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Are you a graduate researcher or you have enterpreneurship skills? Lab2Market Program is offering a 4-months program to equip innvovators or enterpreneurs with skills and mindset needed to lead successful ventures. Click here to learn more and apply.
Opportunity Details
Lab2Market Launch is a transformative 4-month program designed to help entrepreneurial students and research teams turn innovative ideas into scalable technology-based ventures. Tailored for ambitious individuals ready to form, build, and grow their businesses, the program combines local innovation hub support with the credibility and resources of the national Lab2Market network.
Expert Guidance: Benefit from tailored just-in-time instruction, mentorship, and coaching from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and a simulated board of directors.
Financial Support: Access $10,000 in stipends at no cost to participants.
Practical Skills and Validation: Refine your business model through workshops, all while gaining actionable insights to accelerate your venture.
Showcase and Networking Opportunities: Pitch your venture to key ecosystem stakeholders and leave with a validated business case ready for funding opportunities.
Supportive Ecosystem: Collaborate with a Canada-wide network of experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and researchers dedicated to helping you build and grow your venture.
Eligibility Requirements:
Team Composition: Each team must include:
A current graduate student (Masters or PhD), postdoctoral fellow (within 5 years of graduation), or a recent graduate within two years of completing their academic program in Canada.
Note: College students are eligible.
A faculty supervisor.
Market Validation: Teams should have conducted substantial primary market research, including at least 50 customer discovery interviews, and be able to demonstrate the market opportunity for their technology with supporting evidence.
Funding & Time Commitment:
The program is partially funded through the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program. Participants must:
Meet Mitacs eligibility requirements.
Commit full-time (30+ hours per week) to qualify for the stipend.
Note for Applicants: You are expected to have conducted thorough primary market research (i.e. stakeholder interviews), to determine if there is a significant market need for your theorized offering. You should be able to explain how your technology would solve your identified customer problem or improve upon existing products or services.
This is Stage 1 of a 3 stage application process:
Funding for Lab2Market is provided in part by Mitacs' BSI program. Please ensure that you are eligible for Mitacs funding prior to applying. If unsure please contact your Mitacs BD.
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