Scenic Aurora, located in the north of York Region, perhaps best known for its historic downtown and surrounding natural beauty, is more than just a charming community in which to visit or live,although its recent growth shows how desirable it is to live there. Aurora is also a great place to work,and has recently been punching above its weight as a hub of innovation in York Region.
Build Your Business at Aurora CNX
Central to Aurora’s efforts in expanding support for local businesses and entrepreneurs is a new series of workshops, events, and advisory services - Aurora CNX. Delivered in partnership with ventureLAB, YSpace and supported by the Aurora Public Library, this programming is designed to help businesses move from idea to growth with practical tools and expert support.
The next event will be presented by ventureLAB and takes advantage of ventureLAB’s expertise in medical device technologies and AI to help entrepreneurs navigate developing the complexities of product development, testing, marketing, regulatory approvals, and more. Whether you’re at the beginning of your entrepreneurial journey or an established SME looking to expand, this is the place for you.
Date: Oct 8th, 2026
Presenter: ventureLAB, YSpace, Aurora Public Library
Topic: AI Myths vs. Reality: What Small Businesses Need to Know
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: Aurora Town Square (Brevik Hall)
ventureLAB and YSpace also offer 1-on-1 targeted sessions to test out your ideas.
Aurora uniquely leverages the strengths of both its internal Economic Development Division and the Aurora Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) to support business growth, attract new investment, and strengthen Aurora’s position as a great place to do business. The AEDC features local entrepreneurs and experts to guide Aurora’s policies,including ventureLAB’s Vice President of Founder Services, Sep Assadian.
Home to Hardware Partner: Megalab Group Inc.
A testing ecosystem is key to many founders. A first stop for entrepreneurs is often ventureLAB’s labs, where they can refine and test products in ventureLAB’s hardware and semiconductor lab, life sciences lab, and AI compute stack.
Once you’re ready for the certification journey, look no further than Aurora’s own MegaLab Group Inc. One of our hardware partners, MegaLab has modern testing facilities equipped with advanced instruments and testing chambers that allow them to perform a wide range of tests according to international standards. The equipment is supported by a team of experienced engineers to guide entrepreneurs through the potentially daunting compliance process. MegaLab has been supporting regional innovation for over twenty years and continues to grow.
To connect and learn more about our hardware partners, book a call with our partnerships team here.
A Place to Live and Grow Your Tech
Aurora’s beauty and innovation work hand in hand. It’s a place to grow and thrive that people want to visit, live in, shop in, meet in. And it's increasingly a great place to start and grow a business. Whether you’re planning a business or expanding, look to these resources in Aurora.
About ventureLAB
ventureLAB is a leading global founder community for hardware technology and deep tech companies in Canada. Located at the heart of Ontario’s innovation corridor in York Region, ventureLAB is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in the country. Its initiatives in capital raising, talent retention, technology and IP commercialization, and customer acquisition have helped thousands of companies create over 7,800 jobs and raise more than $530 million in investment capital. ventureLAB powers hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada’s knowledge-based economy.
