Dal Innovates is accepting applicants for its Collide Launch and Lab2Market Launch programs, which are designed to help student founders and university-based research teams advance early-stage ventures. The deadline is Jan. 18.

The four-month accelerators provide weekly online training sessions focused on venture development, along with one-on-one mentorship from industry professionals. Participants also take part in a simulated “Board of Directors” process intended to introduce real-world accountability and decision-making structures common in growing companies.

The programs, open to teams from across Atlantic Canada, emphasize practical support rather than classroom instruction. In addition to structured programming, participants gain access to a regional network of entrepreneurs, investors, and innovation leaders. Dal Innovates says these connections are intended to help teams validate ideas, refine business models, and prepare for future funding or commercialization opportunities.

Selected teams may receive up to $10,000 in non-dilutive funding to support venture development during the program. The funding can be used for expenses such as customer discovery, product development, or market testing.

Questions related to the program can be directed to Lab2Market Launch Manager Jessie Furze (JFurze@dal.ca) or Collide Launch Manager Shivani Madhavan (Shivani.Madhavan@dal.ca), who are overseeing the current intake.