Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Incubator program providing access to a state-of-the-art hardware and semiconductor prototyping and testing lab, expert advisors, partner ecosystem, IP and market development support, and free workspace at ventureLAB for companies building hardware and semiconductor products.

• Must have developed or be developing a novel semiconductor, sensor, silicon-based IP or embedded system hardware product
• company founded within 5 years preceding application
• incorporated in Canada with a CRA business number
• less than $5M revenue in last 12 months
• 99 or fewer employees, preferably a co-founding team of 2+
• demonstrated customer engagement
• located in or planning long-term presence in Southern Ontario.