An afternoon of innovation, entrepreneurship and big ideas.
Join MEIA for an exciting afternoon of cleantech, entrepreneurship and connection, bringing together Canadian startups, post-secondary students, industry leaders and investors.
The afternoon features the 2026 Green Dragon’s Lair Pitch Competition, where five cleantech companies will pitch their innovations to a panel of judges for the chance to win cash prizes, alongside Manitoba Innovates’ Startup and Innovation Spotlight and the University of Winnipeg’s Pitch It! Sustainability Pitch Competition.
Attendees can also look forward to a keynote presentation, networking and the announcement of this year’s pitch competition winners.
Then, keep the conversations going at the EMILI Agriculture Enlightened Pre-Conference Reception following the event.
12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Doors Open & Registration
1:10 – 2:15 p.m. Pitch It! Sustainability: Pitching Downtown
Post-secondary students pitch their innovative ideas to improve downtown Winnipeg’s sustainability.
2:15 – 3:15 p.m. Green Dragon's Lair Pitch Competition
Five cleantech startups pitch their product/service to a panel of judges for the chance to win.
3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Break & Manitoba Innovates Startup and Innovation Spotlight
Enjoy light refreshments while exploring tradeshow booths of Manitoba’s exciting startups.
3:45 – 4:15 p.m. Keynote Presentation
4:15 – 4:30 p.m. Winners Announced & Closing Remarks
4:30 – 7:00 p.m. EMILI Ag Enlightened Pre-Conference Reception
Ready to join us?
Register for the full event on November 4 and be part of an afternoon of pitches, innovation and connection.
Make it an Innovation Double-Header
There’s even more happening in Winnipeg’s innovation community over November 4 and 5.
Green Dragon’s Lair attendees can use our promotional code to receive $25 off registration for participating partner events and the 2026 MEIA Cleantech Conference.
Continue the momentum with:
Agriculture Enlightened | November 5, 2026
EMILI’s annual conference brings together leaders from agriculture, technology and innovation to explore the future of Canada’s agri-food sector.
2026 MEIA Cleantech Conference | December 2, 2026
Join Manitoba’s environmental and cleantech community for MEIA’s flagship annual conference, featuring industry leaders, emerging technologies, conversations on the opportunities shaping the sector and plenty of opportunities to connect.
Come for the pitches, stay for the connections, and keep the momentum going across Manitoba’s innovation community!
Join Tech Thursday | November 5, 2026
Connect with Manitoba’s technology and innovation community at Tech Thursday. Topics and details to be announced!