Partners

Altium LLC a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products. Altium Designer offers a unified environment that empowers engineers with a single view of every aspect of the PCB design process including schematic, PCB layout, harness design, and documentation. By accessing every tool in one place, engineers can complete their entire design within the same intuitive environment and quickly deliver high-quality products.

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Founded in 1969 as a Silicon Valley start-up, the AMD journey began with dozens of employees focused on leading-edge semiconductor products. From those modest beginnings, AMD has grown into a global company achieving many important industry firsts along the way. AMD today develops high-performance computing and visualization products to solve some of the world’s toughest and most interesting challenges.

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Ansys Mission: Powering Innovation that Drives Human AdvancementTM

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When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

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Ansys and any and all ANSYS, Inc. brand, product, service and feature names, logos and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of ANSYS, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other brand, product, service and feature names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC) is a national semiconductor industry organization representing a broad ecosystem of companies and institutions involved in the development and manufacturing of semiconductor components. CSC is dedicated to accelerating the growth and development of Canada’s semiconductor sector. The organization's goal is to strengthen our domestic supply chain resiliency and future in the digital economy by establishing Canada as a leader for semiconductor research, design and development, and manufacturing at the forefront of commercialization and innovation for the global semiconductor industry.

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CMC Microsystems is a not-for-profit organization that accelerates research and innovation in advanced technologies including microelectronics, photonics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and quantum software and hardware. Founded in 1984, CMC lowers the cost and complexity of technology adoption by creating and sharing platform technologies including access to state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities. CMC enables research, development, and the training of highly qualified personnel (HQP) for an international network of over 10,000 researchers and more than 1,200 companies developing innovations in advanced technologies. The key values of CMC are: benefits to Canada, a role as an honest broker, and research impact.

Deep Tech Canada is a non-profit organization aiming to make Canada a leader in addressing pressing global challenges through innovative collaboration. They pursue high-impact opportunities, develop world-class projects, and provide insights to shape Canadian policy in various sectors. Their community of innovators, investors, and experts harnesses global expertise and resources to drive innovation, transforming industries and tackling global challenges.

Dell is an American multinational computer technology company that develops, sells, repairs, and supports computers and related products and services, and is owned by its parent company of Dell Technologies. Dell provides IT solutions and services, including hardware, software and other products and services to help build the digital future.

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Dell for Startups is a comprehensive program designed to empower startups and fuel their growth. With a focus on providing tailored IT advice, Dell's team of startup tech advisors offers personalized support to help startups navigate their unique technological challenges. The program goes beyond just tech support, offering access to a wealth of business resources, including exclusive pricing options, industry experts, and curated content to help startups acquire the skills they need to thrive. Moreover, Dell for Startups fosters a vibrant community, connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, hosting pitch events, and facilitating industry networking opportunities. By leveraging Dell's expertise and network, startups can seamlessly transition into their next stage of growth.

Quantum Innovation Zone is an accelerator ecosystem for quantum innovations, more specifically, an organization that catalyzes expertise and infrastructures, connects and integrates collaborative initiatives by increasing the synergy between the various actors of the quantum ecosystem here (research, teaching, entrepreneurship and industry); an effervescent and attractive living environment of international caliber. Quantum sciences and their technologies have the potential to revolutionize many sectors, including the environment, mobility, health and renewable energy.

HVFF is establishing in East Fishkill, NY, a disruptive small-batch, scalable, mature node semiconductor manufacturing 285,000 sq.ft facility (the “Project”). Hudson Valley Fast Fab is dedicated to pioneering advanced solutions in mature node technology, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and excellence in every chip we produce. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability, they aim to be the cornerstone of progress for our partners and the tech industry at large, shaping a smarter and more connected world.

Intralink is a business development consultancy specialising in international markets. We provide a low-risk way for companies to secure customers, partners and investors overseas, corporates to innovate through global collaboration, and government bodies to grow their exports and attract foreign investment. We’ve got a 35-year track record with 180 employees in over 25 locations including Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, LA, Washington D.C., Toronto, Oxford, London, Paris and Düsseldorf.

We’re proud winners of the UK's prestigious Kings’s Award for Enterprise, America's President's Award and the UK Government's Made in the UK, Sold to the World Award, among other accolades, for helping companies grow their businesses overseas.

Our mission is to accelerate your growth through cost-effective, results-driven global engagement.

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MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development.

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MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design for multidomain dynamic and embedded systems. MATLAB and Simulink are also fundamental teaching and research tools in the world's universities and learning institutions.

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Megalab Group Inc. is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited engineering firm offering independent compliance services for clients across The United States (USA) & Canada. We are a company that provides dynamic and technically diverse independent testing for Automotive, Military, Aerospace, Medical and Industrial & Consumer Electronics industries, meeting the IEC, NEMA, ASTM and MIL standards.

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Microart is an electronic manufacturing and design services company providing PCB layout, procuring bare boards from PCB manufacturers, PCB assembly testing and box build for your proto-type and low-to-mid volume productions.

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MID Group is a Canadian hardtech commercialization partner that takes products from concept to market-ready. With a 30-person team of engineers, designers, and software specialists, we deliver end-to-end services in IoT, mining, agriculture, industrial automation, and health tech. We help clients prototype, certify, manufacture, and scale, while opening doors to investors and strategic partners.

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MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We serve and respond to the needs of our clients in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help people and organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

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Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere – requiring zero IT.  Hardware startups can use Onshape to accelerate their design processes and increase speed to market, giving them a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced economy. Onshape is offering the ventureLAB community preferred application status to their startup program, which provides free professional CAD Licenses, and other free resources and training*.

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Ontario Brain Institute is a provincially funded, not-for-profit organization that accelerates discovery and innovation, benefiting both patients and the economy. Their collaborative ‘team science’ approach promotes brain research, commercialization and care by connecting researchers, clinicians, industry, patients, and their advocates to improve the lives of those living with brain disorders.

The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. Semiconductors – the tiny chips that enable modern technologies – power incredible products and services that have transformed our lives and our economy. SIA represents 99 percent of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition.

Seneca Applied Research

Seneca Applied Research supports industry driven research and development, through collaborations with Seneca faculty and students. Businesses can access talent, research infrastructure and grant funding support to further innovation within their enterprises. Seneca has established four multidisciplinary research centres:

Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS) 

Seneca Centre for Health and Social Innovation (SCHSI) 

Open Source Technology for Emerging Platforms (OSTEP) 

Seneca Centre for Innovation in AI Technologies (CIAIT) 

For more information and to contact us to discuss your research needs please visit: https://www.senecacollege.ca/innovation/research.html 

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Seneca HELIX

Seneca HELIX, Seneca’s Innovation and entrepreneurship incubator, is focused on supporting innovators to design, launch and scale sustainable startups as entrepreneurs; and develop new transferable skills as intrapreneurs within an existing organization. Seneca HELIX does not charge any fees nor take ownership in any startups. 

All innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers are encouraged to participate. Learn more at: https://www.senecacollege.ca/innovation/helix.html

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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is an experiential learning opportunity between Seneca, students and you the employer. We provide skilled and job-ready employees across various sectors, for a minimum of four months (one semester) with typically full-time hours. There are a variety of funding opportunities, wage subsidies and tax credits available to employers that hire WIL students.

To learn more, visit our Seneca WIL Employer Resources page.

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Dassault Systemes provides early-stage companies free access to the industry leading CAD software SOLIDWORKS for an entire year—along with the option for a discounted second year at 70% off and a third year at 50% off. The program not only provides free software but valuable resources such as free technical support, discounted training, consultancy services, and recruitment assistance. Ultimately, the program aims to empower startups to innovate and connect them with a network of industry experts.

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STEM Venture Studio is a STIM Canada’s subsidiary which fills the gap in tech development support, capital, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in the hardware space. Their mission is to empower innovation by providing high-quality engineering and design services that turn ideas into successful products.

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Sterling Industries is a North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients — whether Fortune 100 OEMs, mid-sized medical device companies or late-stage “scale-ups” — deliver successful products by providing scaled production, Design for Manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services.

STIM is a leader in Electronics Manufacturing Services with more than a quarter of a century experience working in partnership with industry elite OEMs, dedicated to building solid partnership and providing flexible solutions.

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Testforce represents brands of test equipment and next wave of instrumentation for semiconductor and microwave industry where every millimetre counts and every nanometer makes a difference, with instruments from millivolts to MegaWatts to help facilitate research from powering mobile devices and IOT to powering cities and mobility. Testforce has built its reputation by being experts in everything test. The DNA and foundation of the company stems from the people who work there and their drive to be the leaders in their industry. They invest in their people providing opportunities for development and growth. Their people are factory trained to the exact specifications and standards of their global suppliers.

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Tuple Technologies provides AI-driven infrastructure automation for semiconductor companies. The Stratos platform enables secure IC design across On-prem, Cloud, and Hybrid environments without vendor lock-in. Leveraging Agentic AI, Tuple automates complex EDA workflows, resource provisioning, and security governance. By combining agentic reasoning with deterministic orchestration, Tuple Technologies accelerates tapeout cycles while reducing cloud costs and protecting sensitive silicon IP.

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TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions. It specializes in testing, certification, auditing and advisory services. Since 1866, the company has remained committed to its purpose of enabling progress by protecting people, the environment and assets from technology-related risks. Today, TÜV SÜD is present in over 1,000 locations worldwide with its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Through expert teams represented by close to 28,000 employees, it adds value to customers and partners by enabling market access and managing risks. By anticipating technological developments and facilitating change, TÜV SÜD inspires trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future.

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Wistron Corporation is an ODM (original design manufacturer) providing a variety of support services related to design, manufacturing, and after-sales service for information and communication technology (ICT) products. Wistron's client base consists of branded, global/regional-based OEM (original equipment manufacturer) companies.

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In 2021, Wistron launched the Wistron Accelerator Program with AppWorks, a leading launchpad for bold and ambitious entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA). The Wistron Accelerator is operated by AppWorks and provides startups acceleration with the support of various business units from Wistron Group and its affiliates.

Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc. is part of the family-run Würth Group, the world market leader for high-quality fastening and assembly technology. The Würth Elektronik Group is the preferred partner of many developers and manufacturers from a wide range of industries. With its electronic and electromechanical components, printed circuit boards and intelligent power and control systems, Würth Elektronik stands for innovative solutions, top quality, and outstanding service that goes far beyond the ordinary – in line with our motto: “more than you expect!”.

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The LabOccupier team at Lennard Commercial is the leading contract real estate team in Canada’s Life Sciences community.  We work exclusively with tenants and our knowledge and experience has made us the preferred commercial real estate services provider for lab tenants in need of laboratory space across Canada.

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The keystone of LabOccupier Services is the Laboratory Needs Analysis that not only determines the requirements of a lab facility, it eliminates guesswork throughout the real estate process and significantly reduces tenant occupancy costs.  Equally important is the transparent process we employ that places tenants in a position to drive their real estate process instead of being driven by the process.  It is important to note that experience in life sciences commercial real estate is typically lacking on all sides of a real estate transaction in Canada (tenants, landlords and brokers) but it is critical to obtaining the right solution and the most value at the best price.

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Life Science Ontario is a vibrant life sciences sector in Ontario that speaks with a unified voice to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and is recognized as a leading contributor to a better, more prosperous life in Ontario. LSO’s mission is to foster success for Ontario’s life sciences sector through collaboration, advocacy, networking, education, and promoting its innovation locally, nationally, and internationally.

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Medtech Canada is the national association representing the medical technology industry in Canada. Our association advocates for achieving patient access to leading edge, innovative technology solutions that provide valuable outcomes. Our members are committed to providing safe and innovative medical technologies that enhance the quality of patient care, improve patient access to health care, and help enable the sustainability of our health care system. The medical technology industry in Canada employs over 35,000 Canadians in approximately 1,500 facilities across the country.

Ontario Brain Institute is a provincially funded, not-for-profit organization that accelerates discovery and innovation, benefiting both patients and the economy. Their collaborative ‘team science’ approach promotes brain research, commercialization and care by connecting researchers, clinicians, industry, patients, and their advocates to improve the lives of those living with brain disorders.

Sterling Industries is a North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients — whether Fortune 100 OEMs, mid-sized medical device companies or late-stage “scale-ups” — deliver successful products by providing scaled production, Design for Manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services.

Established in 2013, SynHiTech Inc. is an Ontario-based company (headquartered in Markham, Ontario) that develops sustainable alternative processes to produce high-value biochemicals and pharmaceuticals. In the last 8 years since SynHiTech has started up, much effort has been focused on the development of industrial analytical processes aimed at helping companies meet their scientific goals. Currently, SynHiTech is licensed by Health Canada to use its laboratory facilities to conduct testing as well as research and development of cannabis products under the Cannabis act. Besides that, SynHiTech is also an innovation Hub of Bioscience, Biotechnology, Genetics, MedTech and Life Science Incubation Center. Its cutting-edge facility offers comprehensive resources, including advanced laboratory facilities and specialized equipment, tailored to support bioscience, medtech, and biotechnology startups and researchers.

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Arthur AI is a 5-year-old startup based in the heart of SoHo, New York City, with strong enterprise foundations. Already trusted by multiple Fortune 100 companies, they specialize in accelerating the deployment of ML and GenAI applications, helping businesses launch, secure, and optimize AI at scale. Their comprehensive AI suite is designed to meet clients’ needs no matter where they are in their AI journey, spanning the bridge between traditional ML and GenAI applications, providing tools that solve the biggest risks associated with ML (e.g. prompt injection, hallucinations, toxicity) and providing real time monitoring and audit ability in a single control plane. Just as importantly, Arthur AI is a trusted strategic advisor that can help design and execute a plan that will lead to near term value and tangible ROI.

AWS Activate is a free program that provides eligible startups with tools and resources, including AWS credits, and AWS Support credits to help startups quickly get started on AWS and grow their business. AWS Activate consists of two program tiers – Activate Founders and Activate Portfolio.

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Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe, and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

Dell for Startups is a comprehensive program designed to empower startups and fuel their growth. With a focus on providing tailored IT advice, Dell's team of startup tech advisors offers personalized support to help startups navigate their unique technological challenges. The program goes beyond just tech support, offering access to a wealth of business resources, including exclusive pricing options, industry experts, and curated content to help startups acquire the skills they need to thrive. Moreover, Dell for Startups fosters a vibrant community, connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, hosting pitch events, and facilitating industry networking opportunities. By leveraging Dell's expertise and network, startups can seamlessly transition into their next stage of growth.

DoltHub develops Dolt. Dolt is the world's first and only version controlled SQL database you can fork, clone, branch, merge, push, and pull just like a Git repository. Connect to Dolt just like any MySQL database to run SQL queries and build applications. Dolt can be used anywhere you would use MySQL or as a versioned MySQL Replica. Dolt is ideal in Machine Learning environments for model reproducibility, explainability, and collaboration.

InfiltrateIQ provides AI-powered automated penetration testing for web applications. We perform comprehensive security assessments without the need for manual intervention.

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Our primary market is business-to-business (B2B) targeting organizations that require regular web security testing but may lack the resources for traditional, expensive manual penetration testing services. Traditional web penetration testing is often slow, expensive, and limited in frequency, leaving many businesses exposed between testing cycles.

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Our solution makes security testing faster, more affordable, and continuous, enabling small and medium sized businesses to secure their web applications effectively without incurring high costs. This creates an opportunity to lower the barrier for cybersecurity access for organizations that previously couldn’t afford comprehensive testing services.

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Toronto-based MedStack is MedTech Breakthrough's 2024 Best Cloud Security Solution.  The company provides tools and resources purpose-built that seamlessly and elegantly enable cloud digital health and medtech offerings and the companies behind them to inherit, incorporate, maintain and document data privacy and security compliance.  These attestations are in line with the highest, most stringent expectations of the healthcare industries and buyers such as hospitals, pharma, insurance and government, in several jurisdictions around the world.  MedStack's products have enabled hundreds of digital health companies to go to market.

OVHcloud is a global player and the leading European cloud provider operating over 450,000 servers within 43 data centers across 4 continents to reach 1,6 million customers in over 140 countries. Spearheading a trusted cloud and pioneering a sustainable cloud with the best price-performance ratio, the Group has been leveraging for over 20 years an integrated model that guarantees total control of its value chain: from the design of its servers to the construction and management of its data centers, including the orchestration of its fiber-optic network. This unique approach enables OVHcloud to independently cover all the uses of its customers so they can seize the benefits of an environmentally conscious model with a frugal use of resources and a carbon footprint reaching the best ratios in the industry. OVHcloud now offers customers the latest-generation solutions combining performance, predictable pricing, and complete data sovereignty to support their unfettered growth.

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Silver Touch Technologies (NSE: SILVERTUC), established in 1995 is a global IT solution Provider and Product Enginner Company, accredited with CMMi level 5, ISO 27001, ISO 200000 AND ISO 9001. Drawing on more than 27 years of experience across all major Sectors and Industry Vreticals, the company aims at tranforming organizations digitally with innovative and sustainable IT solutions that deliver value to the business.

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Snowflake enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake’s Data Cloud. Customers use the DataCloud to unite siloed data, discover and securely share data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live,Snowflake delivers a single data experience that spans multiple clouds and geographies. Thousands of customers across manyindustries, including 510 of the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 (G2K) as of July 31, 2022, use Snowflake Data Cloud to power theirbusinesses. Learn more at snowflake.com.

Tenstorrent is a next-generation computing company that builds computers for AI. Headquartered in the U.S. with offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Toronto, Belgrade, Seoul, Tokyo, and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, RISC-V technology, advanced systems, and neural network compilers. Tenstorrent is backed by Eclipse Ventures and Real Ventures, Archerman Capital, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Hyundai Motor Group among others.

Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has nearly 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. Fragomen’s professionals are respected leaders in the immigration field, and the firm is regularly recognized as a leading employer of minority and female attorneys.

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The firm supports all aspects of global immigration for corporate, academic, nonprofit, and individual clients, including strategic planning, quality management, reporting, case management and processing, compliance program counseling, representation in government investigations, government relations, complex matter solutions, and litigation.

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Fragomen is a long-time leader in the immigration technology space and continues to lead the way in the digitization of the immigration journey. Fragomen Technologies Inc., a Fragomen subsidiary, focuses on the nexus of law and technology to further enhance the firm’s productivity, efficiency, innovation and overall technology offering.

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These capabilities allow Fragomen to work in partnership with individuals and corporate clients across all industries to plan talent strategy, facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide, and navigate complex challenges. For detailed information about Fragomen, click here.

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Gowling WLG is an international law firm created by the combination of Gowlings, a leading Canadian law firm, and Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a leading UK-based international law firm.

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Gowling WLG clients get access to in-depth knowledge in key global sectors and a suite of legal services. With over 1,500 legal professionals worldwide and broad experience in countries around the globe, we're positioned to help you rise to the challenges you face - both today, and tomorrow.

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MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We serve and respond to the needs of our clients in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help people and organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

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PeakR&D partners with innovation-driven founders to secure non-dilutive funding across Canada’s funding landscape by translating complex technical innovations into clear, fundable narratives.

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Having helped secure over $12M in funding, PeakR&D enables teams to extend runway, advance their technology roadmaps, and compete with confidence on the path to global growth.

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QuantumScale delivers Fractional. Scalable. Agile. solutions, giving you the competitive edge in hiring top talent.

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ZerotoOne Strategic stands as a leading strategic consulting firm, specializing in securing non-dilutive funding opportunities to accelerate business growth. Our unparalleled experience across diverse industries equips us with the ability to offer customized strategies, ensuring alignment with our clients' business objectives. Our foundation rests on the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, who have a track record of multiple successful exits. This deep understanding of the Canadian financial landscape empowers us to guide businesses through the complexities of accessing grants, subsidies, tax credits and partnerships. We are committed to supporting Canadian businesses at every phase of their journey, from start-up to scale-up and beyond, helping them unlock their full potential.

Airwallex is a modern financial platform used by more than 150,000 businesses all over the world. By providing tools to streamline cross-border transactions, reduce FX fees, improve cash flow management, and more, Airwallex helps businesses unlock global growth.

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At BMO, we offer a full suite of solutions to help you take control of your cash flow, including tools to help streamline your payments and collections processes, as well as services that provide the information you need when you need it. And our solutions are designed to evolve as your business grows, so you’ll always be ready for new opportunities.

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Grow with a financing partner who understands tech

Scaling a tech business takes speed, strategy and a partner who understands your world. That’s why over 4,000 Canadian tech entrepreneurs trust BDC. Whether you’re bootstrapped, VC- or PE-backed, or gearing up for M&A, our flexible financing, expert advice and strategic connections can help you grow—on your terms. No matter where you are in your growth journey, we’ll help you reach your next milestone faster.

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LegalBooks.ai by Capita Law helps startups handle the legal work behind building and scaling, from raising million-dollar rounds to hiring engineers and onboarding enterprise customers. The platform has supported hundreds of companies from pre-seed to growth stage, with a mission to make startup legal faster, more accessible, and actually built for founders. Backed by Drive Capital, Hyperplane, Fresh Founders, GTAN, Archangel StarForge, Craft Ventures, and leaders at Stripe, Google, and Airtable.

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Intralink is a business development consultancy specialising in international markets. We provide a low-risk way for companies to secure customers, partners and investors overseas, corporates to innovate through global collaboration, and government bodies to grow their exports and attract foreign investment. We’ve got a 35-year track record with 180 employees in over 25 locations including Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, LA, Washington D.C., Toronto, Oxford, London, Paris and Düsseldorf.

We’re proud winners of the UK's prestigious Kings’s Award for Enterprise, America's President's Award and the UK Government's Made in the UK, Sold to the World Award, among other accolades, for helping companies grow their businesses overseas.

Our mission is to accelerate your growth through cost-effective, results-driven global engagement.

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Scale AI is Canada’s AI Global Innovation Cluster dedicated to building the next-generation supply chain and boosting industry performance by leveraging AI technologies. A business-led consortium, Scale AI will drive economic growth, bolster Canada’s leadership in the global innovation race, support the building of world-leading businesses, create highly skilled jobs, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered technologies.Scale AI will contribute to the development of an innovative, competitive, diverse and inclusive Canadian economy, with a focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

STEM Venture Studio is a STIM Canada’s subsidiary which fills the gap in tech development support, capital, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in the hardware space. Their mission is to empower innovation by providing high-quality engineering and design services that turn ideas into successful products.

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Toronto Global is the first point of contact for international businesses looking to expand in Canada’s most dynamic city and region for business. Our expert team works closely with companies to help them make connections and access talent in North America’s fastest-growing, most-educated, and diverse market. Funded by all three levels of government, our services include industry and academic partnerships, strategic research, marketing and PR, and government relations. Let us help you build your future in the Toronto Region.

Airwallex is a modern financial platform used by more than 150,000 businesses all over the world. By providing tools to streamline cross-border transactions, reduce FX fees, improve cash flow management, and more, Airwallex helps businesses unlock global growth.

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Altium LLC a global software company based in San Diego, California, is accelerating the pace of innovation through electronics. From individual inventors to multinational corporations, more PCB designers and engineers choose Altium software to design and realize electronics-based products. Altium Designer offers a unified environment that empowers engineers with a single view of every aspect of the PCB design process including schematic, PCB layout, harness design, and documentation. By accessing every tool in one place, engineers can complete their entire design within the same intuitive environment and quickly deliver high-quality products.

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Founded in 1969 as a Silicon Valley start-up, the AMD journey began with dozens of employees focused on leading-edge semiconductor products. From those modest beginnings, AMD has grown into a global company achieving many important industry firsts along the way. AMD today develops high-performance computing and visualization products to solve some of the world’s toughest and most interesting challenges.

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Ansys Mission: Powering Innovation that Drives Human AdvancementTM

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When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

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Ansys and any and all ANSYS, Inc. brand, product, service and feature names, logos and slogans are registered trademarks or trademarks of ANSYS, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States or other countries. All other brand, product, service and feature names or trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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Arthur AI is a 5-year-old startup based in the heart of SoHo, New York City, with strong enterprise foundations. Already trusted by multiple Fortune 100 companies, they specialize in accelerating the deployment of ML and GenAI applications, helping businesses launch, secure, and optimize AI at scale. Their comprehensive AI suite is designed to meet clients’ needs no matter where they are in their AI journey, spanning the bridge between traditional ML and GenAI applications, providing tools that solve the biggest risks associated with ML (e.g. prompt injection, hallucinations, toxicity) and providing real time monitoring and audit ability in a single control plane. Just as importantly, Arthur AI is a trusted strategic advisor that can help design and execute a plan that will lead to near term value and tangible ROI.

AWS Activate is a free program that provides eligible startups with tools and resources, including AWS credits, and AWS Support credits to help startups quickly get started on AWS and grow their business. AWS Activate consists of two program tiers – Activate Founders and Activate Portfolio.

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At BMO, we offer a full suite of solutions to help you take control of your cash flow, including tools to help streamline your payments and collections processes, as well as services that provide the information you need when you need it. And our solutions are designed to evolve as your business grows, so you’ll always be ready for new opportunities.

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Grow with a financing partner who understands tech

Scaling a tech business takes speed, strategy and a partner who understands your world. That’s why over 4,000 Canadian tech entrepreneurs trust BDC. Whether you’re bootstrapped, VC- or PE-backed, or gearing up for M&A, our flexible financing, expert advice and strategic connections can help you grow—on your terms. No matter where you are in your growth journey, we’ll help you reach your next milestone faster.

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Canada’s Semiconductor Council (CSC) is a national semiconductor industry organization representing a broad ecosystem of companies and institutions involved in the development and manufacturing of semiconductor components. CSC is dedicated to accelerating the growth and development of Canada’s semiconductor sector. The organization's goal is to strengthen our domestic supply chain resiliency and future in the digital economy by establishing Canada as a leader for semiconductor research, design and development, and manufacturing at the forefront of commercialization and innovation for the global semiconductor industry.

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LegalBooks.ai by Capita Law helps startups handle the legal work behind building and scaling, from raising million-dollar rounds to hiring engineers and onboarding enterprise customers. The platform has supported hundreds of companies from pre-seed to growth stage, with a mission to make startup legal faster, more accessible, and actually built for founders. Backed by Drive Capital, Hyperplane, Fresh Founders, GTAN, Archangel StarForge, Craft Ventures, and leaders at Stripe, Google, and Airtable.

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CEIMIA was created to play a leading role internationally by supporting GPAI activities and projects and thus contribute to the responsible development of artificial intelligence based on ethical principles, human rights, inclusion, diversity, innovation and economic growth, taking particular account of the interests and contribution of emerging and developing countries.

The MiQro Innovation Collaborative Centre (C2MI) serves as a reference in the development and commercialization of components essential to digital technologies, being a transversal vector to all economical sectors and critical to wealth creation. Backed by a world-class infrastructure in the manufacturing fields of microelectromechanical system (MEMS), advanced assembly of semiconductors, MEMS, compound semiconductors and electronic systems, as well as printable electronics, C2MI is at the heart of all industrial activity sectors integrating components essential to the use and deployment of digital technologies. The Centre is strongly committed to be a unique model of collaboration where synergy between industrial and academic partners is necessary, even essential, to the development of new generation products.

Le Centre de Collaboration MiQro Innovation (C2MI) est une référence en développement et en commercialisation des composants essentiels aux technologies numériques, un vecteur transversal à tous les secteurs de l’économie et critique à la création de richesse.  Appuyé par une infrastructure de classe mondiale dans les domaines de la fabrication de microsystèmes électromécaniques (MEMS), de l’assemblage avancé de semiconducteurs, de MEMS, de semiconducteurs composés et de systèmes électroniques ainsi que de l’électronique imprimable, le C2MI est au cœur de tous les secteurs d’activités industrielles intégrant des composants essentiels à l’utilisation et au déploiement des technologies numériques.   Le Centre se veut également un modèle unique de collaboration où la synergie entre partenaires industriels et académiques est nécessaire, voire essentielle au développement des produits de nouvelle génération.

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CMC Microsystems is a not-for-profit organization that accelerates research and innovation in advanced technologies including microelectronics, photonics, microelectromechanical systems (MEMS), Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and quantum software and hardware. Founded in 1984, CMC lowers the cost and complexity of technology adoption by creating and sharing platform technologies including access to state-of-the-art design, manufacturing, and testing capabilities. CMC enables research, development, and the training of highly qualified personnel (HQP) for an international network of over 10,000 researchers and more than 1,200 companies developing innovations in advanced technologies. The key values of CMC are: benefits to Canada, a role as an honest broker, and research impact.

Databricks is the data and AI company. More than 10,000 organizations worldwide — including Block, Comcast, Condé Nast, Rivian, Shell and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to take control of their data and put it to work with AI. Databricks is headquartered in San Francisco, with offices around the globe, and was founded by the original creators of Lakehouse, Apache Spark™, Delta Lake and MLflow. To learn more, follow Databricks on LinkedIn, X and Facebook.

Deep Tech Canada is a non-profit organization aiming to make Canada a leader in addressing pressing global challenges through innovative collaboration. They pursue high-impact opportunities, develop world-class projects, and provide insights to shape Canadian policy in various sectors. Their community of innovators, investors, and experts harnesses global expertise and resources to drive innovation, transforming industries and tackling global challenges.

Dell is an American multinational computer technology company that develops, sells, repairs, and supports computers and related products and services, and is owned by its parent company of Dell Technologies. Dell provides IT solutions and services, including hardware, software and other products and services to help build the digital future.

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Dell for Startups is a comprehensive program designed to empower startups and fuel their growth. With a focus on providing tailored IT advice, Dell's team of startup tech advisors offers personalized support to help startups navigate their unique technological challenges. The program goes beyond just tech support, offering access to a wealth of business resources, including exclusive pricing options, industry experts, and curated content to help startups acquire the skills they need to thrive. Moreover, Dell for Startups fosters a vibrant community, connecting entrepreneurs with mentors, hosting pitch events, and facilitating industry networking opportunities. By leveraging Dell's expertise and network, startups can seamlessly transition into their next stage of growth.

Quantum Innovation Zone is an accelerator ecosystem for quantum innovations, more specifically, an organization that catalyzes expertise and infrastructures, connects and integrates collaborative initiatives by increasing the synergy between the various actors of the quantum ecosystem here (research, teaching, entrepreneurship and industry); an effervescent and attractive living environment of international caliber. Quantum sciences and their technologies have the potential to revolutionize many sectors, including the environment, mobility, health and renewable energy.

DoltHub develops Dolt. Dolt is the world's first and only version controlled SQL database you can fork, clone, branch, merge, push, and pull just like a Git repository. Connect to Dolt just like any MySQL database to run SQL queries and build applications. Dolt can be used anywhere you would use MySQL or as a versioned MySQL Replica. Dolt is ideal in Machine Learning environments for model reproducibility, explainability, and collaboration.

Fragomen is a leading firm dedicated to immigration services worldwide. The firm has nearly 6,000 immigration professionals and support staff in more than 60 offices across the Americas, EMEA and Asia Pacific. A member of the Am Law 100 and Am Law Global 100, Fragomen offers immigration support in more than 170 countries. Fragomen’s professionals are respected leaders in the immigration field, and the firm is regularly recognized as a leading employer of minority and female attorneys.

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The firm supports all aspects of global immigration for corporate, academic, nonprofit, and individual clients, including strategic planning, quality management, reporting, case management and processing, compliance program counseling, representation in government investigations, government relations, complex matter solutions, and litigation.

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Fragomen is a long-time leader in the immigration technology space and continues to lead the way in the digitization of the immigration journey. Fragomen Technologies Inc., a Fragomen subsidiary, focuses on the nexus of law and technology to further enhance the firm’s productivity, efficiency, innovation and overall technology offering.

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These capabilities allow Fragomen to work in partnership with individuals and corporate clients across all industries to plan talent strategy, facilitate the transfer of employees worldwide, and navigate complex challenges. For detailed information about Fragomen, click here.

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George Brown College is a leading, publicly accredited college located in the heart of Canada’s economic hub – Toronto, with a full-time student population of 30,000. People come to George Brown from across the Greater Toronto Area, the country and the world to develop the skills and gain the real-world experience needed to succeed in the workplace.

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Gowling WLG is an international law firm created by the combination of Gowlings, a leading Canadian law firm, and Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (WLG), a leading UK-based international law firm.

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Gowling WLG clients get access to in-depth knowledge in key global sectors and a suite of legal services. With over 1,500 legal professionals worldwide and broad experience in countries around the globe, we're positioned to help you rise to the challenges you face - both today, and tomorrow.

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HVFF is establishing in East Fishkill, NY, a disruptive small-batch, scalable, mature node semiconductor manufacturing 285,000 sq.ft facility (the “Project”). Hudson Valley Fast Fab is dedicated to pioneering advanced solutions in mature node technology, ensuring reliability, efficiency, and excellence in every chip we produce. By fostering a culture of continuous improvement and sustainability, they aim to be the cornerstone of progress for our partners and the tech industry at large, shaping a smarter and more connected world.

InfiltrateIQ provides AI-powered automated penetration testing for web applications. We perform comprehensive security assessments without the need for manual intervention.

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Our primary market is business-to-business (B2B) targeting organizations that require regular web security testing but may lack the resources for traditional, expensive manual penetration testing services. Traditional web penetration testing is often slow, expensive, and limited in frequency, leaving many businesses exposed between testing cycles.

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Our solution makes security testing faster, more affordable, and continuous, enabling small and medium sized businesses to secure their web applications effectively without incurring high costs. This creates an opportunity to lower the barrier for cybersecurity access for organizations that previously couldn’t afford comprehensive testing services.

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Intralink is a business development consultancy specialising in international markets. We provide a low-risk way for companies to secure customers, partners and investors overseas, corporates to innovate through global collaboration, and government bodies to grow their exports and attract foreign investment. We’ve got a 35-year track record with 180 employees in over 25 locations including Shanghai, Beijing, Tokyo, Seoul, Mumbai, Taipei, Singapore, Bangkok, Ho Chi Minh City, Silicon Valley, LA, Washington D.C., Toronto, Oxford, London, Paris and Düsseldorf.

We’re proud winners of the UK's prestigious Kings’s Award for Enterprise, America's President's Award and the UK Government's Made in the UK, Sold to the World Award, among other accolades, for helping companies grow their businesses overseas.

Our mission is to accelerate your growth through cost-effective, results-driven global engagement.

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The LabOccupier team at Lennard Commercial is the leading contract real estate team in Canada’s Life Sciences community.  We work exclusively with tenants and our knowledge and experience has made us the preferred commercial real estate services provider for lab tenants in need of laboratory space across Canada.

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The keystone of LabOccupier Services is the Laboratory Needs Analysis that not only determines the requirements of a lab facility, it eliminates guesswork throughout the real estate process and significantly reduces tenant occupancy costs.  Equally important is the transparent process we employ that places tenants in a position to drive their real estate process instead of being driven by the process.  It is important to note that experience in life sciences commercial real estate is typically lacking on all sides of a real estate transaction in Canada (tenants, landlords and brokers) but it is critical to obtaining the right solution and the most value at the best price.

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Life Science Ontario is a vibrant life sciences sector in Ontario that speaks with a unified voice to create an environment that fosters collaboration, innovation and is recognized as a leading contributor to a better, more prosperous life in Ontario. LSO’s mission is to foster success for Ontario’s life sciences sector through collaboration, advocacy, networking, education, and promoting its innovation locally, nationally, and internationally.

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MathWorks is the leading developer of mathematical computing software. Engineers and scientists worldwide rely on its products to accelerate the pace of discovery, innovation, and development.

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MATLAB, the language of technical computing, is a programming environment for algorithm development, data analysis, visualization, and numeric computation. Simulink is a graphical environment for simulation and Model-Based Design for multidomain dynamic and embedded systems. MATLAB and Simulink are also fundamental teaching and research tools in the world's universities and learning institutions.

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Toronto-based MedStack is MedTech Breakthrough's 2024 Best Cloud Security Solution.  The company provides tools and resources purpose-built that seamlessly and elegantly enable cloud digital health and medtech offerings and the companies behind them to inherit, incorporate, maintain and document data privacy and security compliance.  These attestations are in line with the highest, most stringent expectations of the healthcare industries and buyers such as hospitals, pharma, insurance and government, in several jurisdictions around the world.  MedStack's products have enabled hundreds of digital health companies to go to market.

Medtech Canada is the national association representing the medical technology industry in Canada. Our association advocates for achieving patient access to leading edge, innovative technology solutions that provide valuable outcomes. Our members are committed to providing safe and innovative medical technologies that enhance the quality of patient care, improve patient access to health care, and help enable the sustainability of our health care system. The medical technology industry in Canada employs over 35,000 Canadians in approximately 1,500 facilities across the country.

Megalab Group Inc. is an ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Accredited engineering firm offering independent compliance services for clients across The United States (USA) & Canada. We are a company that provides dynamic and technically diverse independent testing for Automotive, Military, Aerospace, Medical and Industrial & Consumer Electronics industries, meeting the IEC, NEMA, ASTM and MIL standards.

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Microart is an electronic manufacturing and design services company providing PCB layout, procuring bare boards from PCB manufacturers, PCB assembly testing and box build for your proto-type and low-to-mid volume productions.

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MID Group is a Canadian hardtech commercialization partner that takes products from concept to market-ready. With a 30-person team of engineers, designers, and software specialists, we deliver end-to-end services in IoT, mining, agriculture, industrial automation, and health tech. We help clients prototype, certify, manufacture, and scale, while opening doors to investors and strategic partners.

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MNP is a leading national accounting, tax and business consulting firm in Canada. We serve and respond to the needs of our clients in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors. Through partner-led engagements, we provide a collaborative, cost-effective approach to doing business and personalized strategies to help people and organizations succeed across the country and around the world.

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The Northeast Semiconductor Manufacturing Corridor (NSMC) unites Canadian and U.S. partners to create a dynamic cross-border semiconductor ecosystem. Stretching from New York State to Maine, including Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Ontario, and Quebec, this strategic corridor leverages collective resources to reinforce the value chain and stimulate cross-border innovation.

Onshape by PTC is the leading cloud-native CAD & PDM platform that runs on any device, anywhere – requiring zero IT.  Hardware startups can use Onshape to accelerate their design processes and increase speed to market, giving them a competitive edge in today’s fast-paced economy. Onshape is offering the ventureLAB community preferred application status to their startup program, which provides free professional CAD Licenses, and other free resources and training*.

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Ontario Brain Institute is a provincially funded, not-for-profit organization that accelerates discovery and innovation, benefiting both patients and the economy. Their collaborative ‘team science’ approach promotes brain research, commercialization and care by connecting researchers, clinicians, industry, patients, and their advocates to improve the lives of those living with brain disorders.

As Ontario’s flagship initiative for the automotive and mobility sector, OVIN, the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network, is driving economic development and catalyzing a future that builds safer, cleaner, and more efficient transportation.

OVHcloud is a global player and the leading European cloud provider operating over 450,000 servers within 43 data centers across 4 continents to reach 1,6 million customers in over 140 countries. Spearheading a trusted cloud and pioneering a sustainable cloud with the best price-performance ratio, the Group has been leveraging for over 20 years an integrated model that guarantees total control of its value chain: from the design of its servers to the construction and management of its data centers, including the orchestration of its fiber-optic network. This unique approach enables OVHcloud to independently cover all the uses of its customers so they can seize the benefits of an environmentally conscious model with a frugal use of resources and a carbon footprint reaching the best ratios in the industry. OVHcloud now offers customers the latest-generation solutions combining performance, predictable pricing, and complete data sovereignty to support their unfettered growth.

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PeakR&D partners with innovation-driven founders to secure non-dilutive funding across Canada’s funding landscape by translating complex technical innovations into clear, fundable narratives.

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Having helped secure over $12M in funding, PeakR&D enables teams to extend runway, advance their technology roadmaps, and compete with confidence on the path to global growth.

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QuantumScale delivers Fractional. Scalable. Agile. solutions, giving you the competitive edge in hiring top talent.

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Scale AI is Canada’s AI Global Innovation Cluster dedicated to building the next-generation supply chain and boosting industry performance by leveraging AI technologies. A business-led consortium, Scale AI will drive economic growth, bolster Canada’s leadership in the global innovation race, support the building of world-leading businesses, create highly skilled jobs, and accelerate the adoption of AI-powered technologies.Scale AI will contribute to the development of an innovative, competitive, diverse and inclusive Canadian economy, with a focus on Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

SECTR, The Semiconductor Ecosystem and Centre for Talent and Research (SECTR) was created as a distinct not-for-profit entity to address shortcomings at the frontend, or early-stage inputs, that are part of a national strategy that will allow Canada to have an independent and vibrant semiconductor ecosystem. SECTR emphasizes equity, diversity and inclusion in training as a means to encourage gender balance and the promotion of equity deserving groups in the technology sector. This entity is run as an independent not-for-profit where governance includes an advisory board with representation from government, industry, academia, relevant NFPs.

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Users will include start-ups and small-medium enterprises and multi-nationals anchoring R&D capabilities. Impacts include talent development for highly skilled jobs that support the national economy. This will provide talent that creates new companies, encourages expanded R&D capacity for existing companies and attracts foreign direct investment to access this talent pipeline.

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The Semiconductor Industry Association (SIA) is the voice of the semiconductor industry, one of America’s top export industries and a key driver of America’s economic strength, national security, and global competitiveness. Semiconductors – the tiny chips that enable modern technologies – power incredible products and services that have transformed our lives and our economy. SIA represents 99 percent of the U.S. semiconductor industry by revenue and nearly two-thirds of non-U.S. chip firms. Through this coalition, SIA seeks to strengthen leadership of semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research by working with Congress, the Administration, and key industry stakeholders around the world to encourage policies that fuel innovation, propel business, and drive international competition.

Seneca Applied Research

Seneca Applied Research supports industry driven research and development, through collaborations with Seneca faculty and students. Businesses can access talent, research infrastructure and grant funding support to further innovation within their enterprises. Seneca has established four multidisciplinary research centres:

Seneca Centre for Innovation in Life Sciences (SCILS) 

Seneca Centre for Health and Social Innovation (SCHSI) 

Open Source Technology for Emerging Platforms (OSTEP) 

Seneca Centre for Innovation in AI Technologies (CIAIT) 

For more information and to contact us to discuss your research needs please visit: https://www.senecacollege.ca/innovation/research.html 

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Seneca HELIX

Seneca HELIX, Seneca’s Innovation and entrepreneurship incubator, is focused on supporting innovators to design, launch and scale sustainable startups as entrepreneurs; and develop new transferable skills as intrapreneurs within an existing organization. Seneca HELIX does not charge any fees nor take ownership in any startups. 

All innovators and entrepreneurial thinkers are encouraged to participate. Learn more at: https://www.senecacollege.ca/innovation/helix.html

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Work-Integrated Learning (WIL)

Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) is an experiential learning opportunity between Seneca, students and you the employer. We provide skilled and job-ready employees across various sectors, for a minimum of four months (one semester) with typically full-time hours. There are a variety of funding opportunities, wage subsidies and tax credits available to employers that hire WIL students.

To learn more, visit our Seneca WIL Employer Resources page.

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Seoul Business Agency, is responsible for promoting the industry as well as Small and Medium- sized Enterprises (SMEs) in Seoul. They are an institution that incubates global startup businesses, supports businesses in generating income, provides HR and recruitment support, enhances corporate technological competitiveness, and energizes the content industry and industrial base to ensure that SME’s business conditions and competitiveness are placed on a formidable basis. The Startup Division, one of the main departments within SBA, identifies and nurtures startups based in Seoul and promotes the startup ecosystem.

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The Serbian Science Parks are comprised of the following: 

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The Science Technology Park Belgrade, established as a pioneering innovation hub in Serbia, serves as a catalyst for advanced technology and entrepreneurship. Positioned in the capital city, STP Belgrade has built a robust ecosystem that supports startups and established companies in accessing resources for capital raising, IP commercialization, talent acquisition, and global market reach. Since its inception, STP Belgrade has nurtured hundreds of tech-driven companies, creating over 2,500 jobs and attracting significant investment in innovation sectors. It collaborates with a strong network of academic, governmental, and industry partners, enabling Serbian companies to compete on a global scale.

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‍Science Technology Park Niš, situated in one of Serbia’s key technology regions, has become a central hub for innovation in southern Serbia. Founded to support the development of high-tech companies, STP Niš assists startups and SMEs in expanding their capabilities in areas like product development, capital investment, and international market entry. With a commitment to regional growth, STP Niš works closely with local universities and research institutions, fostering a collaborative environment for scientific advancement and industrial innovation.

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‍Science Technology Park Čačak, plays a vital role in advancing technology-driven economic growth in western Serbia. Since its establishment, STP Čačak has provided essential support to entrepreneurs and tech companies, helping them scale their operations, improve technical expertise, and connect with international investors. Through strategic partnerships with academia and industry, STP Čačak creates opportunities for innovation in various sectors, bolstering the local economy and promoting sustainable development.

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‍Science Technology Park Novi Sad, located in Serbia's leading academic city, has swiftly become a center for IT and high-tech entrepreneurship in northern Serbia. As a key player in the region's tech ecosystem, STP Novi Sad offers startups access to capital, skilled talent, and international partnerships. The park is closely aligned with the University of Novi Sad, fostering an environment where research meets industry. Its initiatives focus on commercializing cutting-edge technologies and supporting companies poised for growth in global markets, making STP Novi Sad a cornerstone of Serbia’s innovation landscape.

Silver Touch Technologies (NSE: SILVERTUC), established in 1995 is a global IT solution Provider and Product Enginner Company, accredited with CMMi level 5, ISO 27001, ISO 200000 AND ISO 9001. Drawing on more than 27 years of experience across all major Sectors and Industry Vreticals, the company aims at tranforming organizations digitally with innovative and sustainable IT solutions that deliver value to the business.

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Smart City Academy (SCA), established in 2018, is a subsidiary of the Smart City Consortium (SCC). SCA is a registered charitable organization under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (IRO) of Hong Kong. We have the great honor to invite the senior educator - Mr. Ma Siu Leung, MH BBS as SCA’s Honorary Principal and the Vice President of SCC – Dr. Daniel Chun as the Executive Director of SCA.  The objective of SCA, in support of SCC’s mission, is to promote education and public awareness of smart cities development and technologies among the public especially the youth.

Snowflake enables every organization to mobilize their data with Snowflake’s Data Cloud. Customers use the DataCloud to unite siloed data, discover and securely share data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live,Snowflake delivers a single data experience that spans multiple clouds and geographies. Thousands of customers across manyindustries, including 510 of the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 (G2K) as of July 31, 2022, use Snowflake Data Cloud to power theirbusinesses. Learn more at snowflake.com.

Dassault Systemes provides early-stage companies free access to the industry leading CAD software SOLIDWORKS for an entire year—along with the option for a discounted second year at 70% off and a third year at 50% off. The program not only provides free software but valuable resources such as free technical support, discounted training, consultancy services, and recruitment assistance. Ultimately, the program aims to empower startups to innovate and connect them with a network of industry experts.

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STEM Venture Studio is a STIM Canada’s subsidiary which fills the gap in tech development support, capital, and mentorship for entrepreneurs in the hardware space. Their mission is to empower innovation by providing high-quality engineering and design services that turn ideas into successful products.

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Sterling Industries is a North American based contract manufacturer and assembler of medical devices and sub-components. We help clients — whether Fortune 100 OEMs, mid-sized medical device companies or late-stage “scale-ups” — deliver successful products by providing scaled production, Design for Manufacturing expertise, supplier consolidation and other critical value chain services.

STIM is a leader in Electronics Manufacturing Services with more than a quarter of a century experience working in partnership with industry elite OEMs, dedicated to building solid partnership and providing flexible solutions.

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Established in 2013, SynHiTech Inc. is an Ontario-based company (headquartered in Markham, Ontario) that develops sustainable alternative processes to produce high-value biochemicals and pharmaceuticals. In the last 8 years since SynHiTech has started up, much effort has been focused on the development of industrial analytical processes aimed at helping companies meet their scientific goals. Currently, SynHiTech is licensed by Health Canada to use its laboratory facilities to conduct testing as well as research and development of cannabis products under the Cannabis act. Besides that, SynHiTech is also an innovation Hub of Bioscience, Biotechnology, Genetics, MedTech and Life Science Incubation Center. Its cutting-edge facility offers comprehensive resources, including advanced laboratory facilities and specialized equipment, tailored to support bioscience, medtech, and biotechnology startups and researchers.

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Tenstorrent is a next-generation computing company that builds computers for AI. Headquartered in the U.S. with offices in Austin, Texas, and Silicon Valley, and global offices in Toronto, Belgrade, Seoul, Tokyo, and Bangalore, Tenstorrent brings together experts in the field of computer architecture, ASIC design, RISC-V technology, advanced systems, and neural network compilers. Tenstorrent is backed by Eclipse Ventures and Real Ventures, Archerman Capital, Samsung Catalyst Fund, and Hyundai Motor Group among others.

Testforce represents brands of test equipment and next wave of instrumentation for semiconductor and microwave industry where every millimetre counts and every nanometer makes a difference, with instruments from millivolts to MegaWatts to help facilitate research from powering mobile devices and IOT to powering cities and mobility. Testforce has built its reputation by being experts in everything test. The DNA and foundation of the company stems from the people who work there and their drive to be the leaders in their industry. They invest in their people providing opportunities for development and growth. Their people are factory trained to the exact specifications and standards of their global suppliers.

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The Toronto Region Board of Trade is one of the largest and most influential chambers of commerce in North America. Our constant flow of ideas, people and introductions to city-builders and government officials firmly roots us as connectors for—and with—the business community. We act as catalysts for the region’s growth agenda. Backed by more than 12,000 members, we advocate on your behalf for policy change that drives the growth and competitiveness of the Toronto region. We want Toronto to be recognized as one of the most competitive and sought after business regions in the world, and we believe this reputation starts with you and your business.

Toronto Global is the first point of contact for international businesses looking to expand in Canada’s most dynamic city and region for business. Our expert team works closely with companies to help them make connections and access talent in North America’s fastest-growing, most-educated, and diverse market. Funded by all three levels of government, our services include industry and academic partnerships, strategic research, marketing and PR, and government relations. Let us help you build your future in the Toronto Region.

Tuple Technologies provides AI-driven infrastructure automation for semiconductor companies. The Stratos platform enables secure IC design across On-prem, Cloud, and Hybrid environments without vendor lock-in. Leveraging Agentic AI, Tuple automates complex EDA workflows, resource provisioning, and security governance. By combining agentic reasoning with deterministic orchestration, Tuple Technologies accelerates tapeout cycles while reducing cloud costs and protecting sensitive silicon IP.

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TÜV SÜD is a trusted partner of choice for safety, security and sustainability solutions. It specializes in testing, certification, auditing and advisory services. Since 1866, the company has remained committed to its purpose of enabling progress by protecting people, the environment and assets from technology-related risks. Today, TÜV SÜD is present in over 1,000 locations worldwide with its headquarters in Munich, Germany. Through expert teams represented by close to 28,000 employees, it adds value to customers and partners by enabling market access and managing risks. By anticipating technological developments and facilitating change, TÜV SÜD inspires trust in a physical and digital world to create a safer and more sustainable future.

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Wistron Corporation is an ODM (original design manufacturer) providing a variety of support services related to design, manufacturing, and after-sales service for information and communication technology (ICT) products. Wistron's client base consists of branded, global/regional-based OEM (original equipment manufacturer) companies.

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In 2021, Wistron launched the Wistron Accelerator Program with AppWorks, a leading launchpad for bold and ambitious entrepreneurs targeting Greater Southeast Asia (GSEA). The Wistron Accelerator is operated by AppWorks and provides startups acceleration with the support of various business units from Wistron Group and its affiliates.

Wurth Electronics Midcom Inc. is part of the family-run Würth Group, the world market leader for high-quality fastening and assembly technology. The Würth Elektronik Group is the preferred partner of many developers and manufacturers from a wide range of industries. With its electronic and electromechanical components, printed circuit boards and intelligent power and control systems, Würth Elektronik stands for innovative solutions, top quality, and outstanding service that goes far beyond the ordinary – in line with our motto: “more than you expect!”.

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ZerotoOne Strategic stands as a leading strategic consulting firm, specializing in securing non-dilutive funding opportunities to accelerate business growth. Our unparalleled experience across diverse industries equips us with the ability to offer customized strategies, ensuring alignment with our clients' business objectives. Our foundation rests on the entrepreneurial spirit of our founders, who have a track record of multiple successful exits. This deep understanding of the Canadian financial landscape empowers us to guide businesses through the complexities of accessing grants, subsidies, tax credits and partnerships. We are committed to supporting Canadian businesses at every phase of their journey, from start-up to scale-up and beyond, helping them unlock their full potential.