ventureLAB’s VP of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Avinash Persaud, took on the role of moderator for a thought-provoking panel discussion “Sustainable Semiconductor Solutions with AI” at Elevate Festival 2023.

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Hugh Chow, global leader in innovation and technology appointed CEO at ventureLAB
“On behalf of the Board of Directors, it is our pleasure to welcome Hugh to the dynamic ventureLAB team,” said Yalda Riahi, Chair of ventureLAB’s Board of Directors. “We believe that Hugh’s unique expertise in many of the technology-centric sectors will help move us to the next chapter of helping Canadian companies succeed globally. We also believe his leadership will contribute significantly to Canada’s goal of solidifying our position in key high-value industries, including semiconductors, AI and medtech.”
ventureLAB Unveils Canada’s First Hardware Angel Network
ventureLAB announced the launch of the Hardware Angel Network (HAN), the only hardware and deep-tech focused investor network supporting pre-seed and seed stage startups in the country.
Celebrating the future of women in tech at ventureLAB
On March 29, women entrepreneurs, founders from ventureLAB’s Tech Undivided initiative and senior leaders in the hardware and semiconductor industry came together from across the province to celebrate and recognize women in the tech sector.
ventureLAB’s 2022 Annual Review
2022 was an exceptional year for ventureLAB as they continued to build tech titans that are Born Global, Inclusive by Design and Built to Scale.
The one-of-a-kind startup making it easy for companies to use autonomous machinery
ventureLAB’s Accelerate AI company, Cyberworks Robotics, is a one-of-a-kind startup that’s making it easy for companies to use autonomous machinery. A real-time example can be seen in ventureLAB’s Innovation Space where Cyberworks Robotics’ sensor technology is actively used on the floor cleaning machines, keeping the space tidy using a fully autonomous vehicle.
APPLY NOW to ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative!
ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative is now accepting applications. Learn more and apply by March 6!
ventureLAB Announced the 5th Cohort of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative
ventureLAB is proud to present our 5th cohort of Hardware Catalyst Initiative.
ventureLAB Announces the 2022 Winners of the York Region Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
ventureLAB, along with York Region, is pleased to announce the winners of both streams of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund…