Applications for the Fall 2026 Lab2Market Validate Foundations (Ontario Hub) will open in summer 2026. For all Lab2Market programming, visit the Lab2Market website.

Are you eager to bring your idea to market but unsure where to start? As a researcher in emerging technologies, you may sense the commercial potential of your work but need guidance on how to take the first step and tap into the resources around you. With Validate Foundations, you’ll gain the essential knowledge and tools to seize these opportunities, including access to the Lab2Market Validate program.

Validate Foundations is a three-day intensive virtual training program aimed at providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the process and best practices for research commercialization. Upon completion, graduates will possess the knowledge necessary to initiate their commercialization endeavors and strategically position their projects to capitalize on various opportunities within the ecosystem. These opportunities include Lab2Market’s Validate program, incubator and accelerator programs, and public innovation grants.

This program will be delivered virtually at 10am and 2pm daily from Tuesday October 13 through Thursday, October 15, 2026.