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VentureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative is Canada’s only lab and incubator for founders building hardware and semiconductor-focused products, enabling the creation of transformative technologies that will power our products of tomorrow — including healthcare technology, consumer electronics, telecommunications, smart energy, connected transportation, and more.
Funded in part by the Government of Canada, through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario), the Hardware Catalyst Initiative helps tech companies accelerate their time to market in a sector that normally incurs lengthy entry and scale times, enabling Canadian hardware and semiconductor companies to grow and scale locally, and compete globally.
Applications are now open for ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative—but only for a limited time!
As Canada’s only lab and incubator dedicated exclusively to hardware and semiconductor startups, the Hardware Catalyst Initiative offers you unparalleled resources to accelerate your journey.
Why Apply?
- $11M Prototype & Testing Lab: Access state-of-the-art facilities to bring your hardware ideas to life.
- Expert Business Advice: Gain insights from experienced advisors who understand the unique challenges of hardware startups.
- A Thriving Ecosystem: Leverage a network of industry leaders, investors, and innovators who can help you scale and succeed.
This is your opportunity to fast-track your product development and secure your place in the market.
Deadline
March 10, 2025. Don’t miss your chance to reshape the future of hardware technology with ventureLAB!
We are here to support you at every step of your journey. If you have any questions or need further information, please contact us at programs@venturelab.ca