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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Our Team

Embracing diverse opinions & perspectives

Our Portfolio

Worked with over 4,000 tech ventures since 2011

Job Board

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Innovation Space

50,000 sq. ft facility and $11 million world-class labs in Markham, ON

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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.

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

Hardware

Life Sciences