# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 2026 Great Canadian iGEM Incubator - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join your fellow CGem teams in our nation's capital to celebrate synthetic biology research & innovation in Canada (Register by June 29th)!About this EventHave you been wondering what your fellow CGEM members have been up to? iGEM uOttawa, Queen's, McMaster, McGill and Waterloo are excited to be bringing back the Great Canadian iGEM Meet Up (GCM) for another year with the addition of the Great Canadian iGEM Incubator (GCI). These events aim to bring together Canadian iGEM teams, aspiring researchers, and esteemed academics from across the nation to connect and collaborate. This event aims to foster innovation, the exchange of knowledge, and promotion of entrepreneurial ventures within the scientific community! ? ?The 2026 GCI is set for July 10-11th at the STEM Complex on uOttawa's campus. More than just a conference, this event will feature Integrated Human Practices (IHP) tours around Ottawa, a poster competition and a panel, providing plenty of opportunities to network and gain first-hand project feedback!? ?Tickets are once again free of charge, food, drinks and snacks will be provided, and we are excited to announce that prize money is available! Ticket availability is limited & will be supplied on a first-come, first-serve, basis. ?️ ?Day 1?: 12:00 PMIntegrated Human Practices (IHP) ToursInfo: Participating teams have the opportunity to visit different locations across Ottawa related to their project field and gain first-hand insight into their project and its impact!?: 06:00 PM - 10:00 PMCGEM Teams SocialInfo: A great chance to network and meet CGEM team members from all across Canada!Day 2?: 09:00 AM - 09:30 AMRegistration and Breakfast?: 09:30 AM - 09:45 AMOpening Remarks?: 09:45 AM - 12:15 PMPoster CompetitionInfo: Teams have the chance to present their projects through multiple pitches at their posters, network with judges and other CGEM teams, enabling teams to gain vital feedback and foster collaboration and innovation!?: 12:15 PM - 12:45 PMSnacks/Mini Lunch?: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PMBiotechnology: Industry and Innovation PanelInfo: An amazing opportunity to hear from various industry specialists across different biotechnology fields!?: 02:00 PM - 02:15 PMAwards and Closing Remarks - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ottawa/the-2026-great-canadian-igem-incubator/100001992370064496 - **Event Categories**: contests, business, food-drinks, conferences - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 8 hours - Location: STEM Complex (STM) - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ottawa - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: STEM Complex (STM) - **lat**: 45.4202029 - **long**: -75.6803766 - **full address**: STEM Complex (STM), 150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 2026 Great Canadian iGEM Incubator - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/72fc52cafd4e5f9b986d298a4b1b580b5e7a3cf05a7ebcb492d527b3a4b91426-rimg-w1200-h600-dc80a1aa-gmir.jpg?v=1782358710 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 2026 Great Canadian iGEM Incubator being held? - **A:** The 2026 Great Canadian iGEM Incubator takes place on Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Fri, 10 Jul, 2026 at 08:00 pm at STEM Complex (STM), 150 Louis-Pasteur Private, Ottawa, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 2026 Great Canadian iGEM Incubator? - **A:** The 2026 Great Canadian iGEM Incubator is organized by iGEM uOttawa. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 2026 Great Canadian iGEM Incubator is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ottawa, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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