FutureFWD and Parex Awards Celebration

Supported by the Parex Innovation Fellowships, FutureFWD brings together researchers, students, alumni and industry partners to explore how scientific discovery is translated into real world applications.

The event program includes:

• An innovation expo featuring research projects and start ups at various stages of development
• A panel discussion, From Research to Startup: The Journey, examining how academic discoveries move from the lab to venture backed companies and the partnerships that support commercialization
• A celebration of this year’s Parex Innovation Fellowship recipients
• A networking reception following the program

FutureFWD reflects the Faculty of Science’s role in advancing industry aligned research and partnerships.

Event details:
Date: June 2, 2026
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Hunter Hub, UCalgary Campus (Campus Map)