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Who We Are

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ventureLAB is a leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies, led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience.

ventureLAB is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in Canada. Our initiatives focused on raising capital, talent retention, commercializing technology and IP, and customer acquisition have enabled thousands of companies to create over 5,000 jobs and raise more than $340 million in investment capital. At ventureLAB, we grow globally competitive tech titans that build-to-scale in Canada, for global markets.

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Companies Supported
5,000+
Jobs Created by our Companies
$340M+
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Accelerate Your Growth

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With a focus on hardware and enterprise software companies, we offer trusted, unbiased insight with a forward-focus to meet your distinct needs. We enable companies in our community to create jobs, raise capital, and generate revenue through four key pillars.

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CAPITAL

Work with dedicated advisors, with deep industry experience, to connect with strategically-aligned investors and create a long-term capital strategy.

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TALENT

Build diverse teams and leadership capacity with hands-on advisory, workshops and peer groups specific to your business.

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TECHNOLOGY & IP

Develop and commercialize your technology, define your IP strategy, and give your business an opportunity to test and improve your product in real markets.

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CUSTOMERS

Craft sustainable business plans and customer-centric growth strategies to attract local and global revenue.

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Industries of Focus

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CleanTech

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FinTech

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Advanced Manufacturing

Our Industries

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We specialize in hardware and software enterprises across all industries, see how we operate in our top sectors.

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What We Offer

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Testing & Prototyping

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Innovation Space

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Seasoned Industry Experts

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Opportunities to Showcase

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Featured News & Events

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May 8, 2023

ventureLAB CEO Melissa Chee Completes Successful 5-Year Term

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April 24, 2023

It's Official, ventureLAB is a Great Place to Work® for the Third Year in a Row

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March 29, 2023

Celebrating the Future of Women in Tech at ventureLAB

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Testimonials

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“ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative is one of the key enablers of Blumind’s commercialization efforts and provided the impetus to establish the company.”

NIRAJ MATHUR
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FOUNDER AND CEO, BLUMIND

“ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative is one of the key enablers of Blumind’s commercialization efforts and provided the impetus to establish the company.”

NIRAJ MATHUR
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FOUNDER AND CEO, BLUMIND

“ventureLAB offers something that other accelerators don’t give to founders. They take a one-on-one approach, providing the tools and advisors that are specific to our challenges.”

Keren Moynihan
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CEO and Co-Founder, Boss Insights
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