ICE Training & Experiential Learning at ventureLAB
ICE Training & Experiential Learning at ventureLAB
Sector & Price:
Sector & Price:
ICT
ICT
Manufacturing
Manufacturing
$100 per student
$100 per student
Requirements Met:
Requirements Met:
Sector-partnered experiences - ICE
Sector-partnered experiences - ICE
Experiential learning
Experiential learning
Date:
Date:
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Thursday, November 20, 2025
Time:
Time:
9:00 AM - 2:10 PM
9:00 AM - 2:10 PM
Address:
Address:
3600 Steeles Ave E, Room E171, Markham, ON L3R 9Z7
3600 Steeles Ave E, Room E171, Markham, ON L3R 9Z7
Overview:
Overview:
ventureLAB is a leading innovation hub located in Markham, at the heart of York Region’s thriving tech corridor. It supports hardware technology and enterprise software companies through mentorship, advisory programs, and an innovation space with specialized labs for prototyping and testing. As home to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only incubator for hardware and semiconductor startups, ventureLAB has become a launchpad for companies building products that shape the future of technology.
ventureLAB is a leading innovation hub located in Markham, at the heart of York Region’s thriving tech corridor. It supports hardware technology and enterprise software companies through mentorship, advisory programs, and an innovation space with specialized labs for prototyping and testing. As home to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Canada’s only incubator for hardware and semiconductor startups, ventureLAB has become a launchpad for companies building products that shape the future of technology.
What makes this experience unique?
What makes this experience unique?
This SHSM experience at ventureLAB introduces students to one of Canada’s most advanced ecosystems for hardware and innovation.
This SHSM experience at ventureLAB introduces students to one of Canada’s most advanced ecosystems for hardware and innovation.
Students gain exposure to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, where startups are designing and testing cutting-edge technologies in semiconductors, IoT, and AI-driven hardware.
Students gain exposure to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, where startups are designing and testing cutting-edge technologies in semiconductors, IoT, and AI-driven hardware.
Students explore prototype and testing labs, spaces rarely accessible at this scale, and see firsthand how ideas move from concept to working product.
Students explore prototype and testing labs, spaces rarely accessible at this scale, and see firsthand how ideas move from concept to working product.
Mentors and professionals share insights into real-world innovation pathways, from protecting intellectual property to scaling globally.
Mentors and professionals share insights into real-world innovation pathways, from protecting intellectual property to scaling globally.
The visit emphasizes how collaboration between entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers drives technological breakthroughs.
The visit emphasizes how collaboration between entrepreneurs, engineers, and designers drives technological breakthroughs.
By the end of the program, students leave with a clearer understanding of the innovation process, access to an inspiring environment where Canada’s next big technologies are built, and the opportunity to see career pathways that go beyond software into the world of advanced hardware.
By the end of the program, students leave with a clearer understanding of the innovation process, access to an inspiring environment where Canada’s next big technologies are built, and the opportunity to see career pathways that go beyond software into the world of advanced hardware.
Trailer:
Trailer:
Drop-off Location:
Drop-off Location:
The bus drop-off location is in the parking lot on Firebrace Road, accessible from Steeles Avenue East. Our staff will be waiting there to guide you to the event space.
The bus drop-off location is in the parking lot on Firebrace Road, accessible from Steeles Avenue East. Our staff will be waiting there to guide you to the event space.
Agenda:
Agenda:
😀 9:00am - 9:30am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry!)
🌞 9:30am - 9:45am: Warm up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up!)
🧊 9:45am - 11:30am: Hands-on (dare we say fun) workshop on Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship and Introduction to Case Challenge
🍱 11:30am - 12:30: Lunch and Lab Tours (students are broken in groups for a better tour experience)
💡 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Students work on ICE Challenge related to the hardware/technology industry
🏆 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Student presentations (winner takes all!)
🍬 2:00pm - 2:10pm: Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)
😀 9:00am - 9:30am: Students arrive (we will be there to greet you, don’t worry!)
🌞 9:30am - 9:45am: Warm up activity (after all, we need to get warmed up!)
🧊 9:45am - 11:30am: Hands-on (dare we say fun) workshop on Innovation, Creativity & Entrepreneurship and Introduction to Case Challenge
🍱 11:30am - 12:30: Lunch and Lab Tours (students are broken in groups for a better tour experience)
💡 12:30pm - 1:30pm: Students work on ICE Challenge related to the hardware/technology industry
🏆 1:30pm - 2:00pm: Student presentations (winner takes all!)
🍬 2:00pm - 2:10pm: Wrap up (yes, there will be candy)
Helpful Info:
Helpful Info:
Schedule Flexibility
Schedule Flexibility
We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.
We understand that bus schedules often shape your day more than you do. We're happy to adjust the agenda to fit your timing needs. Just let us know as early as possible if your school has any specific constraints.
Tentative Scheduling
Tentative Scheduling
Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.
Event dates may be subject to change based on sector partner availability. Final details and confirmations will be shared at least one month prior to your scheduled field trip.
Backup Plan
Backup Plan
In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.
In the event of school closures due to weather or other unforeseeable circumstances, events will be rescheduled.
Group Size Update
Group Size Update
Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Please register the number of students you plan to bring. You’re welcome to swap students, but adding more requires prior approval. Just send us an email and we’ll do our best to accommodate.
Update Timeline
Update Timeline
Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.
Please let us know of any changes to your group size at least two weeks before the event.
Absence Policy
Absence Policy
No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.
No-shows will be charged the full event fee. However, we are happy to offer a free online training session for any students who are absent.
Group Supervision
Group Supervision
Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.
Please bring the right number of staff or chaperones based on your school board’s guidelines.
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