Lab2Market Launch

Launch your business into the real world.  

Lab2Market Launch is a transformative 4-month accelerator 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.

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Lab2Market is a nationwide program that helps brilliant minds in graduate and postdoctoral programs reimagine their futures. Throughout the program, participants will discover a passion for entrepreneurship, build an entrepreneurial skill set, and connect with the network needed to help turn an idea into successful businesses. Innovation UBC in collaboration with SFU Venture Labs form the Pacific Hub for Lab2Market, serving BC and the Yukon.
 

Who's eligible to apply?

  • Team composition: 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. 

  • 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. 

  • Region: Teams based in British Columbia and the Yukon.

  • Funding & Time Commitment: The program is partially funded through the Mitacs Business Strategy Internship (BSI) program. Participants must meet Mitacs eligibility requirements and commit full-time (30+ hours per week) to qualify for the stipend. 

Program Highlights: 

  • 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. 

    Applications for our next cohort close May 26, 2025.

    Apply now

 
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