Canada is rapidly establishing itself as a global innovation hub, providing plentiful opportunities for tech companies aiming to expand. The…
All Posts by VentureLAB
Life Sciences and Advanced Health RIC News
ventureLAB MedTech Dry Lab: Pioneering Medical Innovation
The global MedTech industry is experiencing steady growth, with projections indicating an increase from around $668.2 billion in 2024 to…
Roman Zastawny is a Medtech Advisor at ventureLAB with a lifelong passion for understanding how things work, which evolved into…
Danielle Graham, co-founder of The Firehood and an advisor at ventureLAB, shares her experiences from the Web Summit held in…
Danielle reflects on her experience at STEP Dubai, a vibrant conference held in the heart of a thriving startup ecosystem….
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials RIC News
Inside VentureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Lab: A Look at Part 3
ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Lab is an essential resource for startups and researchers focused on hardware innovation, particularly in the realm…
At LEAP’25 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, I had the opportunity to speak on the Climate Tech Stage about the vital…
Suresh Sriskandarajah, an Executive in Residence at ventureLAB, is an experienced technology and business lawyer dedicated to aiding startups in…
The Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI), launched by ventureLAB in June 2019 with a groundbreaking investment of $5 million from FedDev…
Intellectual Property Legal
Patent Prosecution 3: What Information is Publicly Accessible from the Examination Process?
The third article in a series on patent prosecution focuses on understanding the publicly available prosecution history of a patent…
Intellectual Property Legal
Patent Prosecution 2: Understanding the Examination Process of Your Application
The second part of a three-part series on patent prosecution focuses on the Examination Report and Response cycle that occurs…
RIC News
ventureLAB and the City of Markham at CIX Conference: Pioneering the Future of Semiconductor Innovation in Canada
At the Canadian Innovation Exchange (CIX) Conference, the spotlight was on the significant role of semiconductors in shaping the future…
Life Sciences and Advanced Health RIC News
Introducing Nima: The MedTech Leader at ventureLAB Creating Canada’s One-Stop Shop for Medical Technologies
Nima Khadem Mohtaram is a significant force in advancing MedTech innovation in Canada as the Head of ventureLAB’s MedTech Initiative….
RIC News
York University and ventureLAB Enhance Collaboration with Updated Memorandum of Understanding
On March 18, 2025, York University and ventureLAB solidified their ongoing partnership through a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), aimed…
The first part of a three-part series delves into the prosecution process of patent applications, focusing on timelines and procedural…
Advanced Manufacturing & Materials Digital Media and ICT
Dispatches from the Field: Insights from LEAP 2025
LEAP 2025, held from February 9-12 in Riyadh, marked a significant milestone in Saudi Arabia’s aim to become a global…
Sai-Kit Eng, an Executive in Residence (EIR) at ventureLAB, brings a wealth of 40 years of experience in artificial intelligence…
Dear ventureLAB community, In the early days of President Trump’s second term, significant changes have emerged that could affect founders…
RIC News
ventureLAB Celebrates Five Years of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative: Canada’s Premier Incubator for Hardware and Semiconductor Startups
ventureLAB is celebrating a significant milestone with the fifth anniversary of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI), which stands as Canada’s…
RIC News
HardTech Investor Network Expands Advisory Board with Two New Members to Enhance Investment in Canada’s Hardtech Ecosystem
The HardTech Investor Network, dedicated to fostering innovation in Canada’s deep-tech sector, has announced the appointment of Duncan Stewart and…