ventureLAB
Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy
Markham, Ontario
At ventureLAB, we grow globally competitive tech titans that build to scale in Canada, for global markets. ventureLAB helps innovative tech entrepreneurs get further, faster. We will do this by working with the community and stakeholders to create a vi...
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Stages Supported
Programs
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
incubatorCanada's only lab and incubator for founders building hardware and semiconductor-focused products
Accelerate AI
accelerator6-month program funded through Scale AI to support growing AI startups offering intelligent solutions in supply chain industry
Investment Readiness Program
acceleratorWorks with scale-ready companies to establish capital strategy and support rapid growth with focus on underrepresented founders
Accelerated Growth Program
acceleratorAdvanced-stage expansion program focusing on hardware, semiconductors, and enterprise software AI solutions
Canada Catalyst
otherSoft landing springboard for international companies offering personalized business advisory, talent access, and market expertise
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50,000 sq ft innovation space with $12M prototype testing labs. Has created 6,800+ jobs and invested $420M+ in their companies. Operating as a people-driven, culture-first organization with core values: Relentless, Inclusive, Visionary, Innovate, Results. Uniquely positioned at convergence of AI and hardware. Recently signed strategic cooperation agreement for technology accelerator expansion in Baiyun District.
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Finesse
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).
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4,000+ companies supported
Notable Alumni
Golden Layout, Quantuity Analytics, Blumind
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