Lab2Market Validate Foundations

Lay the foundation for your entrepreneurial journey.

Are you eager to bring your idea to market but unsure where to start? As a researcher in emerging technologies, you may sense the commercial potential of your work but need guidance on how to take the first step and tap into the resources around you. With Validate Foundations, you'll gain the essential knowledge and tools to seize these opportunities, including access to our Lab2Market Validate program. 

Upcoming Programs

Lab2Market Validate Foundations Pacific, Fall 2026

Program dates: September 8, 9, and 10, 2026

L2M Validate Foundations is a free three-day online training program aimed at providing researchers (faculty, students, recent graduates) with a comprehensive understanding of the process and best practices for taking research from lab to market. 

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Eligibility

L2M Validate Foundations Pacific, fall 2026 is open to researchers (undergraduates, master's students, PhD candidates, and postdocs) from universities and colleges across Canada who are interested in exploring research commercialization and entrepreneurship. No prior experience in entrepreneurship or commercialization is required.

Program Overview:

  • Regional program: Delivered by Innovation UBC, in partnership with SFU VentureLabs, as part of the L2M Pacific Hub.

  • Develop your skills: For graduate researchers across Canada seeking a comprehensive understanding of taking research from lab to market. Participants will learn how to identify real-world problems, develop customer discovery skills, test assumptions, and explore potential applications of their work. Upon completion, participants will possess the knowledge to strategically position their projects to capitalize on opportunities like Lab2Market's Validate program, Innovation UBC's Venture Founder accelerator, and public innovation grants.

  • Explore commercialization: Learn how to take the first steps and understand the commercial potential of your work from seasoned entrepreneurs and principal investigator-entrepreneurs.

  • Commitment: 2-hour live virtual sessions across 3 days (6 hours total)

  • Cost-free enrolment: Offered at no cost to participants

  • Format: Online

  • Program dates:  September 8, 9, and 10, 2026

  • Application deadline: Friday, September 4, 2026

Info Sessions

These sessions will cover both Validate Foundations and Validate. 

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About Lab2Market

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 VentureLabs form the Pacific Hub for Lab2Market, serving BC and the Yukon.

 
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