Welcome to the CanadianSME Small Business Podcast, hosted by Kripa Anand.
In today’s episode, we explore how Canada is emerging as a leader in deep tech, focusing on artificial intelligence and medical technology. We'll discuss the vital role of ventureLAB in supporting hardtech, AI, and MedTech founders and Canada's growing sovereignty in AI compute infrastructure.
Joining us today are Garry Chan, Head of AI Initiatives, and Nima Mohtaram, Head of MedTech Initiatives at ventureLAB. Garry is a technology entrepreneur and investor, while Nima is a seasoned leader in life sciences and advanced materials.
Key Highlights:
1. ventureLAB's Role in Powering Canada’s Knowledge-Based Economy: Garry and Nima share how ventureLAB supports founders in AI, hardtech, and MedTech through specialized programs and commercialization support.
2. Canada’s Sovereign AI Compute Strategy: Why developing sovereign AI infrastructure is essential for Canada's future, and how ventureLAB is helping shape this ecosystem.
3. ventureLAB's MedTech Vision and Challenges: The challenges and opportunities for MedTech startups in Canada, and ventureLAB's vision for the sector.
4. Supporting Founders: Productivity and Commercialization: How ventureLAB enables founders to scale faster through access to capital, strategic partnerships, and expertise.
5. Impact and the Future of Deep Tech in Canada: How ventureLAB’s initiatives in AI, MedTech, and hardtech contribute to Canada's long-term global competitiveness.
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