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About ventureLAB™
Born Global. Built to Scale. Inclusive by Design. Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.
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Learn more about ventureLAB and the team
People & Culture
Embracing diverse opinions & perspectives
Our Portfolio
Worked with over 4,000 tech ventures since 2011
Job Board
Discover opportunities from our community
Partners
hello@venturelab.ca
Innovation Space
50,000 sq. ft facility and $11 million world-class labs in Markham, ON
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Helping your business raise capital, retain talent, commercialize your technology & IP, and acquire customers
Industries of Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Automobility
Hardware
MedTech
Programs
ventureLAB™ Programs
Each year, we select over 100 ventures to join our diverse hub of founders. What does your business need to scale?
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Access to $11M prototyping and testing labs
Medtech
Automobility
Accelerate AI
Supports growing and scaling AI startups
Investment Readiness
Over $420 million raised in private investment
ventureLAB TechEdge
Propelling scaleups as trailblazing industry leaders
Accelerated Growth Program
Accelerate your tech venture's expansion
Canada Catalyst
Soft Landing and Start-Up Visa opportunities
Featured News & Events
Dispatches from the Frontlines: Capital, Community, and Connection at Startupfest 2026
Both investors and advisors, who have worked alongside each other for years at ventureLAB's Capital Investment Program, and across pitch competitions, ecosystem events and women-focused initiatives.
Read more
Announcing the 2026 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
To encourage innovation and cultivate diversity and inclusion, ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF). This year’s fund supports both non-profit organizations that strengthen inclusive innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurs driving the future of Cleantech and Agri-Tech in the region.
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Opportunities
ventureLAB™ Opportunities
Gain access to our growing global network and comprehensive support services.
HardTech Summit
Canada’s premier hardware technology summit
HardTech Pitch Competition
Showcase breakthrough products & innovations
Lab Services
Providing a fully-equipped lab
Innovation Space
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Fund
Access $10,000 in funding
ventureLAB Technology Development Site
The Critical Industrial Technologies initiative support’s Ontario SMEs to develop new IP and commercialize.
AI Compute
An Innovative, cost-effective server solutions at Canada’s first hardware and silicon-focused incubator.
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
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Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
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For startups & scale ups
Resources
ventureLAB™ Resources
Unlock a wide range of tools and resources to accelerate your growth.
Intellectual Property
Learn about IP and what it can do for your business
Tariff Resources
B2B Demand Generation Marketing
Discover B2B demand generation tactics to elevate your marketing initiatives
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
Join Our Next Info Session
Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
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Innovation Space
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News
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Entrepreneurship
Startups
hello@venturelab.ca
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Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Accelerate AI
Capital Investment Program
Accelerated Growth Program
Canada Catalyst
Tech Undivided
News & Events
905-248-2727
hello@venturelab.ca
3600 Steeles Ave. E Room E171, Markham, ON, L3R 9Z7
Opportunities
About
About
About ventureLAB™
Born Global. Built to Scale. Inclusive by Design. Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.
About Us
Learn more about ventureLAB
Our Team
Embracing diverse opinions & perspectives
Our Portfolio
Worked with over 4,000 tech ventures since 2011
Job Board
Discover opportunities from our community
Partners
ventureLAB Events Calendar
hello@venturelab.ca
Innovation Space
50,000 sq. ft facility and $11 million world-class labs in Markham, ON
Learn more
For Startups & Scale Ups
Helping your business raise capital, retain talent, commercialize your technology & IP, and acquire customers
Industries of Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Automobility
Hardware
MedTech
Programs
ventureLAB™ Programs
Each year, we select over 100 ventures to join our diverse hub of founders. What does your business need to scale?
Hardtech Portfolio
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Access to $12M prototyping and testing labs
Life Sciences
Automobility
AI Portfolio
Supports growing and scaling AI startups
Accelerate AI
CIT
Investment Readiness
Over $420 million raised in private investment
Canada Catalyst
Soft Landing and Start-Up Visa opportunities
Featured News & Events
Dispatches from the Frontlines: Capital, Community, and Connection at Startupfest 2026
Both investors and advisors, who have worked alongside each other for years at ventureLAB's Capital Investment Program, and across pitch competitions, ecosystem events and women-focused initiatives.
Read more
Announcing the 2026 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
To encourage innovation and cultivate diversity and inclusion, ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF). This year’s fund supports both non-profit organizations that strengthen inclusive innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurs driving the future of Cleantech and Agri-Tech in the region.
Read more
See all articles
Opportunities
ventureLAB™ Opportunities
Gain access to our growing global network and comprehensive support services.
HardTech Summit
Canada’s premier hardware technology summit
HardTech Pitch Competition
Showcase breakthrough products & innovations
Lab Services
Providing a fully-equipped lab
Hardware
AI
Life Sciences
Innovation Space
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Fund
Access $10,000 in funding
Dual-Use
Developing innovations with potential to support both civilian industries and national security
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
Join Our Next Info Session
Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Learn More
For startups & scale ups
Resources
ventureLAB™ Resources
Unlock a wide range of tools and resources to accelerate your growth.
Intellectual Property
Learn about IP and what it can do for your business
B2B Demand Generation Marketing
Discover B2B demand generation tactics to elevate your marketing initiatives
News, Events and Videos
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
Join Our Next Info Session
Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Learn More
For startups & scale ups
Innovation Space
Innovation Space
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● Hardware Catalyst Initiative
◦ Life Sciences
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AI Portfolio
● Accelerate AI
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Canada Catalyst
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HardTech Summit
HardTech Pitch Competition
Lab Services
HardTech Investor Network
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Fund
AI Compute
Resources
Intellectual Property
B2B Demand Generation Marketing
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3600 Steeles Ave. E Room E171, Markham, ON, L3R 9Z7
Opportunities
About
About
About ventureLAB™
Born Global. Built to Scale. Inclusive by Design. Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.
About Us
Learn more about ventureLAB and the team
People & Culture
Embracing diverse opinions & perspectives
Our Portfolio
Worked with over 4,000 tech ventures since 2011
Job Board
Discover opportunities from our community
Partners
hello@venturelab.ca
Innovation Space
50,000 sq. ft facility and $11 million world-class labs in Markham, ON
Learn more
For Startups & Scale Ups
Helping your business raise capital, retain talent, commercialize your technology & IP, and acquire customers
Industries of Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Automobility
Hardware
MedTech
Programs
ventureLAB™ Programs
Each year, we select over 100 ventures to join our diverse hub of founders. What does your business need to scale?
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Access to $11M prototyping and testing labs
Medtech
Automobility
Accelerate AI
Supports growing and scaling AI startups
Investment Readiness
Over $420 million raised in private investment
ventureLAB TechEdge
Propelling scaleups as trailblazing industry leaders
Accelerated Growth Program
Accelerate your tech venture's expansion
Canada Catalyst
Soft Landing and Start-Up Visa opportunities
Featured News & Events
Dispatches from the Frontlines: Capital, Community, and Connection at Startupfest 2026
Both investors and advisors, who have worked alongside each other for years at ventureLAB's Capital Investment Program, and across pitch competitions, ecosystem events and women-focused initiatives.
Read more
Announcing the 2026 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
To encourage innovation and cultivate diversity and inclusion, ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF). This year’s fund supports both non-profit organizations that strengthen inclusive innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurs driving the future of Cleantech and Agri-Tech in the region.
Read more
See all articles
Opportunities
ventureLAB™ Opportunities
Gain access to our growing global network and comprehensive support services.
HardTech Summit
Canada’s premier hardware technology summit
HardTech Pitch Competition
Showcase breakthrough products & innovations
Lab Services
Providing a fully-equipped lab
Innovation Space
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Fund
Access $10,000 in funding
ventureLAB Technology Development Site
The Critical Industrial Technologies initiative support’s Ontario SMEs to develop new IP and commercialize.
AI Compute
An Innovative, cost-effective server solutions at Canada’s first hardware and silicon-focused incubator.
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
Join Our Next Info Session
Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Learn More
For startups & scale ups
Resources
ventureLAB™ Resources
Unlock a wide range of tools and resources to accelerate your growth.
Intellectual Property
Learn about IP and what it can do for your business
Tariff Resources
B2B Demand Generation Marketing
Discover B2B demand generation tactics to elevate your marketing initiatives
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
Join Our Next Info Session
Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Learn More
For startups & scale ups
Innovation Space
Partners
News
News, Events & Videos
JOIN US
Innovation Space
Entrepreneurship
Startups
hello@venturelab.ca
JOIN US
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Accelerate AI
Capital Investment Program
Accelerated Growth Program
Canada Catalyst
Tech Undivided
News & Events
905-248-2727
hello@venturelab.ca
3600 Steeles Ave. E Room E171, Markham, ON, L3R 9Z7
Opportunities
About
About
About ventureLAB™
Born Global. Built to Scale. Inclusive by Design. Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.
About Us
Learn more about ventureLAB
Our Team
Embracing diverse opinions & perspectives
Our Portfolio
Worked with over 4,000 tech ventures since 2011
Job Board
Discover opportunities from our community
Partners
ventureLAB Events Calendar
hello@venturelab.ca
Innovation Space
50,000 sq. ft facility and $11 million world-class labs in Markham, ON
Learn more
For Startups & Scale Ups
Helping your business raise capital, retain talent, commercialize your technology & IP, and acquire customers
Industries of Focus
Artificial Intelligence
Automobility
Hardware
MedTech
Programs
ventureLAB™ Programs
Each year, we select over 100 ventures to join our diverse hub of founders. What does your business need to scale?
Hardtech Portfolio
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Access to $12M prototyping and testing labs
Life Sciences
Automobility
AI Portfolio
Supports growing and scaling AI startups
Accelerate AI
CIT
Investment Readiness
Over $420 million raised in private investment
Canada Catalyst
Soft Landing and Start-Up Visa opportunities
Featured News & Events
Dispatches from the Frontlines: Capital, Community, and Connection at Startupfest 2026
Both investors and advisors, who have worked alongside each other for years at ventureLAB's Capital Investment Program, and across pitch competitions, ecosystem events and women-focused initiatives.
Read more
Announcing the 2026 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
To encourage innovation and cultivate diversity and inclusion, ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2026 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF). This year’s fund supports both non-profit organizations that strengthen inclusive innovation ecosystems, and entrepreneurs driving the future of Cleantech and Agri-Tech in the region.
Read more
See all articles
Opportunities
ventureLAB™ Opportunities
Gain access to our growing global network and comprehensive support services.
HardTech Summit
Canada’s premier hardware technology summit
HardTech Pitch Competition
Showcase breakthrough products & innovations
Lab Services
Providing a fully-equipped lab
Hardware
AI
Life Sciences
Innovation Space
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Fund
Access $10,000 in funding
Dual-Use
Developing innovations with potential to support both civilian industries and national security
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
Join Our Next Info Session
Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Learn More
For startups & scale ups
Resources
ventureLAB™ Resources
Unlock a wide range of tools and resources to accelerate your growth.
Intellectual Property
Learn about IP and what it can do for your business
B2B Demand Generation Marketing
Discover B2B demand generation tactics to elevate your marketing initiatives
News, Events and Videos
hello@venturelab.ca
Featured Opportunities
Join Our Next Info Session
Learn more about ventureLAB’s programs and offerings
Join Us
HardTech Investor Network
Investment in deep-technology companies
Learn More
For startups & scale ups
Innovation Space
Innovation Space
Partners
SEARCH
JOIN US
About
About Us
Our Team
Our Portfolio
Job Board
Programs
Hardtech Portfolio
● Hardware Catalyst Initiative
◦ Life Sciences
◦ Automobility
AI Portfolio
● Accelerate AI
● CIT
Canada Catalyst
Investment Readiness
Opportunities
HardTech Summit
HardTech Pitch Competition
Lab Services
HardTech Investor Network
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Fund
AI Compute
Resources
Intellectual Property
B2B Demand Generation Marketing
Partners
Innovation Space
ventureLAB Events Calenadar
News, Events & Videos
