Start date
Fall 2026
Lab2Market is a nationwide program that helps STEM graduate and postdoctoral programs take their innovative technologies to the world.
Next Planned Cohort
L2M Validate Fall 2026 – Applications now open
Fall 2026
$10,000
Applicants must be eligible for Mitacs
16 Weeks
25+ Hours/Week

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: programs@innovatecalgary.com
Together with our funders and partners, we are advancing innovation and shaping a brighter future for all.









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









Contact programs@innovatecalgary.com