Tech hub for semiconductor companies in Canada.

Tech Undivided

Tech Undivided is an initiative for women tech founders to grow and scale their business. Focused on the pillars of raising capital, technology and IP commercialization, talent attraction and retention, and customer acquisition, Tech Undivided enables founders to accelerate business growth. Beyond technology and business support, Tech Undivided's vision is to reduce unconscious bias and create an inclusive tech ecosystem that increases representation and access to capital. It draws on the expertise of ventureLAB Advisors, Strategic Mentors, and industry partners to help you refine your product-market-fit, amplify sales, and navigate relevant sources of funding – and help hone your pitch to better prepare for customer and investor meetings.

Highlights

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$2M
Investment through the government of canada's women's entrepreneurship strategy
24
COMPANIES ONBOARDED SINCE JANUARY 2020
18
industry partners
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Gender parity strategic mentor network
$200M+
Invested in our Companies

Explore the Program

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Tech Undivided offers a comprehensive 6-month program to challenge women-led tech companies to scale their businesses. Through the pillars of capital, talent, IP & technology, and customers, this program creates a support ecosystem of resources and networking opportunities for women founders to thrive. Tech Undivided is designed for founders building breakthrough solutions leveraging hardware and/or enterprise software technologies. It draws on the combined expertise of ventureLAB Advisors, Strategic Mentors, and exclusive partners to offer strategic and tactical support to help them refine their product-market-fit, amplify their sales, and navigate relevant sources of funding – and help hone their pitch to better prepare for customer and investor meetings.

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Applications for Tech Undivided are now closed.

For any questions regarding the application or eligibility, please contact techundivided@venturelab.ca.

Eligibility

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  • High growth tech company that is actively generating revenue and is looking to grow and scale their customer base.
  • A driven, coachable, and collaborative leadership team consisting of a female founder or co-founder and at least one full-time employee.
  • Located in Southern Ontario or plan to establish long-term presence in Southern Ontario.
  • You have a business (CRA) number.
  • You are an incorporated company in Canada.

Advisors

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Featured News & Events

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November 8, 2021

Graduating Tech Undivided Cohort Brings Breakthrough Products to Market

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March 3, 2022

Spotlight Series: Women in Tech

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June 20, 2022

Introducing the New Tech Undivided Cohort

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Companies in the Program

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Partners

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FAQ

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What type of companies do you help?

We work with innovative growth and scale-stage hardware or enterprise software companies with some market traction. Your company needs to be incorporated in Canada and have a business (CRA) number. Most importantly, you must be coachable!

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How do I join ventureLAB?

Apply to work with ventureLAB by filling in the form on our Apply page. Each year, we select over 100 ventures to join our diverse hub of founders. By working with ventureLAB, you’ll gain access to our initiatives focused on four pillars critical for any scaling company: raising capital, talent retention, commercializing technology and IP, and customer acquisition.

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Do you charge for services?

We take no equity in your company. Founders join small cohort sizes — meaning you get tailored, dedicated guidance to navigate your unique business challenges. You’ll develop relationships in a growing global community of mentors, investors, partners, manufacturers, supply chains, and fellow entrepreneurs, critical to the growth and scaling of your business.

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