connect to parked vehicles, replacing 30 Level 2 chargers at 40% of the cost.
LUNR aims to develop and manufacture rockets on Canadian soil, enabling sovereign launch capability.
They have developed SmartSoil, a 3D-printed biodegradable grow-media that cuts emissions by up to 65×. Now expanding into Europe, they sell SmartSoil and license its IP to hydroponic manufacturers and gardening brands.
MedEssist builds and deploys world-class clinical solutions, business tools, and a full-service technical support team to bolster community pharmacies into the 21st century. As an alumnus of the Google for Startups accelerator, it supports more than 650+ pharmacies across Canada with digital infrastructure to solve public health and population-scale health challenges, serving millions of patients.
My Dorm Store provides custom move-in and care packages for university students, helping families support their students with essentials and comforts delivered directly to campus.
NORM is an all natural and organic cosmetic company with a focus on skincare. We solve the problem of dry or severe skin conditions using natural products that work.
They have developed an AI-powered algorithm to design compact synthetic DNA sequences, known as promoters, that target specific cell types or tissues. Trained on extensive databases, their algorithm identifies DNA sequences that drive transgene expression with high specificity. These compact promoter designs can be integrated into life science research and gene therapies for higher efficacy and reduced off-target effects.
SilicoLabs builds tools that allow researchers to capture and decode behaviour to reveal the foundations of learning, decision-making, and actions. Their flagship software, LABO, allows anyone to quickly and easily create interactive experiences that simulate the real world. LABO captures high-fidelity behavioural data, like hand, face, and eye-tracking, as well as data from biosensors like EEG. This data unlocks new insights into how people interact with each other and their world.
Spero Analytics builds automated wireless systems for continuous greenhouse gas monitoring, enabling accurate detection, quantification, and localization of emissions across large industrial sites.
Dental Smart Gum to clean the teeth when there is no access to a toothbrush or toothpaste through remineralization, anti-microbial, and anti-inflammatory properties.
Vrit
Vrit is transforming surgical care with a handheld bioprinter that eliminates the need for autografts, enabling advanced, minimally invasive procedures. Our innovative product line includes novel bioinks and the handheld bioprinter, empowering surgeons with cutting-edge tools for improved patient outcomes.
Xatoms, an award-winning water purification company, uses proprietary quantum chemistry and AI algorithms to discover solar-based materials called photocatalysts. These react with light to break down common water contaminants.
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AGE-WELL is Canada’s technology and aging network. We have mobilized a vast community of researchers, partner organizations, older adults, caregivers, and future leaders to accelerate the delivery of technology-based solutions that make a meaningful difference in the lives of Canadians.
The Climate Positive Energy Initiative is the University of Toronto’s centre for interdisciplinary climate research. Linking science, social science, engineering, economics and policy researchers to transform our energy systems.
CRAFT: Centre for Research and Applications in Fluidic Technologies
CRAFT is a partnership between the National Research Council, University of Toronto, and Unity Health Toronto, advancing microfluidic technologies for health through collaborative research, innovation, and commercialization in Canada.
TRANSFORM HF is an Institutional Strategic Initiative created in joint support and partnership with the University of Toronto and the Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research. TRANSFORM HF’s mission is to enable patients to become more active in their own health and increase equitable access to specialized cardiac care by uniting a team of experts, patients, and communities in the development of innovative technologies and co-creation of proactive, personalized, and decentralized models of heart failure care.
University of Toronto – Institutional Core Facilities
University of Toronto’s (U of T’s) Core Facilities are research facilities across the institution’s three campuses offering specialized research services or equipment to the U of T community. In some cases, external (i.e., non-U of T) users may also be able to access these research facilities. Note that each facility has its own guidelines around use, access, and pricing.
University of Toronto Alumni Relations
The University of Toronto is committed to accelerating innovation through effective engagement of alumni entrepreneurs. We guide alumni who want to get help from our innovation ecosystem and support alumni who want to give help to our startups.
University of Toronto Bluedoor
Blue Door is a single point of entry for companies who wish to partner with the University of Toronto. Experts from across the University will connect you with areas that match your needs and identify potential opportunities for you—including ones you may not have considered—to streamline the collaboration process.
University of Toronto co-op provides employers with access to thousands of students in arts, science, engineering, and business. Benefit from a diverse talent pool and seamless recruitment process with our employer relations team. Partner with us to find top talent and meet your hiring needs efficiently.
University of Toronto Data Sciences Institute
The Data Sciences Institute is a multidisciplinary hub for data science activity at University of Toronto. DSI facilitates research connections, fosters innovation, and enhances teaching and learning in data sciences.
U of T SRIC Campus Events & Real Estate
The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus is a hub for emerging knowledge-driven firms and U of T startups, designed to spark innovation, attract talent, and drive economic growth through collaboration and discovery. It offers premium event spaces that foster interdisciplinary exchange and community-building in downtown Toronto.