Applications are now open for the Lab2Market Health: Validate Winter 2026 cohort — a national program that helps researchers in health-related fields explore the commercial potential of their innovations.
This 16-week program provides a practical, hands-on introduction to entrepreneurship through a combination of funding, workshops, mentorship, and real-world customer discovery. It is designed to support research teams consisting of graduate students and their faculty supervisors.
Participants will benefit from:
🚀 $10,000 in funding
🚀 Product-market fit assessment
🚀 A world-class curriculum delivered by innovation leaders
🚀 Access to best-in-class advisors, industry experts, and funders
🚀 Access to a vast entrepreneurial network and community
Whether you’re already thinking about commercialization or simply exploring new avenues for your research, this program is a unique opportunity to build entrepreneurial skills and make meaningful connections in the health innovation ecosystem.
🔗 Apply by: August 29, 2025
📅 Program begins: January 5, 2026
👉 Learn more and apply: lab2market.ca/validate