Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI)
Incubator
Description:
The Hardware Catalyst Initiative is Canada’s first hardware and silicon-focused lab and incubator. This competitive program supports companies building hardware and semiconductor-focused products, enabling enabling the creation of transformative technologies that will power our products of tomorrow — including healthcare technology, consumer electronics, telecommunications, smart energy, connected transportation, and more.
Comments on Funding:
No funding involved.
Currently accepting applications
Eligibility:
Applicants must:
1. be companies founded within 5 years immediately preceding the application;
2. be companies that have earned less than $5M in revenue in last 12 months;
3. have developed or be developing a novel semiconductor, sensor, silicon-based IP or an embedded system hardware product;
4. have customer engagement that validates the need and demonstrates that the team can attract and work with customers;
5. be companies incorporated in Canada;
6. have a CRA business number;
7. have 99 or fewer employees; preferably a co-founding team (of at least 2 or more) capable of product development, customer acquisition, and investment acquisition;
8. be located in Southern Ontario or have plans to establish a long-term presence in Southern Ontario.
Application Steps:
Applicants must submit their application online.
Documentation Needed:
No specific documentation has been identified.
Other Things to Note:
1. ventureLAB is a leading technology hub located in Markham in York Region, Canada’s second largest tech cluster.
2. 8th cohort is now open for application If you have any questions in the meantime, please reach out to hci@venturelab.ca .
About the author
Maurice
