Pycap Joins AI Godfather Geoffrey Hinton at OCI DiscoveryX 2025 to Support Startups Raising Capital

Pycap joins Geoffrey Hinton at OCI DiscoveryX

Toronto, ON – April 2025Pycap, a leading Canadian venture capital firm and Startup Visa Program incubator, will be joining a prestigious lineup at OCI DiscoveryX, Ontario’s premier innovation conference, taking place April 16–17, 2025 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.

This year’s event will feature a keynote by Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, known globally as the “Godfather of AI”, and will bring together thousands of innovators, entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors under one roof to accelerate Canadian innovation.

Meet Pycap CEO Stuart Browne at the Ask-an-Investor Sessions

As part of the Ask-an-Investor program, Pycap’s CEO Stuart Browne will be available for one-on-one meetings with startup founders and entrepreneurs seeking strategic guidance on raising capital, scaling their ventures, and navigating Canada’s startup ecosystem.

Startups can book a meeting directly with Stuart Browne here:
👉 https://www.discoveryxconference.ca/page/4804658/ask-an-investor

With a strong track record in early-stage investing, public and private sector funding, and supporting global entrepreneurs through its Startup Visa Incubator, Pycap is uniquely positioned to advise growth-stage tech companies in sectors like AI, CleanTech, HealthTech, FinTech, and AgriTech.

Explore more about Pycap’s programs at www.pycap.com.

Geoffrey Hinton Headlines OCI DiscoveryX 2025

This year’s keynote speaker, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, is a world-renowned pioneer in artificial intelligence and deep learning. As a co-creator of foundational neural network models and a former Google VP, Hinton’s work has shaped today’s AI revolution. His appearance at DiscoveryX signals the profound impact of AI across industries—and the importance of ethical, responsible development.

What Is OCI DiscoveryX?

DiscoveryX, hosted by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), is Canada’s leading innovation showcase. The event connects startups, investors, researchers, and corporates to accelerate technology commercialization and business growth. OCI is a government-funded organization that supports R&D, commercialization, and entrepreneurship across Ontario.

The conference features:

  • World-class keynotes (including Geoffrey Hinton)

  • Startup pitch competitions

  • Investor matchmaking

  • Ask-an-Investor meetings

  • Innovation showcases from top Canadian companies and research institutions

Learn more about OCI and DiscoveryX at:
🌐 www.oc-innovation.ca
🎟️ www.discoveryxconference.ca

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