Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize

About

The Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize is designed to help teams at the University of Toronto transform research in computer and engineering fields into investable companies, offering significant funding and resources across two phases, along with mentorship and educational support to ensure market readiness.

Benefits

• 💰Financial Support
  Up to $5,000 for exploration phase teams
• 💰Financial Support
  Up to $65,000 in milestone funding for prototype phase
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Mentorship support
• 🛠️ Resources & Tools
  Office and lab space
• 🎓Training & Mentorship
  Market fit education resources

Eligibility Criteria

• Team leaders must be full-time graduate students, postdocs, or faculty members from the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto
• Projects must focus on innovations in computer technology (e.g., semiconductors, AI, robotics, quantum technology)

Target Sector

Technology

Target Location

Canada