The transition to a sustainable and competitive industry will require stronger international partnerships. By connecting businesses, researchers, investors and public sector organisations, we can accelerate innovation, strengthen value chains and create new opportunities for growth.
Sweden Canada Innovation Days 2026 brings together innovation leaders from Sweden and Canada to explore collaboration opportunities within battery value chains, advanced materials and the green industrial transition. The event provides a platform for knowledge exchange, networking and the development of long-term partnerships which can drive sustainable industrial development.
Hosted by Business Sweden in Toronto, with support from Vinnova and the Swedish Energy Agency, the event opens on 8 October 2026 at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, one of North America's leading centres for technology, research and innovation.
👉 Register for Sweden Canada Innovation Days 2026
Watch highlights from Sweden Canada Innovation Days 2025
In this film, Vinnova's Director General Darja Isaksson shares perspectives on the importance of Sweden-Canada collaboration and the opportunities it creates. The film also features His Majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf, Minister for Energy, Business and Industry Ebba Busch, and Christina Keighren, Country Manager at Business Sweden.
Focus areas 2026
These focus areas reflect both the industrial strengths of Ontario and Quebec and the growing innovation partnership between Sweden and Canada.
What you will gain As a participant, you will have the opportunity to:
Connect with potential partners, customers and investors
Explore innovation and business opportunities across both markets
Learn about the latest developments in batteries and advanced materials
Exchange insights with industry leaders, researchers and policymakers
Discover new opportunities for research, commercialisation and international collaboration
Why Toronto?
Toronto is a key hub within North America's rapidly growing ecosystem for batteries, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing. The region offers a unique environment for exploring how innovation, sustainable value chains and new technologies can support the green transition.
Participation is free of charge. Travel and accommodation costs are covered by participants.
Join us to build new partnerships and help shape the future of sustainable industry.
About Sweden Canada Innovation Days
Sweden Canada Innovation Days (SCID) is the flagship event of the Sweden Canada Innovation Initiative (SCII). Since its launch in Montréal in 2018, the event has brought together companies, startups, researchers and policymakers from both countries to strengthen collaboration, share knowledge and develop new innovation partnerships.
At its core, SCID is about creating space for ideas, connections and solutions which can contribute to a more sustainable and competitive future.