The University of Toronto Robotics Institute, and deep-tech venture firm Two Small Fish, are partnering to host the Two Small Fish Pitch Competition during the 2026 Toronto Robotics Conference.
U of T students and postdocs are invited to submit early-stage robotics start-up concepts that showcase how robotics is addressing some of the world’s most pressing challenges.
What it is
A robotics-focused pitch competition designed to help students and postdocs transform a concept-stage start-up idea into a compelling pitch.
How it works
- Selected participants will deliver a 3-minute pitch, followed by a 3-minute Q&A with expert judges
- Pitch finalists will be paired with an industry mentor to refine their idea and presentation
Event details
- Date: July 21, 2026
- Location: University of Toronto Mississauga
- Application deadline: May 21, 2026
Prizes
- $1,000 in cash prizes
- One-year memberships to ONRamp and ICUBE innovation hubs
- Mentorship from the Two Small Fish team to help advance your idea
Learn more about the pitch competition and the 2026 Toronto Robotics Conference
On behalf of the UofT Talks team at the Institute of Medical Science, we are delighted to invite you to join us in Mind Over Matter: Transforming Minds With Psychedelic Research, at BMO Centre, 60 Leonard Avenue, Toronto, ON, on Friday, June 19th, 2026 from 5-9 PM!
Hear from experts in psychedelic research, clinical care, therapy, and drug development as they explore the evolving role of psychedelics in mental health, healing, and well-being. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with speakers, participate in interactive activities, and enjoy dinner. Open to all in Toronto.
Register here to secure your spot: bit.ly/3PbLLuK
Join us on May 14th, 2026, for the Toronto Aging Biology Symposium (TABS) at Strachan Hall on the University of Toronto St. George campus.
🧬 Internationally recognized leaders and scientists in longevity and regenerative medicine from UofT, Altos Labs, BlueRock Therapeutics, MDI Biological Laboratory, InsideTracker, and more will cover topics including research, clinical translation, startups and venture capital.
📝 Sign up here (FREE of cost!) for an afternoon of talks, panels, and networking. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
This symposium is organized by the Longevity Research Circle (LRC). We also host journal clubs as a Medicine by Design recognized discussion group.
We look forward to seeing you!
Registration and abstract submission for the 2026 CRS Women’s Health Symposium is now open!
We are pleased to invite academic, industry, and government researchers to submit work focused on drug delivery, diagnostics, and bioengineered models relevant to women’s health research. Don’t miss out – submit your abstract before August 14. Register here to secure your spot to join leading researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals.
Follow us on X and LinkedIn at @crswomenshealth for more updates including speaker announcements and program sneak peeks, and email crswomenshealth@gmail.com if you have any questions.
Research Analyst 1 – Job Description
Here’s What You Get to Do:
- Adopt and develop both software and hardware solutions for the collection, analysis and interpretation of research data.
- Identify and utilize appropriate data processing and analysis methods to assist with the interpretation and understanding of experimental results.
- Helps summarize and contextualize results both verbally and graphically for presentations, publications and grants.
- Facilitate the use and maintenance of software and hardware tools necessary for the acquisition and storage of research data.
- Provide basic training and support for other lab members and trainees (grad students, research assistants).
- Assist researchers in preparing scientific material for presentation in abstracts, manuscripts, talks and grant submissions. Use high-level written, verbal and graphical communication to express complex scientific concepts effectively.
- Performs preventative maintenance and repair of systems, equipment and network including troubleshooting, identifying and solving performance issues. Liaisons with IS and Research IT as necessary.
Here’s What You Need:
- Graduate Degree in Engineering (preferred), Mathematics or Physics (or 3 years of equivalent work experience).
- Must have proven digital signal processing experience using Python and MATLAB (competency in Python and/or MATLAB will be tested during the interview). Please describe DSP experience in application and be prepared to discuss in interview.
- Must have proven mathematical modeling and advanced statistical analyses experience (using R, SciPy or MATLAB). Please describe stats experience in application and be prepared to discuss in interview.
- Must have significant computer programming experience, especially familiarity with MATLAB, Python, bash and R.
- Experience using machine learning algorithms is an asset.
- Experience with neuroimaging techniques, such as fMRI, MRI, EEG, MEG and diffusion imaging is preferred.
- Experience with Linux and network administration is an asset.
- Experience in a research or academic health care environment preferred.
- Evidence of research productivity (authorship on journal articles, conference abstracts, etc.) is an asset. Please include list of publications on application.
- Frequently at a computer but will also need to be back and forth between imaging suites and lab area as well as in meetings in various locations in the Hospital and University.
If interested please contact Adam Waspe with your CV at adam.waspe@sickkids.ca.