VentureLAB announces first Hardware Catalyst Initiative cohortMarkham-based tech hub VentureLAB has announced the first cohort in its Hardware Catalyst Initiative (HCI), a hardware and silicon-focused lab aimed at supporting startups from Southern Ontario.

According to VentureLAB, the program was created out of the need to access expensive tools, lab space, investment, and industry expertise.

“Without this opportunity, it’s extremely difficult for hardware and silicon startups to afford thebarriers to entry,” said VentureLAB president and CEO Melissa Chee.

Climate Ventures announces first cohort of Earth Tech acceleratorCentre for Social Innovation’s Climate Ventures has announced 16 startups and nonprofits participating in the first cohort of its Earth Tech accelerator.

The climate ventures include Project Neutral, Springbay Studio, Dunya Habitats, CERT, Flash Forest, Innovia GEO, Just Vertical, Solar Wind Reliance Initiatives, and Volta Technique. | To read full story, visit https://startuparound.com/read/1580504406.142722/Today-in-cohorts:-VentureLAB,-Climate-Ventures?ref=audio_experience