Open
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Markham, Ontario, Canada
Overview
ventureLAB’s Investment Readiness Program helps Canadian hardtech and deeptech startups prepare to raise capital. It supports pitch materials, capital strategy, due diligence, and investor connections through advisory support and a cohort-based series.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Develop a new product or service
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Markham
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Capital strategy development
- Pitch refinement and investor material preparation
- Fundraising preparation and due diligence support
- Investor introductions and showcase events
Documents Needed
- Pitch deck
- Financial model
- Due diligence documentation
- Information on funding target and use of funds
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian hardtech startups
- Canadian deeptech startups
- Startups in MedTech, AI, semiconductors, advanced manufacturing, robotics, cleantech, and hardware
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Selection criteria
- Experienced, diverse founding team with execution capability
- Demonstrable market traction or validation
- Innovative, defensible technology addressing a significant problem
- Clear go-to-market approach
- Potential to benefit underrepresented founders seeking earlier-stage investment
How to apply
- Step 1: Register interest
- Use the program’s online interest form to start the process.
- Step 2: Share program fit details
- Provide information about your startup, fundraising stage, and capital needs.
- Step 3: Join the selected stream
- ventureLAB places eligible founders into the Investment Readiness Series or Advisory stream.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by ventureLAB for program fit.
- Selected founders are onboarded into the appropriate program stream.
- Participants receive advisory support and may join showcase events or curated meetings.
Additional information
- The program has two streams: Investment Readiness Series and Investment Readiness Advisory.
- ventureLAB takes no equity in participating companies.
- Founder showcases such as Demo Days and Investor Cafés may be included.
- Support is tailored to the startup’s fundraising stage and timeline.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program Program
What is the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program?
ventureLAB’s Investment Readiness Program helps Canadian hardtech and deeptech startups prepare to raise capital. It supports pitch materials, capital strategy, due diligence, and investor connections through advisory support and a cohort-based series.
Who is eligible for the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program program?
To be eligible for the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program program, you must:
Canadian hardtech or deeptech startup
Innovation-driven, scalable business
Actively preparing to raise capital
What expenses are eligible under ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program?
Capital strategy development
Pitch refinement and investor material preparation
Fundraising preparation and due diligence support
Investor introductions and showcase events
Who can I contact for more information about the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program?
You can contact ventureLAB by email at hello@venturelab.ca or by phone at 905-248-2727.
Where is the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program available?
The ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program?
ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program is funded by ventureLAB