What is the Critical Industrial
Technologies initiative?

ventureLAB is working with the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), to drive the commercialization and adoption of critical technologies across Ontario’s mining, manufacturing, construction, and agri-food sectors.

How We Help

ventureLAB supports SMEs building AI-powered solutions with advanced tools, expert guidance, and a collaborative innovation ecosystem.

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Compatibility for the ventureLAB Technology Development Site

Satisfies eligibility requirements for either the CIT Development and Commercialization Program or the CIT Technology Access Program

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Companies developing AI-driven solutions for the following sectors are eligible:

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Mining

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Advanced
Manufacturing

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Construction

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Agri-Food

Duration: 3-6 months

$11M+

Prototype & Testing Labs

50,000

Sq. Ft. Innovation Space

4,200+

Companies Supported

7,300+

Jobs Created by our Companies

$480M+

Invested in our Companies

Main offerings

Access to advanced GPUs, high-performance servers, and hardware-agnostic environment through our Ai Compute Lab
Access to AI Toolbox ready-to-use resources like curated datasets, pre-trained models, and tools for data labeling and governance
Access to AI Commercialization Hub to connect with industry and technology leaders, gain hands-on experience with real-world applications, and prepare their products for market success

Additional Offerings

Technical Advisory: AI adoption advisory, product strategy, data governance, and product development
Technical Support: Minimum 10-15 hours per month per SME
Access to innovation space
Networking and collaboration opportunities
PR opportunities and social media exposure

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Our Team

Our experienced advisors bring deep expertise in fundraising, venture capital, and hardtech innovation, providing founders with personalized, actionable guidance at every stage of their funding journey.

Manavi Parashar

Program Manager, AAI

Director, Programs

VP, Founder Success

Head of AI Initiatives

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