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ventureLAB INNOVATION CENTRE

o/a ventureLAB

Coordinator, HardTech Investor Network and Capital Programs — Job ID 202529

Position Profile

ventureLAB is a not-for-profit leading global founder community for hardware technology and enterprise software companies in Canada. Our organization is led by seasoned entrepreneurs and business leaders with decades of industry experience in building IP-rich start-ups, scale-ups, and global multinationals to help businesses scale. Located at the heart of Ontario’s innovation corridor in York Region, ventureLAB is part of one of the biggest and most diverse tech communities in Canada. Since 2011, ventureLAB has enabled over 4,000 tech ventures to create over 6,800 jobs and raise more than $420 million in investment capital through our initiatives focused on raising capital, talent retention, technology and IP commercialization, and customer acquisition. Together with our community of entrepreneurs, innovators, investors, and partners, we enable technology startups to accelerate the commercialization of transformational products on a global scale. ventureLAB is home to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, canada’s only lab and incubator for hardware and semiconductor-focused companies.

Our Mission

Powering hardtech founders to build and scale globally competitive ventures that advance Canada's knowledge-based economy.

Our Vision

Born Global. Built to Scale. Inclusive by Design. Inspire a new generation of global founders who choose Canada to scale IP-rich tech titans creating innovative hardware and scale-ready enterprise software solutions that transform communities and establish a blueprint for a more sustainable, inclusive tech ecosystem.

Our Values — Team RIVIR

• Relentless: We are tenacious and resilient. We follow through and remove roadblocks so together we succeed and go further.
• Inclusive: We are empathetic, open-minded and collaborate respectfully so that we build trust with each other and value diverse opinions, ideas and perspectives to learn and make better decisions.
• Visionary: We inspire bold futures with our founders, team, partners and community by challenging each other respectfully and thinking differently.
• Innovative: We celebrate ingenuity and empower the team to create new ideas, processes and strategies. We are curious and resourceful by asking questions for clarity.
• Results: We are proactive and plan. We are accountable and focused. We are direct and transparent through fact-based discussions.

ventureLAB is made up of passionate, driven individuals, and is growing quickly. It is a fast-paced, flexible environment where individual contributors make a big difference and work collaboratively to achieve shared goals. We are proud to be one of Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures and a Great Place to Work®.

The Coordinator, HardTech Investor Network and Capital Programs will report to the Head of HardTech Investor Network and Capital Programs and support the day-to-day delivery of ventureLAB’s investor and capital readiness activities. This role keeps everything running smoothly, arranging meetings, updating databases, coordinating events, and following up with investors and founders.

The ideal candidate is organized, resourceful, and quick to take initiative. You enjoy problem-solving, staying on top of details, and helping the team turn plans into action.

Program Coordination & Daily Support

• Coordinate the scheduling, setup, and preparation of investor and founder meetings.
• Arrange logistics for calls, briefings, and workshops, ensuring materials and notes are ready.
• Track action items and deadlines, ensuring follow-ups are completed.
• Prepare, format, and circulate agendas, meeting notes, and summaries.
• Support onboarding of new investors and startups by arranging introductions and maintaining accurate records.

Investor and Founder Engagement

• Keep CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce) updated with investor and founder details, notes, and status.
• Send invitations, reminders, and thank‑you messages to participants in events or meetings.
• Collect and organize feedback or next steps from investor interactions.
• Help prepare presentation decks and briefing packages for investor and founder sessions.

Event & Logistics Coordination

• Assist with planning and arranging logistics for investor days, pitch sessions, and demo events.
• Handle event tools and registrations (Eventbrite, Zoom, etc.).
• Support day‑of‑event activities, sign‑ins, timing, technical setup, and follow‑ups.
• Liaise with marketing and communications for event announcements, photos, and recaps.

Data Entry & Reporting

• Enter and maintain data on investor activity, founder participation, and funding outcomes.
• Support preparation of progress reports, dashboards, and funding partner updates.
• Help ensure all information is accurate, complete, and properly filed.

Internal Collaboration & Communication

• Coordinate calendars and information flow between the Capital Programs, Partnerships, and Marketing teams.
• Draft short internal updates, event summaries, or templates for newsletters.
• Assist in organizing shared folders, documentation, and templates for team use.

Required:

• Postsecondary education in Business, Marketing, Innovation, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in coordination, administration, or event support.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to accuracy and detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using CRM tools (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce), spreadsheets, and Google Workspace.
• Flexible, proactive, and eager to learn in a collaborative, fast‑moving environment.

Nice to have:

• Experience in a startup, accelerator, or innovation hub.
• Familiarity with investor relations or early‑stage funding.
• Experience coordinating events (virtual or in‑person).
• Interest in hardware, deeptech, or entrepreneurship.

$60,000 to $65,000CAD per annum

• Opportunity to be part of a dynamic innovation ecosystem.
• Collaborative and inclusive work culture.
• Impactful role in supporting startups and technology leaders.

Our Hybrid Work Structure

At ventureLAB, we have a hybrid work model that balances flexibility for employees with opportunities for in‑office collaboration. This position is eligible for remote work. All ventureLAB team members, regardless of hybrid status, are required on‑site each Thursday and for events, meetings and other in‑person activities.

Apply by November 21, 2025 to hr@venturelab.ca quoting “Coordinator, HardTech Investor Network and Capital Programs – Job ID 202529” in the subject line. Include your resume, salary expectations, and a brief note telling us why you’d be a great addition to the ventureLAB team. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

At ventureLAB, we value diversity, inclusion, and respect. Diverse experience, perspectives, and backgrounds bring great ideas and create stronger teams — we embrace it, because we know that by including everyone, we all thrive. Accommodations are available on request for candidates with disabilities taking part in the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

3600 Steeles Ave. E
Room E171, Markham,
ON, L3R 9Z7