Stem Cell Network Awards for Lab2Market Validate
Lab2Market Validate, formally known as Lab2Market, gives researchers the opportunity to critically test and evaluate their idea in the entrepreneurial landscape. This carefully curated 16-week experience is complemented by funding, exercises, workshops, and mentorship from industry experts – all with exploration at its core. The program will take participants through the process of unlocking the business potential of a research idea – from meeting customers, building a network, and most importantly, developing entrepreneurial grit. SCN is pleased to collaborate with Lab2Market to support the participation of the stem cell and regenerative medicine research community in the upcoming National Health cohort of Lab2Market Validate.
Application Deadline: May 23, 2025
Start Date: September 29, 2025
Location: Virtual
Who Should Attend
Applicants must apply in teams consisting of:
Entrepreneurial Lead (EL): A full time graduate (Masters or Ph.D.) student, postdoctoral fellow within five years of having finished their graduate degree, or research assistant. The EL is expected to work on the project full-time (20-40 hours/week) over the duration of the program, representing the team in all training sessions and leading all activities. Please note, undergrads are also eligible if they have been involved in the generation of the project’s intellectual property.
Technical Lead (TL): The principal investigator of the research project. The TL is expected to participate in select training sessions and assist the EL throughout the program.
The Lab2Market Validate program is open to all researchers in Canada. To be eligible for seats supported by Stem Cell Network, the trainee (Entrepreneurial Lead) and PI (Technical Lead) must be working in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine in a Canadian lab.
Participants in Lab2Market Validate will receive:
- $10,000 in funding.
- The opportunity to assess product-market fit.
- 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.
How to apply
Lab2Market Validate is highly competitive. SCN is offering up to three awards that will support seats for stem cells and regenerative medicine researchers to participate in the program. To apply for the SCN awards:
- See more details and apply for the Lab2Market Validate program here.
- Send an email with the subject line “Lab2Market Validate Application” to trainingSCN@stemcellnetwork.ca. In the email, please attach the CV of the Entrepreneurial Lead (trainee) and indicate the date that the application was submitted to Lab2Market.
For further information on this Lab2Market program, contact validate@lab2market.ca. For SCN application related enquiries, please contact trainingSCN@stemcellnetwork.ca.