Lab2Market Launch Program 2026 for Students in Canada ($10,000 stipend) Deadline: 26 September, 2025
Applications are open for the Lab2Market Launch Program 2026. Lab2Market Launch is a transformative 4-month 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.
Lab2Market Launch empowers participants with the tools, support, and confidence to turn their vision into reality. Join a collaborative network dedicated to fostering your growth and success.
Benefits
- Expert Guidance: Benefit from tailored just-in-time instruction, mentorship, and coaching from seasoned entrepreneurs, industry experts, and a simulated board of directors.
- Financial Support: Access $10,000 in stipends at no cost to participants.
- Practical Skills and Validation: Refine your business model through workshops, all while gaining actionable insights to accelerate your venture.
- Showcase and Networking Opportunities: Pitch your venture to key ecosystem stakeholders and leave with a validated business case ready for funding opportunities.
- Supportive Ecosystem: Collaborate with a Canada-wide network of experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, and researchers dedicated to helping you build and grow your venture.
Eligibility
Lab2Market Launch is designed for students, researchers, and recent graduates with research-based ventures ready to explore their commercial potential. The program operates nationwide through a network of seven regional and national hubs, serving diverse disciplines.
Eligibility Requirements:
- Team Composition: Each team must include:
- 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.
Note: College students are eligible. - A faculty supervisor.
- 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.
- 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.
- Funding & Time Commitment: The program is partially funded through the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program. Participants must:
- Meet Mitacs eligibility requirements.
- Commit full-time (30+ hours per week) to qualify for the stipend.
Application
Deadline: September 26, 2025
The application deadline for the Lab2Market Launch Program is September 26, 2025.
For more information, visit Lab2Market Launch Program.
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