# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dual Use Tech: When Should Founders Lean In? - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm (-06:00) - **Event Description**: Join us at Founders Lunch as we unpack what dual use really means and how startups can thoughtfully approach it as part of their strategy.About this EventDual use technology is becoming an increasingly important part of the innovation landscape in Canada and globally. Technologies once built purely for commercial markets are now finding applications in defense, security, and public sector use cases, and vice versa.For founders, this opens up new opportunities but also raises new questions. How do you identify dual use potential in your product? When does it make sense to pursue it? And what are the implications for funding, partnerships, and growth?Panelists:Elliot Hewitt, Manager, Defence & Aerospace Initiatives, Alberta Region at Prairies Economic Development CanadaAbdul Mohamed, Co-founder & CEO at QuantaSenseMike Attersall, Associate Director, Aerospace Innovation Hub at Innovate Calgary - moderatorMore speakers to be announced soon.This event is part of the monthly Founders Lunch Series, which aims to empower and support entrepreneurs. Organized by Innovate Calgary and supported by Alberta Innovates, ElevateIP Alberta, and the TD Ready Commitment Program, this dynamic platform connects entrepreneurs, fosters knowledge sharing, and inspires collaboration. Be a part of this transformative experience to expand your network, learn from industry leaders, and confidently navigate your entrepreneurial journey.___Lunch will be provided.Parking is limited. Please park only in designated public parking spots.Parking is $1.50 /every 30m or $10/day, and the building is accessible by transit. The Brentwood Train station is about a 10-minute walk away.Agenda🕑: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PMRegistration & lunch🕑: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PMPanel Discussion🕑: 01:30 PM - 01:50 PMQ&A🕑: 01:50 PM - 02:00 PMNetworking - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/dual-use-tech-when-should-founders-lean-in/100001987402048025 - **Event Categories**: business, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: Life Sciences Innovation Hub - **lat**: 51.0847268 - **long**: -114.1394795 - **full address**: Life Sciences Innovation Hub, 3655 36 Street Northwest, Calgary, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dual Use Tech: When Should Founders Lean In? - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/7f129d286a8cf2100578dca1dc0d9f188aeab92084f4535ea30f5ed95961c1f5-rimg-w1200-h600-dcfefce8-gmir.jpg?v=1776247209 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dual Use Tech: When Should Founders Lean In? being held? - **A:** Dual Use Tech: When Should Founders Lean In? takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 02:00 pm at Life Sciences Innovation Hub, 3655 36 Street Northwest, Calgary, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dual Use Tech: When Should Founders Lean In?? - **A:** Dual Use Tech: When Should Founders Lean In? is organized by Innovate Calgary. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dual Use Tech: When Should Founders Lean In? is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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