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📣Introducing Lab2Market Summit 2024 - our biggest event of the year, bringing together founders, industry professionals, academic researchers, funders and thought leaders converging to exchange insights and tackle national and global challenges! We’re excited to announce an expanded 2-day Summit following the outstanding success of last year's Expo. This is a prime opportunity for you to experience Canada’s most promising scientific talent, explore potential partnerships, and address technical challenges in collaboration with leading academic institutions and innovative startups. What to expect over 2 days: ▫️Keynote presentations ▫️Pitch competitions ▫️Mainstage panels ▫️Breakout sessions ▫️Exhibitor booths Discover how you can connect with industry giants and delve into collaborative projects in Canada's vibrant knowledge economy! 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 🔗Register for the waitlist now: lab2market.ca/l2m-summit Follow Lab2Market and stay tuned for more info. #L2MSummit The University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University University of Victoria University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) University of Alberta University of Calgary The University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba University of Saskatchewan The University of Winnipeg University of Regina Brandon University Toronto Metropolitan University McMaster University University of Toronto Queen's University York University Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne Brock University University of Waterloo Concordia University Université Laval Institut national de la recherche scientifique Université de Montréal Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Université de Sherbrooke Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Polytechnique Montréal Dalhousie University Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador University of New Brunswick University of Prince Edward Island Saint Mary's University

Turn Your Research into Reality! Applications are now open for the Lab2Market Oceans Validate Winter 2025 cohort. This program offers a unique opportunity to transform your research into market-ready solutions with $15,000 in funding and world-class support. Open to Master's, PhD students, PostDocs, and recent grads doing ocean-related research at Canadian universities. Join a community of like-minded innovators and take your ocean research from concept to customer in just 8 weeks. Lab2Market Oceans, part of the Ocean Startup Project | Projet Startup Des Océans, is hosted by Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador in collaboration with the University of Victoria and supported by the Government of Canada through the ACOA - APECA, Canada's Ocean Supercluster, Mitacs, and Springboard Atlantic Inc. Apply by Tuesday, September 3 and embark on a journey to make a real-world impact: https://lnkd.in/gxJp43ZA Want to learn more? Join us for one of our upcoming info sessions on July 17 & 31, August 14 & 28, 2024. Register for an info session here: https://lnkd.in/g6qUWHxR 📧 Questions? Contact mcurtis@oceanstartupproject.ca ---- Transformez votre recherche en réalité ! Les candidatures sont désormais ouvertes pour la cohorte Lab2Market Ocean Validate Winter 2025. Ce programme offre une occasion unique de transformer votre recherche en solutions prêtes à être commercialisées grâce à un financement de 15 000 $ et à un soutien de classe mondiale. Le programme est ouvert aux étudiants de maîtrise et de doctorat, aux post-doctorants et aux nouveaux diplômés qui font de la recherche sur les océans dans les universités canadiennes. Rejoignez une communauté d'innovateurs partageant les mêmes idées et faites passer votre recherche océanique du concept au client en seulement 8 semaines. Lab2Market Oceans, qui fait partie de l'Ocean Startup Project, est organisé par l'Université Memorial en collaboration avec l'Université de Victoria et soutenu par le gouvernement du Canada par l'intermédiaire de l'Agence de promotion économique du Canada atlantique (APECA), de la Supergrappe océanique du Canada, de Mitacs et de Springboard Atlantic. Posez votre candidature d'ici le mardi 3 septembre et embarquez pour un voyage qui aura un impact sur le monde réel : https://lnkd.in/gxJp43ZA Vous voulez en savoir plus ? Rejoignez-nous pour l'une de nos prochaines sessions d'information les 17 et 31 juillet, 14 et 28 août 2024. Inscrivez-vous à une session d'information : https://lnkd.in/g6qUWHxR 📧 Des questions ? Contactez mcurtis@oceanstartupproject.ca #OceanInnovation #Lab2Market #ApplyNow #ResearchToMarket #OceanResearch

Alberta researchers, find out if Lab2Market Validate is a fit for you👇 Lab2Market Alberta is accepting applications for its winter 2025 Validate cohort! Lab2Market Validate gives researchers the opportunity to critically test and evaluate their ideas in the entrepreneurial landscape. This carefully curated 16-week experience is complemented by $15,000 in funding, exercises, workshops, and mentorship from industry experts – all with exploration at its core. Virtual Info Session: August 8, 10:00-11:00 MT Application Deadline: August 23, 2024 🔗To learn more, register for the info session and to apply: https://lnkd.in/d7QvK6vS Led by the University of Alberta with Innovate Calgary, The University of Lethbridge and Edmonton Unlimited as delivery partners, Lab2Market Alberta is a regional hub for the national Lab2Market program that helps brilliant minds in STEM graduate programs and postdoctoral programs reimagine their futures. #STEM #entrepreneurship Mitacs eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre - University of Alberta Health Innovation Hub at UAlberta University of Calgary Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking - UCalgary

As a #student or #researcher in the #quantum space, you may be considering a career path beyond academia. 🤔 With Lab2Market Discover Quantum, you’ll discover a new mindset, and maybe discover a new passion for #business and #entrepreneurship. 🤩 Apply until September 6th: https://bit.ly/3yVVxZe Start of program: September 24th, 2024 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSv7jbZn Mitacs Institut quantique - Université de Sherbrooke, ACET, Banque Nationale du Canada, Ville de Sherbrooke, FRQ Solutions,Technum Québec, Quantacet, Quantonation, Distriq, Zone d'innovation quantique de Sherbrooke, Quantum City, Institute for Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms Institute, Creative Destruction Lab - Montreal, Creative Destruction Lab, CDL-Toronto , Nexus for Quantum Technologies. Christian Beaubien, Mike Raymond, @Michael Rosenblatt , @Raymond Laflamme, Stephanie Simmons, Alexandre Blais , Atefeh (Atty) Mashatan, PhD, CISSP, Christian Weedbrook, Andrew Fursman, @David Gosset, Ian D'Souza, Lindsay J. LeBlanc, Martin Laforest, Shohini Ghose  Dal Innovates, Toronto Metropolitan University, Springboard Atlantic Inc., Build Ventures, MPA Morrison Park Advisors Inc., Entrevestor.com, Tribe Network, MindFrame Connect, Science Discovery Zone

📣 Join us on Thursday, July 25th at the Rose Theatre for the fourth annual Brampton Venture Expo, Brampton’s premier tech and entrepreneurship event that brings together startup founders, executives, investors, and industry leaders across Brampton’s biggest industries, including healthcare. Step into BVX 2024 to reimagine the future of innovation and startups in shaping our city.   Whether you’re a startup founder, a job-seeker searching for your next opportunity, or someone taking the leap into entrepreneurship - this event is for you! 🤩 Gain expert insights from industry leaders and experts through our panel discussions and lightning talks on Women’s Health and Innovation, Healthcare in Brampton, Communities for Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Brampton, Immigrant Success stories, and more!  🗣️ Engage in designated networking sessions through our Startup Zone to witness cutting-edge technologies, BReady Talent Zone to connect with top talent in Brampton, and Investor Zone to network with angel investors to unlock mentorship and funding opportunities. Stay tuned to our social media channels for more information to come on our panels and speakers! Don’t miss out, The deadline to register is July, 22nd, 2024. You can register for your FREE ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eSiFwFrA  #Bramptonmade ---- City of Brampton, Brampton Entrepreneur Centre, Altitude Accelerator, BHive, Rogers Cybersecure Catalyst, Toronto Metropolitan University, Downtown Brampton BIA, Brampton Board of Trade, Sheridan College, Algoma University, Founder Institute, Brampton Library, Invest Brampton - Economic Development Office, Zone Learning at Toronto Metropolitan University, Biomedical Zone, Centre for Urban Energy at Toronto Metropolitan University, Design Fabrication Zone at Toronto Metropolitan University, DMZ, Fashion Zone, Innovation Boost Zone, Legal Innovation Zone, Science Discovery Zone, Social Ventures Zone, Transmedia Zone, Lab2Market

Alberta grad students and post doctoral fellows: Have an idea for a startup based on your research? Applications for the Lab2Market Alberta Validate Winter 2025 industry-agnostic cohort are now open! L2M Validate gives researchers the opportunity to critically test and evaluate their idea in the entrepreneurial landscape. This carefully curated 16-week experience is complemented by $15,000 in funding, exercises, workshops, and mentorship from industry experts – all with exploration at its core. 🔗 Check out the info package and application, and register for an info session: https://lnkd.in/d7QvK6vS Led by the University of Alberta with Innovate Calgary, The University of Lethbridge and Edmonton Unlimited as delivery partners, Lab2Market Alberta is a regional hub for the national Lab2Market program that helps brilliant minds in STEM graduate programs and postdoctoral programs reimagine their futures. #STEM #entrepreneurship Mitacs eHUB Entrepreneurship Centre - University of Alberta Health Innovation Hub at UAlberta Hunter Hub for Entrepreneurial Thinking - UCalgary University of Calgary

Are you interested in exploring how your #quantum research can have real-life applications? As a #researcher in quantum tech or science, you may be considering your path beyond academia. With Lab2Market Discover, you’ll develop an #entrepreneurial mindset and discover if you have a passion for business. Apply until September 6th: https://bit.ly/3yVVxZe Start of program: September 24th, 2024 Website: https://lnkd.in/gSv7jbZn Mitacs Institut quantique - Université de Sherbrooke, Quantacet, Quantonation, Distriq, Zone d'innovation quantique de Sherbrooke, Quantum City, Institute for Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms Institute, Creative Destruction Lab - Montreal, Creative Destruction Lab, CDL-Toronto , Nexus for Quantum Technologies, Stewart Blusson Quantum Matter Institute Dal Innovates, Toronto Metropolitan University, Springboard Atlantic Inc.

The fourth annual Brampton Venture Expo is Brampton’s premier #tech and #entrepreneurship event bringing together startup #founders, executives, #investors, and industry leaders across Brampton’s biggest industries, including healthcare, to reimagine the future of #innovation and #startups in shaping our city. 🚀 #bramptonmade

#L2MSummit will be the place to experience Canada’s growing innovation spirit. Here’s why YOU need to attend📝 Taking place in Canada’s tech capital, be at the forefront of: ▫️Inspiring keynotes from Canada’s leading founders ▫️Breakout sessions to collaborate, connect and solve challenges ▫️Panel discussions from successful entrepreneurs, policymakers and investors ▫️Pitch competitions to showcase your venture and win cash prizes Exploring topics including sustainability, smart cities, advanced manufacturing, life sciences and more – there's something for everyone. 📍Metro Toronto Convention Centre - Toronto, ON 📆October 30-31, 2024 🔗Join the waitlist now: lab2market.ca/l2m-summit #L2MSummit #Toronto #Lab2Market The University of British Columbia Simon Fraser University University of Victoria University of Northern British Columbia (UNBC) University of Alberta University of Calgary The University of Lethbridge University of Manitoba University of Saskatchewan The University of Winnipeg University of Regina Brandon University Toronto Metropolitan University McMaster University University of Toronto Queen's University York University Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne Brock University University of Waterloo Concordia University Université Laval Institut national de la recherche scientifique Université de Montréal Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue Université de Sherbrooke Université du Québec à Chicoutimi Polytechnique Montréal Dalhousie University Memorial University, Newfoundland and Labrador University of New Brunswick University of Prince Edward Island Saint Mary's University Zone Learning at Toronto Metropolitan University Dal Innovates Lab2Market

It was an incredible year for Zone Learning at Collision! This year's conference event gathered 37,832 attendees from 117 countries and broke the record for the largest-ever gathering of female-led startups in North America! We had a fantastic presence and showcased the best of what Zone Learning has to offer. A remarkable 42 DMZ startups exhibited their groundbreaking innovations, alongside a number of startups from the Brampton Venture Zone by TMU, Science Discovery Zone, Clean Energy Zone, and Lab2Market. Biofect Innovations, Savyn, and Fibra represented us brilliantly in the pitch competition, with Biofect Innovations and Savyn both reaching the semi-finals! Our startups networked with industry experts, pitched to investors, and connected with some of the brightest minds in tech. We are incredibly proud of their achievements and the strides they made at this event. We’re grateful for the incredible opportunity to make connections with the tech community and are very proud of our startups, founders and members for their hard work and dedication. If we just met during Collision, welcome! Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to innovate and inspire!