Lab2Market NSERC – A New Research Commercialization Opportunity

Lab2Market (L2M) Program is excited to announce that applications for Lab2Market NSERC program are now live! This program is delivered in partnership with the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC) and is an extension of the Idea to Innovation (I2I) Market Assessment Grant.

This 4-month program offers:

  • Curriculum (lectures, talks, and workshops) designed to introduce researchers to the world of entrepreneurship.
  • An advisor network (founders, industry leaders, and service providers) to help researchers through their business venture.
  • A community of like-minded entrepreneurs.
  • $20,000 in funding to support researchers in getting their idea off the ground.
  • The opportunity for future funding through the NSERC I2I Phase I grant.

The first cohort is scheduled to run in March 2022 with applications closing on January 5th, 2022. To apply please visit the application page.

It is encouraged to come out to one of the information sessions (Nov 3, Nov 17, Dec 1) to learn more about the program and application best practices (Register here).

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to wkosiba@ryerson.ca.