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For More Information
Please consult the program info package (English, French), and also the Lab2Market Launch webpage.
Description
Lab2Market Launch is a transformative 16 week 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.
Graduate researchers (Masters, PhD and Postdoc) and recent graduates from universities and colleges in Canada, who have done customer validation of their technology and are interested in exploring research commercialization and entrepreneurship. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 50 customer discovery interviews, and be able to demonstrate a clear market opportunity for their technology. Programming will be offered in both French and English. This program will be delivered by McGill University and University of Montreal.
What You’ll Gain:
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Expert Guidance: Benefit from tailored just-in-time instruction, mentorship and coaching from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts and a simulated board of directors.
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Financial Support: Access $10,000 in stipends at no cost to participants.
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Practical Skills and Validation: Refine your business model through workshops, all while gaining actionable insights to accelerate your venture.
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Showcase and Networking Opportunities: Pitch your venture to key ecosystem stakeholders and leave with a validated business case ready for funding opportunities.
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Supportive Ecosystem: Collaborate with a Canada-wide network of experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders and researchers dedicated to helping you build and grow your venture.
Lab2Market Launch empowers participants with the tools, support and confidence to turn their vision into reality.
Eligibility
Graduate researchers (Masters, PhD and Postdoc) and recent graduates from universities and colleges in Canada, who have done customer validation of their technology and are interested in exploring research commercialization and entrepreneurship. Applicants must have completed a minimum of 50 customer discovery interviews, and be able to demonstrate a clear market opportunity for their technology.
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Team Composition: Each team must include:
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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.
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A faculty supervisor.
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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.
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Funding & Time Commitment:
The program is partially funded through the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program. Participants must:-
Meet Mitacs eligibility requirements.
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Commit full-time (30+ hours per week) to qualify for the stipend.
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Funding Availability
$10,000 per funded project.
Project Duration
16 weeks.
Special Notes
This program will be delivered by McGill University and University of Montreal.
Deadlines
If College-level review is required, your College will communicate its earlier internal deadlines.
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How to Apply
Apply directly on the program webpage, in either English or Franch.