Lab2Market

Lab2Market is a nationwide program that helps STEM graduate and postdoctoral programs take their innovative technologies to the world. 

Applications for the L2M Validate Fall 2025 Cohort are now open

Next Planned Cohort

L2M Validate Winter 2026

Start date

Fall 2025

Grants/Funding

$10,000

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible for Mitacs

Duration

16 Weeks

Time commitment

25+ Hours/Week

About the program

Lab2Market Validate Alberta is an industry agnostic opportunity for grad students (Master, Ph.D.) and postdocs at Alberta post-secondaries to critically test and evaluate ideas in the entrepreneurial landscape.  

Lab2Market programs exist to guide participants through every step of the entrepreneurial journey, from contemplation to confidence.  

Lab2Market Validate Alberta is a regional hub led by the University of Alberta with Innovate Calgary, The University of Lethbridge and Edmonton Unlimited as delivery partners. 

For questions, please reach out to: claire.kay@ualberta.ca 

Innovating together

Together with our funders and partners, we are advancing innovation and shaping a brighter future for all.


Partners


Funders

Have questions about this program?

Contact Claire Kay