Haven Greens is producing over 6,000 lbs of leafy greens each day from Kinghaven Farms in King Township.
Startups & Innovation
Tailored Genes breaks new ground to build full-service viral vector facility in Vaughan
The new space is more than a physical expansion. It represents a philosophical shift for Tailored Genes, from an R&D-focused service provider to a full-service biomanufacturing partner, capable of guiding clients from concept to clinic.
YSBEC Success Story: AET Basketball
Santhosh Rajmohan, founder and director of AET Basketball, is passionate about ensuring everyone has the opportunity to play sports.
The Tariff Impact Podcast | Dennis Dussin | President, Alps Welding
Listen to the fourth episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about what steps Alps Welding President Dennis Dussin suggests other local manufacturers take to minimize the impact on their business by looking at diversifying to new markets and building cooperation at home.
York University expands innovation ecosystem with Lab2Market Validate Program
York University’s YSpace continues to expand its innovation ecosystem through strategic partnership with Lab2Market (L2M) to deliver the Lab2Market Validate Ontario Cohort.
Markham-based NordSpace launches SHARP supersonic and hypersonic platform
NordSpace, the Markham-based space tech company that is building launchers and its own Canadian spaceport, has unveiled its Supersonic and Hypersonic Applications Research Platform (SHARP).
The Tariff Impact Podcast | David Paterson | Ontario Representative in Washington DC, Ontario Government
Listen to the third episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about what the Government of Ontario’s representative in Washington DC is seeing on the ground there as Canada and the province continue to work towards a resolution with tariffs imposed by the US Government.
The Tariff Impact Podcast | Dennis Darby | President & CEO of CME
Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) has been advocating for and representing member interests and have earned an extensive and effective track record of working for and with 2,500 leading manufacturers from coast to coast to help their businesses grow. Listen to the second episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about what Canada’s largest manufacturers and exporters industry association is seeing and doing in regards to the trade uncertainty and tariffs with the United States.
York University and ventureLAB strengthen partnership with renewed Memorandum of Understanding
York University and ventureLAB signed a renewed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand their collaboration in talent development, research, and industry-driven innovation.
The Tariff Impact Podcast | Todd Winterhalt SVP | Export Development Canada
Export Development Canada can start all the way at the beginning of an exporter’s journey or at the beginning of a business plan in some cases with market intelligence and information that can be provided to companies, who are looking to diversify markets, put together an exporting plan, and in some cases, all the way through a suite of financial products. Listen to the first episode of The Tariff Impact Podcast to learn more about the supports in place and a historic $5-billion investment to support Canadian exporters during this time of market uncertainity.
Richmond Hill-based Maple Advanced Robotics Inc. wins Hannover Messe ROBOTICS AWARD 2025
The ROBOTICS AWARD 2025, one of the most coveted awards in the international robotics community, was presented to Canadian company Maple Advanced Robotics on 19 February 2025 at the HANNOVER MESSE Press Preview. The award-winning MARI AARS project is an AI-driven robotics platform for fast and code-free programming.
Announcing the 2024 Winners of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund
ventureLAB, in partnership with York Region, is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Entrepreneurship and Innovation Fund, dedicated to supporting organizations that encourage innovation and cultivate diversity.
Convertus breaks ground on East Gwillimbury biofuel plant
The East Gwillimbury project, set to open in 2027, will process organic waste via anaerobic digestion into biogas, and later, renewable natural gas. The RNG will offset fossil natural gas in local pipelines.
York Region breaks ground on $490M biofuel facility
York Region officials broke ground on a new $490-million biofuel facility in East Gwillimbury expected to reduce regional greenhouse gas emissions by 15,000 tonnes annually.
Forging Connections and Driving Growth: A Recap of the 2024 MedTech Conference
The MedTech Conference in Toronto has come to an end and it was an exciting time and valuable experience! The 3-day event, which was leveraged to highlight the strength of York Region’s growing life sciences and health tech sector, was filled with insightful panels, engaging discussions, and dynamic networking sessions.
Ontario Investing in free business training for racialized and indigenous entrepreneurs
The Ontario government is investing $5 million in the Racialized and Indigenous Supports for Entrepreneurs (RAISE) program for 2024-25 to provide free access to business coaching, training and grants for more than 400 Indigenous, Black and other racialized entrepreneurs.
Vaughan-based Volatus has the tech to deliver goods by drone
Volatus — which now has 150 employees — has embarked on its most ambitious transaction yet. Earlier this year, it announced a merger with Drone Delivery Canada Corp.
ventureLAB and Sterling Industries sign MOU to strengthen medtech innovation in Vaughan
ventureLAB, leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada located in York Region, announced a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Sterling Industries, a premier North American medical device contract manufacturer. This partnership highlights their shared commitment to accelerating the growth of the MedTech ecosystem in Vaughan.
York Region named one of ‘Canada’s Best Locations’ to invest by Site Selection Magazine
York Region is a top destination for business, innovation and talent and investing in business supports and services is integral to ensuring businesses and employees in York Region contribute to a strong economy.
YSpace launches ELLA Incubator in partnership with York Region
The ELLA Incubator program is part of YSpace’s broader Project JumpSTART initiative, which focuses on driving economic development and innovation within York Region. The collaborative effort brings together YSpace, the Schulich School of Business’s Office of Innovation & Entrepreneurship, the Treefrog Accelerator and York Region to foster a supportive environment for entrepreneurs.
Discover the top 5 reasons to join the Canadian delegation at the world’s largest industrial trade fair
Calling all York Region Manufacturers, Suppliers and Tech/Automation Providers! In April 2025, Canada will proudly headline Hannover Messe, the world’s largest showcase of advanced manufacturing and energy solutions. Discover the advantages of participating as an exhibitor and sign up now!
How ventureLAB is helping a Brazilian medical device startup build credibility in the Canadian market
“Many people ask me: why Canada instead of the US? And my answer to them is: why not Canada?” he said. “We could see not only how powerful Canada is, but also how reliable the Canadian ecosystem is.”
HardTech Fest: ventureLAB’s Premier Event at Startup Fest
ventureLAB is proud to sponsor the inaugural HardTech Fest, Garage & Co’s premier event at Startup Fest’s, taking place on July 10, 2024, in Montreal. In partnership with The City of Markham and York Region, HardTech Fest serves as a premier gathering for leaders and innovators in the Canadian tech ecosystem, offering a unique platform for exploring new opportunities in the HardTech industry.
Canadian healthcare tech gets a shot in the arm; featuring Aurora-based Skinopathy
While it’s typically Canadian to not toot our own horn, the country is packed with health-care companies — big and small — with smart solutions to help us live healthier lives. By leveraging technology, including AI, we’re able to better access (and understand) our medical scans, keep a digital eye on our aging loved ones living alone at home, use our smartphone’s camera to detect skin cancer and access trustworthy medical videos rather than Googling symptoms across random sites (and panicking at the misdiagnosis).
How ventureLAB is helping a Chilean quantum tech startup break into the Canadian market
Being geographically closer to these companies prompted qSquire’s interest in Canada, but they still needed to get a foot in the door. This is what led them to ventureLAB’s Soft Landing program.
Ontario supports the development of smarter, more sustainable transportation technologies with $1.5M in funding to York Region innovation partner York University through OVIN
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN), with support from the Ontario Government, announced $1.5 million in funding to York University and in partnership with Centennial College to support small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups in developing and testing innovative automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions.
York Region provides ventureLAB with $1 million in funding
York Regional Council has reaffirmed its commitment to economic development, innovation and talent across York Region through a $1 million funding agreement with ventureLAB, the Region’s innovation centre.
Popular Toronto destination becoming test hub for tiny three-wheeled cars built in York Region
Exhibition Place’s sprawling 192-acre site has been selected as the perfect real-world testing ground for the new three-wheeled electric commuter cars, described by SARIT as an “affordable” means of travel that could be used to “ease traffic congestion and solve parking problems” in Toronto.
Province investing $150,000 for the YSpace Northern York Region Hub
The YSpace Northern York Region Hub is a partnership between The Town of Georgina and the Town of East Gwillimbury and York University’s YSpace.
How VCycene creates a cleaner, healthier future for Canadians
Learn how Vcycene, one of ventureLAB’s Hardware Catalyst Initiative companies, is addressing Canada’s significant food waste issue with their innovative cleantech solution.