
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Last Update: January 24, 2025
ON, Canada
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) at a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : July 9, 2024
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Grant Providers
- Launch Lab
Status
Open
Overview of the Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program
Receive assistance for your tech-based business with an innovative technology or idea and that is experiencing challenges and looking to grow.
Team members with various areas of expertise can assist you foster entrepreneurship and commercialization to he
Eligible projects & activities
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 120,000
Implement IoT solutions to optimize energy consumption in residential buildings
$ 150,000
Launch an innovative e-learning platform to deliver specialized training to professionals
$ 120,000
Introduce a smart farming system to increase agricultural productivity and sustainability
$ 100,000
Develop an AI-based customer service chatbot to improve user experience and efficiency
$ 130,000
Develop a telemedicine platform to offer virtual healthcare services to remote areas
$ 90,000
Create a mobile app for local artisans to sell their products globally with ease
Eligibility criteria of the Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program
- Must be a business operating in Eastern Ontario.
- Must have an innovative technology or idea.
- Startups and existing businesses looking to grow are eligible.
Who is eligible?
Launch Lab works with businesses that have an innovative technology or idea, including new startups and existing businesses facing growth challenges within Eastern Ontario. The focus is on fostering entrepreneurship and the commercialization of innovations to build globally competitive companies in Eastern Ontario.
Eligible expenses
Eligible expenses for this grant include costs related to research and development, hiring staff, marketing, and technology upgrades. You can also use the funds for equipment purchases and training programs.
- Research and development
- Hiring staff
- Marketing expenses
- Technology upgrades
- Equipment purchases
- Training programs
Eligible geographic areas
The Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) grant is available to companies operating within a specific area in Eastern Ontario. These regions have been designated to support innovation and entrepreneurial growth through this grant.
- Kingston
- Lanark
- Quinte
- Leeds & Grenville
- Cornwall & The Counties
- 1000 Islands
- Frontenac
- Hastings
- Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington
Eligibility criteria of the Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program
- Relevance of the project to the grant's focus areas
- Demonstrated need for funding
- Evidence of community impact
Additional information
Here are additional relevant details for this grant:
- Launch Lab is part of a provincially-funded network, indicating potential access to broader resources and insights that can assist applicants.
- The organization emphasizes innovation and the commercialization of ideas, suggesting a focus on supporting projects with significant innovative elements.
- Launch Lab operates through a network of advisors, offering personalized support and mentoring for businesses involved.
- Although physically based in Kingston, Launch Lab's operations cover a wide area in Eastern Ontario, ensuring regional outreach and support.
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