Fueling Growth: Introducing Cohort 3 of ventureLAB’s Investment Readiness Program

At ventureLAB, we know that groundbreaking innovation requires a sustainable, long-term capital strategy to achieve real scale. That is why we are pleased to officially introduce Cohort 3 of our Investment Readiness Program: a strategic catalyst equipping Canada’s most promising hardtech and deep-tech ventures with the funding blueprints needed to secure capital and compete globally.

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From advanced medical devices and carbon recycling to automotive cybersecurity and industrial AI, the ventures in Cohort 3 embody the resilience and ingenuity driving Canada's tech landscape forward.

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As part of the Investment Readiness Program, these companies received comprehensive, full-journey guidance, from rigorous pitch deck refinement to building high-value, strategic investor connections. Crucially, the program also works to level the playing field by intentionally breaking down the systemic barriers and biases that have historically hindered underrepresented founders from accessing vital resources.

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Since 2012, ventureLAB advisors have empowered hundreds of founders to leverage over $520 million in private investment. This incoming cohort represents the next wave of visionary leaders ready to bridge the gap between deep-tech innovation and sustainable commercial expansion.

Meet the Companies

Allowide Health is a Canadian innovator in regenerative medicine. Their core innovation is a patented chemical buffer that rehydrates bone allografts, restoring their full capacity to support cell generation. This patented technology speeds up healing, reduces hospitalization time, and meets the significant demands of busy hospitals.

Arche Biotechnologies is bridging critical data gaps in clinical care. They develop smart, clip-on sensors that provide clinicians with the immediate, actionable insights they lack, starting with revolutionary urine output monitoring to drastically improve Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) detection. Their platform establishes a new, repeatable category of data infrastructure for smarter clinical intervention.

BlueBend Medical combines cutting-edge AI software with automation hardware to optimize orthopedic outcomes. Their system precisely predicts postoperative alignment and potential mechanical complications, while their hardware delivers accurate, automated, intraoperative implant forming right in the operating room.

Corvita Biomedical is a Medical Device & Data company creating portable Neonatal Intensive Care Units. By combining multiple advanced devices and utilizing machine vision, they offer fast, accurate diagnosis screenings for newborns, making high-quality NICU care more accessible.

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DoseHost builds a smart oxygen concentrator that automatically and intelligently adjusts oxygen delivery in real-time, matching it precisely to the patient's current activity level for optimal therapeutic benefit and efficiency.

DotsLive delivers affordable, scalable talent acquisition solutions specifically designed for SMEs. They empower small and medium enterprises to efficiently find the right talent, streamline their hiring process, and build a sustainable talent pipeline for future growth.

Gamotech is revolutionizing global construction by electrifying worksites to eliminate greenhouse gas emissions at the source. They design powerful, mobile zero-emission power units and multifunctional workstations that outperform fossil fuel equipment in both performance and profitability, helping industrial fleets meet aggressive climate targets with fewer, more versatile electric units.

‍Hyperion Global Energy is a carbon tech startup based in Ontario, developing patented Tandem Carbon Recycling technology that captures and transforms waste industrial emissions into high value mineral commodities. Hyperion is a global Carbon XPRIZE Finalist and has completed a successful pilot with Lafarge Canada (AMRIZE North America), now set for scale up and commercialization.

Mapleview Energy is driving the circular economy by giving electric vehicle batteries a powerful second life. They repurpose these batteries into reliable, high-value energy storage systems, maximizing their utility and supporting the transition to sustainable energy infrastructure.

MaxEpic is a forward-thinking company focused on the intersection of crucial technologies: advanced semiconductors, artificial intelligence, and sustainable renewable energy solutions.

MSafe Solutions is a deep-tech, Toronto-based startup pioneering safety and innovation with patented AI models in machine vision and deep learning. They move beyond traditional monitoring to offer cutting-edge solutions, from PPE violation detection and predictive conveyor chain breakage analysis to comprehensive video-based Infrastructure Safety Assessment. Safety is their passion, innovation is their proof.

Prochista is a remote Node that transforms every distant telecom enclosure, even those beyond reliable coverage, into a self-managing "smart hub." They deliver real-time diagnostics and autonomous management, slashing operational costs and maximizing uptime across hundreds of kilometers.

Quadlii is the enterprise-grade platform engineered to replace complexity. They offer a unified, logic-based development environment that seamlessly combines traditional coding, low-code/no-code, and AI. Build, manage, and integrate applications across all devices and teams, modernize legacy systems, and drive scalable innovation from a single, cohesive solution.

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Qurewise is transforming neonatal health with AI-driven, precise, and automated phototherapy for jaundice treatment. Their innovative solution serves hospitals, NICUs, maternal health centers, and public health facilities, ensuring accessible, consistently high-quality care for the most vulnerable patients

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Radio Wires is revolutionizing how intelligent machines are built. They replace complex, failure-prone manual wiring with a printed, automatable data network, streamlining manufacturing, enhancing reliability, and accelerating the future of automation.

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TSB Healthcare is a healthcare technology provider that offers digital solutions for managing patient appointments and clinical workflows. Their platform enables patients to easily book lab tests online, while helping healthcare systems streamline scheduling, reduce wait times, and improve overall operational efficiency. It is part of a broader system developed by TSB Healthcare, which focuses on patient flow management, appointment scheduling, and integrated healthcare operations across hospitals and clinics.

Voltrack is an automotive cybersecurity company fighting back against digital vehicle crime. Their prevention-focused vehicle security system stops modern car theft, including relay attacks and CAN-bus injection, in real time, securing vehicles that are vulnerable to thieves driving them away in minutes without visible damage.

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Building a Stronger Innovation Ecosystem

From advanced medical devices and carbon recycling to automotive cybersecurity and industrial AI, the ventures in Cohort 3 embody the resilience and ingenuity driving Canada's tech landscape forward. ventureLAB is proud to partner with these exceptional founders, helping them navigate the complexities of raising capital so they can commercialize and scale globally.

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To learn more about how we help ventures scale, visit venturelab.ca.

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