ventureLAB is pleased to announce its sponsorship of Startup Fest’s inaugural HardTech Fest, which will take place in Montreal on July 10, 2024. In partnership with the City of Markham and York Region, HardTech Fest will serve as the premier event convening leaders and innovators from Canada’s tech ecosystem, providing a unique platform to explore new opportunities in the HardTech industry.
HardTech Fest brings together a diverse group of attendees, including tech entrepreneurs, investors, industry leaders, policymakers, and enthusiasts. The event aims to create a dynamic platform for networking, discussion, and collaboration with a focus on growing the Bromont semiconductor ecosystem. ventureLAB is committed to advancing the HardTech industry in Bromont and beyond by forming new partnerships and strengthening existing relationships.
“We’re excited to bring Hard Tech Fest to Montreal for the first time,” said Sep Assadian, VP of Founder Success at ventureLAB. “With its growing reputation as a hub for hard tech innovation, Montreal is the perfect backdrop for this premier event, providing a unique opportunity to connect with hard tech enthusiasts, founders, and investors. We look forward to the innovation and opportunities ahead as we forge new partnerships and collaborations across the region.”
One of the highlights of HardTech Fest will be the “Oxford Debate: Hard Tech Startups are a Bad Investment” panel. This fascinating discussion will feature Raymond Chik, ventureLAB advisor and advisory board chair of the HardTech Investor Network (HIN), along with panelists Susan Schofer, Erin O’Keefe Graham, Bertrand Nepveu, and Charles Lesperance. They will delve into the challenges and opportunities of securing significant funding for hardware and explore the role of venture capital and corporate partnerships in driving innovation.
HIN is a deep tech focused investor network supporting Canadian pre-seed and seed stage startups. The network provides high potential, curated investment opportunities to support hard tech companies focused on building the technologies of the future.
“We are excited to be taking part in the Oxford Debate at Hard Tech Fest and exploring both the challenges and opportunities of investing in hard tech startups. We hope the debate will stimulate discussion about the future of hard tech and the role of investment in driving innovation in the sector,” said Raymond Chick, Chair of the Advisory Board of the Hard Tech Investor Network.
Register now to attend HardTech Fest, taking place in Montreal, Quebec from July 10th to 12th.
