
Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR)
Last Update: July 22, 2025
ON, Canada
Assistance for technology based businesses in Southern Ontario
At a glance
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Timeline
- Open Date : November 14, 2019
Financing Type
Grant and Funding
Expert Advice
Eligible Industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Funds Providers
Program status
Open
Overview
The Launch Lab — Entrepreneurs In Residence (EIR) program offers advisory support to innovative startups and existing businesses in Eastern Ontario, focusing on helping companies overcome growth challenges and commercialize new technologies or ideas. While the specific maximum funding amount is not disclosed, the program provides access to business expertise and guidance as part of its government-funded initiative to foster entrepreneurship and innovation.
Activities funded
- Business advisory support for companies with innovative technologies or ideas.
- Development and commercialization of innovations to build globally competitive businesses.
- Mentorship and guidance for startups and existing businesses seeking growth.
Examples of admissible projects:
$ 120,000
Implement IoT solutions to optimize energy consumption in residential buildings
$ 120,000
Introduce a smart farming system to increase agricultural productivity and sustainability
$ 150,000
Launch an innovative e-learning platform to deliver specialized training to professionals
$ 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
- 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?
- Businesses with an innovative technology or idea
- New startups in Eastern Ontario
- Existing businesses in Eastern Ontario seeking to grow
Eligible geographic areas
- Eastern Ontario, including the following regions:
- Kingston
- Lanark
- Quinte
- Leeds & Grenville
- Cornwall & The Counties
- 1000 Islands
- Frontenac
- Hastings
- Prince Edward, Lennox & Addington
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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