Grants and Contributions:

Title:
Expansion of the ventureLAB Investment Readiness Program - National and International Approach and Hardware Investment Readiness Initiative
Agreement Number:
1041694
Agreement Value:
$199,500.00
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2026 - Mar 31, 2027
Description:
The Capital Investment Program empowers Canadian high growth companies by enhancing investment readiness and unlocking investment opportunities through financial guidance, mentoring, networking, and educational support.
Organization:
National Research Council Canada
Expected Results:

The expected results and outcomes of NRC Industrial Research Assistance Program is focused on growing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) through innovation and wealth creation for Canada.

Location:
Markham, Ontario, CA L3R 9Z7
Reference Number:
172-2026-2027-Q1-1041694
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Business Number:
832922207
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Recipient's Operating Name:
VentureLAB
Recipient's Legal Name:
VentureLab Innovation Centre
Federal Riding Name:
Markham--Thornhill
Federal Riding Number:
35055
Program:
Industrial Research Assistance Program
Program Purpose:

The purpose of Industrial Research Assistance Program Contributions to Organizations is to support Organizations in providing innovation assistance services to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to advance their innovation knowledge and ability to innovate, grow through innovation and stimulate wealth creation for Canada.

Coverage:
Industrial Research Assistance Program projects stimulate wealth creation for Canada through technological innovation and strengthen Canadian innovation ecosystem by creating new industrial capacity.
NAICS Code:
541611