Labs4
Empowering student researcher-entrepreneurs to turn academic breakthroughs into real-world solutions.
If you are a current undergraduate student, recent graduate, or postdoc at ULethbridge with a research-based innovation and a passion for impact, Labs4 programming is made for you.
Programs
Technology Readiness Level Up (TRL)
A 4-month placement in applied research labs that provides students at all levels with training to advance your innovation from concept to prototype. Gain access to mentorship and hands-on support in product development, testing, and market validation. TRL is designed to help turn innovative research into real-world products and thriving startups.
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Market to Lab (MtL)
Over two intensive months, lead a team of college students through hands-on projects that address a specific commercialization barrier, such as market validation, business model development, or technical refinement. MtL equips researcher-entrepreneurs with the practical skills, leadership experience, and mindset required to overcome early commercialization barriers and confidently launch or scale a research-based venture.
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Questions about programming or eligibility? Reach out to the Innovation Program Coordinator