ventureLAB – Accelerated Growth Program

ByMaurice

Description:

The Accelerated Growth Program is a six-month incubation program for companies who have launched their product or are in-market. Our hands-on advisory services and tailored programming will help accelerate your company’s growth while also offering you the tools and resources to build sustainably.

Comments on Funding:

No funding involved.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

  • be tech companies who have launched their product or are in-market;
  • align with one of our key sectors: Hardware & Enterprise Software, Health, FinTech, or Advanced Manufacturing (including Environment & Clean Tech);
  • be an incorporated company in Canada;
  • have a business (CRA) number;
  • have a revenue of less than $1 million;
  • have a minimum 2-person team;
  • have a validated technology product, traction, and high-growth potential;
  • have demonstrated business and technical leadership required to scale.

Other Things to Note:

ventureLAB is a leading technology hub located in Markham in York Region, Canada’s second largest tech cluster.

They also provide scale-up programs:

  1. the Capital Investment Program focuses on helping you to craft a compelling pitch, connecting with strategically aligned investors, and putting in place a long-term capital strategy to support the rapid growth of your business.
  2. Tech Undivided bridges gender and diversity gaps by better supporting women founders and leaders, who are underrepresented within the tech sector. Tech Undivided offers a comprehensive 6-month program to challenge women-led tech companies to scale their businesses. Through the pillars of capital, talent, technology, and customers, this program creates a support ecosystem of resources and networking opportunities for women founders to thrive. (the 4th cohort starts in November) – see here
  3. There is an apply now button on the webpage, but is not active.

About the author

Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.

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