Lab2Market

💡 Looking to meet investors who get what you’re building? The Ontario Centre of Innovation is hosting their Ask-An-Investor Lounge at #DiscoveryX! This is a great opportunity to meet face-to-face with investors who are ready to support bold ideas in health tech, life sciences & beyond. Over 345 meetings between investors and entrepreneurs took place last year! If you're building something innovative, DiscoveryX is where you need to be. ✨ Make the connection that will change your trajectory 📅 April 16 - 17, 2025 👉 https://lnkd.in/grGSM_EQ

🚀Have a tech-based idea and the drive to build something big? Applications for the Lab2Market Launch Fall 2025 cohort are now open👉 https://bit.ly/4cuBxwH This 4-month immersive program is crafted for entrepreneurial students and research teams ready to turn technology-driven ideas into real-world ventures, no matter your field or which Quebec university you're in. What’s in it for you? ⚡$10,000 in funding to take your research to the next level ⚡Develop leadership skills to steer your startup ⚡Strengthen your business and operational know-how ⚡Learn how to effectively manage and scale a venture ⚡Get expert guidance on securing venture financing Whether you're exploring your first startup or aiming to commercialize research, Lab2Market Launch provides the tools, mentorship, and network to help you succeed. Deadline to apply: May 25th, 2025 Expected cohort start: September 1st 2025 Apply now and turn your innovation into action: https://lnkd.in/g5NgBxFK  or consult the applicant package for more information: https://bit.ly/3RSqHqA #research #entrepreneurship #lab2market Thank you to Mitacs Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Lab2Market Quebec hub partners Concordia University District 3 Innovation Entrepreneuriat ULaval Université Laval Université de Montréal Millénium Québecor - Université de Montréal Université de Sherbrooke Parcours EST Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Université du Québec à Chicoutimi INRS - Institut national de la recherche scientifique

Applications for the Fall 2025 cohorts of both Collide Validate and Lab2Market Validate are now open! Collide Validate is open to students, faculty members, and recent grads across various disciplines in Atlantic Canada. This program equips participants with the skills to critically test their ideas in the marketplace - from meeting customers to analyzing their ideas’ viability. ➡ Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/eu-hfmXq Submit your application by 04/30/25. Lab2Market Validate is open to student researchers (Masters, Ph.D., and Postdocs) as well as recent grads and faculty at universities and colleges in Atlantic Canada. This program equips participants with the skills to validate the commercial potential of their ideas and explore the business potential within their research. ➡ Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/e4QfxYkH Submit your application by 05/23/25. The work of Dal Innovates is made possible with support from: Mitacs ACOA - APECA Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and Founding Partner, Springboard Atlantic Inc. Lab2Market, Dalhousie University, Experiential Learning & Career Development MtA Nova Scotia Community College - NSCC Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre Cape Breton University Catherine Callbeck Centre for Entrepreneurship CEED Mount Saint Vincent University Centre for Women in Business Acadia University St. Francis Xavier University University of New Brunswick Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador College of the North Atlantic

📸 Retour en images sur l’événement de clôture de la campagne de promotion de l’entrepreneuriat scientifique : Aller plus loin! Lancée il y a un an par l’Université Laval et Entrepreneuriat ULaval, la campagne de promotion de l'entrepreneuriat scientifique avait des objectifs précis : éveiller les vocations entrepreneuriales, renforcer la culture entrepreneuriale et d'innovation à travers le campus et promouvoir les ressources disponibles à notre communauté. Animé par Juliette Gagnon, co-fondatrice de MicroMea et étudiante à la maîtrise en génie chimique, l’événement a permis de célébrer les initiatives en entrepreneuriat scientifique et d’exprimer notre reconnaissance envers les personnes entrepreneures et les professeures et professeurs ayant pris part à la campagne. L’événement s’est ensuite poursuivi avec une conférence inspirante de M. John MacRitchie, co-fondateur de Lab2Market, le tout premier programme national de commercialisation de la recherche au Canada, afin de souligner l’importance de l’innovation et de l’entrepreneuriat scientifique au sein de la communauté universitaire. Au total, plus de 600 membres de la communauté ont été rejoints par les diverses activités organisées au cours de la dernière année dans le cadre de la campagne. Merci à toutes les personnes présentes lors de cette événement de clôture ! 📸 Marc-Antoine Hallé Eugénie Brouillet | Martin Fortier | Line Lapointe | Marie-Eve Poirier | Manon Lortie | Christian Ménard  | Faculté des sciences et de génie – Université Laval | Faculté des sciences de l'agriculture et de l'alimentation - Université Laval | Faculté de foresterie, de géographie et de géomatique — Université Laval | Centre de recherche CERVO | COPL - Centre d'optique, photonique et lasers | Centre de recherche du CHU de Québec-Université Laval

La période de mise en candidature est maintenant ouverte : Cohortes d’automne 2025 de Lab2Market Lancement Lab2Market Lancement est un programme reconnu à l’échelle nationale d’une durée de quatre mois, conçu pour outiller les personnes étudiantes entrepreneures et les équipes de recherche afin de transformer leurs idées novatrices en entreprises technologiques viables et à fort potentiel de croissance. Cet automne, nous offrons quatre cohortes régionales destinées aux équipes de recherche du Québec (en français et en anglais), de l’Ontario et de la région du Pacifique. Pourquoi postuler? 🚀 Formation et accompagnement par des experts – Bénéficiez des conseils de personnes d’entrepreneures chevronnées, de leaders de l’industrie et d’un comité aviseur simulé. 🚀 Soutien financier - Obtenez une allocation de 10 000 $ pour appuyer les premières étapes de développement de votre projet. 🚀 Validation du marché et élaboration du modèle d’affaires – Améliorez votre stratégie de commercialisation grâce à des ateliers structurés et une approche d’apprentissage pratique. 🚀 Réseau national d’innovation – Intégrez un écosystème collaboratif réunissant des personnes chercheures, entrepreneures et expertes de l’industrie engagées dans l’essor des technologies de rupture au Canada. Lab2Market Lancement offre une structure, une notoriété et un accompagnement solide pour guider les équipes de recherche tout au long de leur parcours vers la commercialisation, en toute confiance. 📅 Déposez votre candidature dès maintenant pour faire partie du programme canadien renommé de valorisation de la recherche. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5NgBxFK Université Laval V1 Studio

Applications are now open for the Lab2Market Fall 2025 Launch Cohorts! Lab2Market Launch is a nationally recognized 4-month program designed to equip entrepreneurial students and research teams with the tools, mentorship, and funding necessary to transform innovative ideas into scalable, technology-driven ventures. This fall, we are offering four regional cohorts supporting research teams from Quebec (English & French), Ontario, and the Pacific regions. Why Apply? 🚀 Expert-Led Training & Mentorship – Gain insights from experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and a simulated board of directors. 🚀 Financial Support – Receive $10,000 in stipends to support your venture’s early development. 🚀 Market Validation & Business Model Development – Refine your commercialization strategy through structured workshops and hands-on learning. 🚀 National Innovation Network – Access a collaborative ecosystem of researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts dedicated to advancing deep tech commercialization in Canada. Lab2Market Launch provides the structure, credibility, and support to help research teams navigate the commercialization journey with confidence. 📅 Apply now to be part of Canada’s leading research commercialization program. 👉 https://lnkd.in/g5NgBxFK #Lab2Market #DeepTech #Entrepreneurship #Innovation #ResearchCommercialization #AcademicInnovation #TechVentures The University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University Toronto Metropolitan University Zone Learning at Toronto Metropolitan University IBZ Innovation UBC SFU VentureLabs Mitacs Government of Canada

💥Calling all student researchers ready to unlock the business potential for their research idea: Applications are now open for the Lab2Market Validate Fall 2025 cohort👉https://bit.ly/43u4Woj The Lab2Market Validate program offers the tools and funding support you need to validate your idea's commercial viability. You'll talk to potential customers, start building your network, and develop entrepreneurial grit. Program Overview: ▶️ 16 weeks (online and in person) for graduate students and postdocs based out of Quebec universities. ▶️$10 000 in funding via the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) ▶️ Support from coaches and industry-specific mentors ▶️ Open to grad student/postdoc + research or academic supervisor teams Application Deadline: May 23rd, 2025 Program Start: Week of September 15th, 2025 Visit https://lnkd.in/d7QvK6vS for more details. *** 💥Postulez ou partagez, les candidatures pour Lab2Market Validation (automne 2025) sont ouvertes👉https://bit.ly/43u4Woj Chercheurs et chercheuses, le programme Lab2Market Validation vous offre les outils et le soutien financier nécessaires pour valider la viabilité commerciale de votre idée ou de votre recherche. Vous échangerez avec des clients potentiels, vous bâtirez votre réseau et vous développerez votre esprit entrepreneurial. Aperçu du programme : ▶️ 16 semaines (en ligne et en présentiel) pour étudiants aux cycles supérieurs et postdocs provenant d'universités québécoises et aux francophones d'universités canadiennes hors Québec. ▶️ 10 000 $ de financement sur 4 mois grâce au programme Mitacs Stage de stratégie d'entreprise. ▶️ Un accompagnement sur mesure par des coachs et des mentors spécialisés dans votre domaine. ▶️ Ouvert aux équipes formées d’un.e étudiant.e de 2e ou 3e cycle +  un.e superviseur.e de recherche ou académique. Date limite pour postuler : 23 mai 2025 Début du programme : semaine du 15 septembre 2025 Détails du programme : https://bit.ly/4cejL0s Visitez le site web L2M :  https://bit.ly/3ZGT4JU Propolys - Polytechnique Montréal Polytechnique Montréal Mitacs Fondation Arbour Lab2Market Sam Babity Shirin Mahinnezhad Neysa Mireille Sawadogo Christopher Panaritis Chrystelle Charles David-Alexandre Bosset Geoffroy Renaud Madline Sauvage Christopher-Denny Matte Ghassan Maraouch Théo Devèze Mehran Ahadi Jackie Girgis Samuel Gilbert Hammami Oumayma Félix-A. LeBel BERT.rand(eng, MBA) Nepveu 🥽⚜️Thibault Bloyet Concordia University GradProSkills (Concordia University) Ann-Louise Davidson 🇨🇦 Etienne St-Jean Ruben Lopez Ph.D. PERSÉIS Karla N. Meghan Gilmore

Applications for the Lab2Market Validate Fall 2025 cohort are now open! This four-month program provides research teams consisting of graduate students and their faculty supervisors with the opportunity to explore the commercial potential of their innovations. Through a structured, data-driven market research process, participants gain essential entrepreneurial skills to bring their technology from the lab to the marketplace. 🚀 $10,000 in funding 🚀 Product-market fit assessment 🚀 A world-class curriculum delivered by innovation leaders 🚀 Access to best-in-class advisors, industry experts, and funders 🚀 Access to a vast entrepreneurial network and community Apply now and turn your research into real-world impact: https://lnkd.in/d7QvK6vS #research #entrepreneurship #lab2market Mitacs Government of Canada University of Toronto YSpace York University University of Alberta Polytechnique Montréal Dal Innovates University of New Brunswick University of Manitoba

Northern Vascular Systems Inc. (NVS), a startup co-founded by University of Toronto researchers, is developing a game-changing embolization system for neurovascular disorders such as strokes and aneurysms. Their light-responsive hydrogel allows for precise, real-time control—offering a smarter, more adaptable approach to treatment. The technology originated at Sunnybrook Research Institute and was accelerated through the Lab2Market program at Toronto Metropolitan University, helping the team turn research into real-world impact. With over $4M in funding, including support from Ontario’s Life Sciences Innovation Fund, NVS is now moving toward market readiness. #research #entrepreneurship #healthtech

📢Less than a week left to register for Lab2Market Validate Foundations for Physicians! Want to learn more about research commercialization & health innovation? Free and virtual, this 3-day program is designed by and for physicians. Hear directly from physician-entrepreneurs, including: Dr. Kamran Khan (BlueDot), Dr. Karen Cross (MIMOSA Diagnostics), Dr. Matthew Bromwich (SHOEBOX Ltd.) and Dr. Daniel Drucker. Learn from subject matter experts Dr. Laura Dempster and Andrea Sampson (Talk Boutique). Take part in a range of interactive workshops, including: 💡Introduction to Entrepreneurship & Mitigating Risk 💡Customer Discovery & Market Segmentation 💡Communication Best Practices 💡Insights & Advice from Physician-Entrepreneurs (Panel) 💡Resource Navigation & Next Steps in the Innovation Ecosystem (Panel) 📅 Program Dates: March 24, 26 & 28 | 2:00-5:00 PM ET, daily ⌛️Register by: March 17 🔗https://lnkd.in/e_wvxCN9