Labs4 Updates The Labs4 initiative is constantly evolving, and so are the stories of our partners, participants, and programs. On this page, you’ll find blog-style updates from across our Regional and Indigenous Entrepreneurship Hubs, along with national announcements, event coverage, and insights into Canada’s innovation ecosystem. Levelling up: Labs4’s second TRL cohort moves 34 research ventures closer to market Labs4’s Technology Readiness Level-Up (TRL) program has completed its second cohort, with 34 researcher-entrepreneurs from across Canada advancing research-based ventures through four months of applied research, mentorship and commercialization training. The Winter 2026 cohort brought…Read more Labs4 launches Market to Lab pilots at RRC Polytech and NSCC Valorizing Canadian Innovation: How Labs4 and Labs+ Turn Research into Economic Value Labs+: Activating Québec’s CCTT Ecosystem to Accelerate Research to Market Labs4: Leveraging the know-how of Canada’s colleges to drive innovation and productivity Labs4 launches Market to Lab pilots at RRC Polytech and NSCC Valorizing Canadian Innovation: How Labs4 and Labs+ Turn Research into Economic Value Impact Stories Every venture begins with an idea, and behind each idea is a person, a team, and a journey. Learn more about the researcher-entrepreneurs who are changing industries, building companies, and solving problems that matter to Canadians with the help of hands-on mentorship, training, and support from Labs4. FlintHub: Innovation Rooted in Relationship As the only virtual Indigenous Incubator in the Labs4 network, FlintHub is where Indigenous knowledge, innovation, and entrepreneurship come together in a flexible, accessible format. Housed out of United College at the University of Waterloo, FlintHub creates space for Indigenous entrepreneurs and innovators across Canada and the U.S. to design solutions, build businesses, and lead…Learn More More News Levelling up: Labs4’s second TRL cohort moves 34 research ventures closer to market Labs4 launches Market to Lab pilots at RRC Polytech and NSCC Valorizing Canadian Innovation: How Labs4 and Labs+ Turn Research into Economic Value Labs+: Activating Québec’s CCTT Ecosystem to Accelerate Research to Market Sign Up for Our E-News Receive updates on upcoming opportunities, success stories, and events. Email(Required)
