Lab2Market's Entrepreneurship Programs

As a researcher in emerging technologies, you may sense the commercial potential of your work but need guidance on how to take the first step and tap into the resources around you. With the Ontario Lab2Market Validate and the national Validate Health, you’ll be given the opportunity and space to explore the possibilities of your work.

Important details:

May program:

• Eligibility criteria: undergraduate, graduate, postdoc and faculty interested in entrepreneurship
• The program runs from May 19 to 22, which is a three-day event, with a total of nine hours through virtual participation via Zoom
• Application deadline: May 15
• Click here for the application

September to December program:

• Eligibility criteria: graduate, postdoc, eligible for Mitacs-BSI
• 10k stipend for the entrepreneurial lead.
• The program runs from September to December for 30-hours per week commitment during Summer term through virtual participation on Zoom
• Application deadline: May 23
• Click here for the application

About Lab2Market:

Lab2Market is Canada’s national research commercialization program, funded by the government of Canada and supported by Mitacs.

The national Lab2Market launch is a transformative four-month accelerator program designed to help entrepreneurial students and research teams turn innovative ideas into scalable technology-based ventures. This program connects participants with the expertise, resources, and networks essential for success while driving accountability as they achieve critical milestones on their entrepreneurial journey. Meanwhile, the Ontario Lab2Market Validate Foundations is a three-day event.

Questions?

Don’t hesitate to contact Jane Tsai via email and Mike Carew via email!