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,…
News from across the Regional Innovation Centres
We have gathered news from all the regional innovation centres (RICs) in Ontario. Be sure to connect with your local RIC to be a part of your local ecosystem.
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.…
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ventureLAB and Women of Influence Partner to Broaden Tech Network for Women Entrepreneurs
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…
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TAKU Retail is offering free services to help businesses sell more using real-time data
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…
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ventureLAB Receives $4.73M in FedDev Ontario Funding to Expand Canada’s First Hardware Lab and Incubator
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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Exceeding expectations: Demo Days continue providing start-ups with competitive opportunities
Since 2011, ventureLAB has enabled technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale. An integral part of the entrepreneurial journey is securing strategic investment: Demo Days are an opportunity for startups and scaleups to showcase…
ORIGINAL ARTICLE, founders.press, February 14, 2022 Student debt has grown massively over the years and it’s currently crippling the young generation to build a better tomorrow. It is estimated that global student debt is over 3 trillion dollars. In Canada…
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Exceeding expectations: Demo Days continue providing start-ups with competitive opportunities
Since 2011, ventureLAB has enabled technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale. An integral part of the entrepreneurial journey is securing strategic investment: Demo Days are an opportunity for startups and scaleups to showcase…
As the world passes its one year anniversary of the COVID-19 pandemic, Collision organizers are preparing to host the second Collision from Home, a virtual tech conference bringing together “the world's best speakers,” tech’s leading companies, and top media. From…
Waterloo-based RideCo Inc. has announced a Series A raise of CDN$20 million that will help the company further develop its rideshare transit software, enhance customer support and enter new markets. The investment round was led by Eclipse Ventures of Palo…
Building a diverse, equitable tech ecosystem.Diversity, equity, and inclusion must be ingrained in every tech company's values, and it's important to understand that the three values mean different things. It's not just important that we have a diverse pipeline of…
ventureLAB is proud to announce the incoming Tech Undivided cohort! Launched in 2019 with support of a $1.7-million investment through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), Tech Undivided bridges gender and diversity gaps in the tech…
Coming up with an idea to make a great product is one thing. Making it a reality is another. Jessica Sheppard and Rhaelyn Gillespie knew their idea had potential. But over the past two years, they had to contend with…
RAW Podcast The Goodness Wave With Jessica Lunshof – February 16, 2022 LISTEN HERE Hi hi, Rad Active Women (RAW) On this episode of RAW Podcast, Sarah sits down with Jessica Lunshof. Jessica shares her wishes for other women and…
“We’re proud alumni of ventureLAB,” Mark Morrisette, Foxquilt CEO. “When you’re a startup, you risk everything to build the infrastructure of a business. You need support. Innovation spaces are great for building necessary community and collaboration among entrepreneurs.”Conceptualized as an…
Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, visited the McMaster Manufacturing Research Institute (MMRI) to explore the cutting-edge innovation in advanced manufacturing at the university. Fedeli toured the MMRI laboratories on tue alongside Stephen Veldhuis, MMRI director,…
Northern, an integrated digital solutions agency for brands navigating digital transformation, has been recognized as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces™ for Hybrid Work. Northern received this honour based on its overall Trust Index score through an independent analysis conducted…
TORONTO, February 17, 2022 – Intellizence, Inc, a leading artificial intelligence (AI)-powered market intelligence platform, is excited to announce that Intellizence data products are now available through AWS Data Exchange for APIs. During the recently concluded Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:…
At ventureLAB, we are driven by our culture. We are relentless, innovative, visionary, inclusive, and results-oriented. And we lead by example. We are proud of our diverse, merit-based organization; we are diverse in gender, ethnicity, age, experience, education, and beyond.…
Research shows that immigrant-owned businesses tend to grow faster and have higher rates of job creation. Given their disproportionate economic potential, we need to work to attract and retain the most promising immigrant entrepreneurs and their ventures. The following is…
COVID-19 has revealed society-wide inequities. As challenges for under-served communities come to light, we must use an inclusive lens to build a stronger, more resilient tomorrow. Innovative solutions have the power to make that happen. Hardware technology enables groundbreaking solutions…