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ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program - Ontario - Canada
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ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program

Support for technology companies ready to scale
ventureLAB
Last Update: March 4, 2026
Funding available
No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Get access to services designed specifically to prepare your company for investment and rapid growth, including how to craft a compelling pitch, connecting with investors, and putting in place a long-term capital strategy to support rapid growth and the s

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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Improve governance or administrative structure
  • Develop strategic partnerships
Eligible Funding
  • No Condition
Timeline
  • Open continuously

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Information and cultural industries
  • Finance and insurance
  • Professional, scientific and technical services
  • Health care and social assistance
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • For-profit business
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • Black Canadians
  • Startups
  • Women

Next steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

The Capital Investment Program by ventureLAB supports activities that help scale-ready companies develop a long-term capital strategy to fuel rapid business growth. It focuses on improving founder/investor dynamics and providing comprehensive support throughout the fundraising journey.

  • Refinement of investment pitches with the help of experienced Advisors.
  • Connecting founders with strategically-aligned investors through a vast network of partners.
  • Providing platforms for founder showcases such as Demo Days and Investor Cafés.
  • Facilitating introductions to investors and navigating the term sheet negotiation process.
  • Data curation for due diligence to ensure thorough preparation for funding rounds.

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

This program is best suited for companies that are ready to scale and are looking to develop a long-term capital strategy to support rapid business growth. It focuses primarily on supporting founders who experience unconscious bias, barriers to equal opportunity, and historic under-representation. Additionally, the program is open to earlier-stage companies and pre-seed ventures seeking support to establish market traction and growth strategies.

Who is not eligible

  • Companies without demonstrable market traction
  • Companies lacking recurring market revenue and customer response

Eligible expenses

This program supports companies in their growth by assisting them throughout the fundraising process. It focuses on building a robust capital strategy and fostering interactions between founders and investors to facilitate business scaling.

  • Refinement of investment pitches for scale-ready companies.
  • Facilitating introductions with strategically-aligned investors.
  • Supporting negotiations during the term sheet process.
  • Organizing Demo Days and Investor Cafés for founder showcases.
  • Focusing on inclusive support for BIPOC and women-led ventures.

Eligible geographic areas

This program does not specify any eligible geographical areas for companies applying for the grant within the provided information. Eligibility likely depends on other criteria outlined by the funding body or hosting organization, ventureLAB.

Additional information

Here are additional relevant details for this grant:

  • There are no fees for participating in the program, and no equity is taken in the participating companies.
  • Participants get access to a global network of mentors, investors, partners, and other entrepreneurs.
  • Advisory support is strategic and tailored based on the company's investment readiness stage.
  • Regular events like Demo Days and Investor Cafés offer platform opportunities for founder showcases.

Documents and links

ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program

Frequently Asked Questions about the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.

What is the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program?

Get access to services designed specifically to prepare your company for investment and rapid growth, including how to craft a compelling pitch, connecting with investors, and putting in place a long-term capital strategy to support rapid growth and the s

What expenses are eligible under ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program?

The Capital Investment Program by ventureLAB supports activities that help scale-ready companies develop a long-term capital strategy to fuel rapid business growth. It focuses on improving founder/investor dynamics and providing comprehensive support throughout the fundraising journey. Refinement of investment pitches with the help of experienced Advisors. Connecting founders with strategically-aligned investors through a vast network of partners. Providing platforms for founder showcases such as Demo Days and Investor Cafés. Facilitating introductions to investors and navigating the term sheet negotiation process. Data curation for due diligence to ensure thorough preparation for funding rounds.

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 Loans and Capital investments

Who are the financial supporters of the ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program?

ventureLAB — Capital Investment Program is funded by ventureLAB

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