Grant and Funding Programs Offered by ventureLAB
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
VentureLAB is a leading Canadian innovation hub in Markham, Ontario, dedicated to helping tech-driven businesses grow by providing essential resources and support systems. It connects entrepreneurs and startups with funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and programs to enhance investment readiness, contributing significantly to their success in the competitive tech sector.
6 opportunities available

Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGY

Other SupportPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingExpert AdviceClosed
ventureLAB — Accelerate AI
ventureLABAccelerate AI empowers startups with AI innovation support
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund — Small Businesses or Entrepreneurs Developing Agri-tech and Cleantech Solutions
ventureLABFunding for agri-tech and cleantech solutions in York Region
Eligible Funding
- Max. $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Manufacturing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Expert AdviceOpen
Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLABHardware and semiconductor-focused products lab and incubator
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Information and cultural industries
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESINNOVATION

Grant and FundingClosed
Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund (EIF) — Non-Profits that Serve Underrepresented Communities
ventureLABFunding for non-profit organizations in York Region
Eligible Funding
- From $10,000 to $10,000
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Information and cultural industries
- Other services (except public administration)
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGYENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATEINNOVATION

Loans and Capital investmentsOpen
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program
ventureLABSupport for technology companies ready to scale
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY