Eligibility & Application Process
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Hardware Catalyst Initiative
Canada’s only hardware and semiconductor-focused lab & incubator.
We understand that hardware founders experience unique challenges and have a finite amount of capital and time to bring their vision to reality. ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative is a competitive program that is offered at no cost and with no equity requirement to eligible companies. Dedicated to supporting both silicon and hardware companies for up to 24 months, the Hardware Catalyst Initiative is enabling Canadian companies to grow and scale locally to compete globally.
Founders accepted into the Hardware Catalyst Initiative can expect to work with dedicated advisors and mentors to develop, review, and track:
Product design and development plan, including design and supply chain partners, and Prototyping & Testing Lab utilization.
IP identification and strategic protection plan.
Customer engagement program with early adopter
Financial planning of revenue growth, expenditures, and ongoing development of your pitch and investor engagement.
A talent acquisition plan, when applicable.
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!
Eligibility
Application Process:
Are you developing a hardware prototype and looking for convenient ways to test it? ventureLAB is now accepting subscriptions to its world-class Prototype & Testing Lab! Run as many tests as you want any day of the week or year, our lab is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year! Save money and time by subscribing to a fully functioning lab environment right in Markham! If interested, please contact Derek Ma directly to learn more at dtekangma@venturelab.ca.
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.
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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