The COVID-19 pandemic has caused one of the most important economic crises in history. In this unprecedented context, Canadian entrepreneurs have once again shown their courage and ability to adapt. We sat down with entrepreneurs in our ecosystem to learn…
The Waterloo Region startup ecosystem is coming off of a banner year. Over $2.8 billion in venture capital was raised in 2021, rivalling the total amount raised over the previous decade. Magnet Forensics and D2L both had their IPOs last…
We sat down with Nicolas Bearzatto, Co-Founder of DeepSight and ventureLAB Alumni, to learn more about his entrepreneurial journey. DeepSight is a is an industry leading platform for Augmented Reality (AR) solutions.Tell us a little bit about DeepSight.DeepSight develops a…
MARKHAM, Ontario - October 22, 2020 — ventureLAB has announced a new partnership with ARM to expand ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI), Canada’s first hardware and silicon lab and incubator. This new partnership will enable HCI companies a fast-track route…
COVID-19 has had a domino effect across the innovation ecosystem. In the past several months, there has been an urgency to create, scale, and commercialize solutions that address emergent issues. Our Capital Investment Program (CIP) helps companies prepare for investment…
Cybersecurity powerhouse eSentire Inc. has achieved unicorn status with a valuation of more than US$1 billion following a raise of US$325 million in new investment funding. The Waterloo-based company also announced that it has surpassed US$100 million in annual recurring…
Digital Health Week is an annual event that puts the spotlight on digital health and how it is transforming the delivery of care across Canada. It is an opportunity to assess Canada’s digital care landscape, identify the challenges ahead, and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused one of the most important economic crises in history. In this unprecedented context, Canadian entrepreneurs have once again shown their courage and ability to adapt. We sat down with entrepreneurs in our ecosystem to learn…
MEDIA RELEASE via WETechAlliance Windsor. ON., February 22, 2022 TeCK Week YQG is set to return digitally this year, March 21st-27th offering a collaborative series of events spearheaded by WETechAlliance. The week brings together tech leaders, founders, talent, researchers,…
Posted in Blog, Thrive in Ottawa Feb 22, 2022 7 mins | 1097 wordsBy: Brooke Harrison It’s hard to believe that spring is actually set to arrive later this month. With many companies wrapping up their fiscal year at the…
Most people don’t think twice when standing in the produce aisle at the grocery store, wondering how the apples in front of them are grown, or where they come from. For Vivid Machines' co-founder Jennifer Lemieux, these questions are a…
It was a bell to celebrate a boom. For the first time ever, representatives from the Toronto Stock Exchange travelled to Waterloo Region to remotely open the day’s trading. The symbolic bell ringing, held today at the Communitech Hub in…
Scientists at the University of Toronto and Sunnybrook Research Institute want to change what it means to age by reversing the effects of Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, ALS and stroke. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY MONICA GUAN Isabelle Aubert, a senior scientist at Sunnybrook…
The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) encourages innovation towards business continuity and business recovery efforts by supporting promising early stage start-ups, accelerators, incubators, and community partners. ventureLAB and York Region are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2020 Entrepreneurship…
This article is the last in a 5-part series on protecting your intellectual property. ventureLAB’s experts cover everything you need to know before you file for IP protection. Check out other parts in the series: Intellectual property rights (IPRs) such…
This article is the first in a 5-part series on protecting your intellectual property. ventureLAB’s experts cover everything you need to know before you file for IP protection. Check out other parts in the series: As a business owner, protecting…
This article is the first in a 5-part series on Protecting Your IP. Check out other parts in the series: Part 2: I Got My IP; Now What? As a business owner, protecting your intellectual property (IP) can be daunting,…
ventureLAB is pleased to announce the appointment of industry leaders to the Advisory Board for its Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI), Canada’s first hardware and silicon lab and incubator. The Advisory Board members will help shape the HCI’s long-term strategy to…
Business plan like a guiding light… Katherine Walker, Rhyze Up! participant, is the president of Industrial Web Apps (IWA) and their flagship application SHORE (share and store). The application is an electronic filing platform that supports the global movement to…
On December 3, eight startups presented their products and solutions for main-street business continuity to top-notch public and private sector judges. The Pitch Competition was hosted by ventureLAB, the Regional Municipality of York, and Digital Main Street to explore, source,…
In December 2020 ventureLAB hosted a Pitch Competition in partnership with Digital Main Street and the Region of York. Across York Region, companies are reimagining business continuity amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. We selected the top 8 companies with innovative products…
These are five ventureLAB-supported companies we’re keeping our eyes on in 2021. From sterilization tools to data-driven home buying, these companies are changing the innovation landscape. 1. STEM MindsSTEMMinds is a K-12 STEM content creator and program provider for both…
In December 2020, ventureLAB and the Regional Municipality of York presented the third annual Made in York Region: Navigating the New Reality conference. The conference brought together hundreds of like-minded tech professionals to connect with York Region’s vast innovation ecosystem.…
MARKHAM, Ontario -- ventureLAB and Women of Influence are pleased to announce a new partnership to expand Tech Undivided, a ventureLAB initiative launched in early 2020 with a $1.7-million investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev…
This article was originally published by Digital Main Street. The TAKU Retail platform allows established main street retailers to seamlessly move their operation online while making it easier for local shoppers to see what products are available and in-stock nearby.…
The YR Innovation Portal is the official online hub of York Region’s innovation and startup ecosystem. It’s where you can find jobs, learn about events and read exciting news from across York Region. Over the coming months, the YR Innovation…
Local Simcoe native Jennifer McLachlan, Founder of delivereh., is now offering an online delivery service for local businesses and restaurants. The service aims to improve profit margins for businesses using local community drivers and a GPS trackable app to make…
inField Solutions is a local Markham technology startup that has created a smart locker solution called the inField Shoppe iQ Connected Cubbies. iQ Connected Cubbies provide a safe and contactless self-serve pick-up solution for restaurant food orders and retailer packages.…
Wrmth, a technology startup based out of Markham, is now offering 100% Canadian designed and manufactured heated outdoor furniture, the first of its kind. With local restaurants and cafes searching for innovative ways to extend the patio season, Wrmth’s chairs…
EAIGLE offers an Artificial Intelligence (AI) solution for crowd monitoring and occupancy data analytics to screen for COVID-19 in public places with high foot traffic. Based out of ventureLAB in Markham, this tech company is looking to help local main…
Markham-based TAKU is a cloud-based POS designed to allow brick and mortar retailers to offer both curb-side and online sales, and leverage real-time data to sell more online. Along with its sister company, ACE POS, TAKU supports over 6000 customers…
MARKHAM, ON, Mar 5, 2021 - Today, new funding from the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario) was announced to bring emerging tech companies in Southern Ontario a step closer to becoming competitors in the $7 trillion…
In 2006, I joined a tech startup that was little more than a concept and a PowerPoint presentation. I remember going into meetings with global decision makers, armed only with an animation that demonstrated what our product could do. Two…
The COVID-19 pandemic has pushed scaling companies to think outside of the box. Now more than ever, we see businesses exploring new and often under-utilized ways to get the job done. Student hires are sources of untapped talent that can…
As your tech business continues to grow, you might find yourself looking for an extra set of hands to support your team. From data management to UX design, today's students are well-positioned to help you meet your business objectives. In…
2020 was an unprecedented year. Now more than ever, ventureLAB remains deeply committed to our mission to grow globally competitive tech titans that build to scale — from Canada, for global markets. Navigating complex challenges is the very nature…
Peter Bruijns, Executive Director for Sault Ste. Marie Innovation Centre attends funding announcement at Thomson Farms with Ross Romano, Brad Morley (Thompson Farms), and a representative from Lallemand Plant Care. Article sourced from https://www.sootoday.com The Northern Ontario Heritage Fund Corporation…
Katharine Hayhoe and David Keith assert that geo-engineering has great potential to cool the planet. They also admit that more research is necessary to avoid unforeseen disaster. Greenhouse gases are at their highest levels in three million years. Rain is…
Posted in Blog, Ottawa Business Excellence Feb 18, 2022 526 words | 3 minutes The Consider Canada City Alliance (CCCA) is an organization with a unique approach that is paying off in spades. It brings together 14 of Canada’s largest…
Apparently there’s a war for talent going on. That jells with the whole “Great Resignation” thing, and is probably great news for many folks who are in the market for a new opportunity. With such shortages, companies tend to start…
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