Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize

About

The Eva and Allen Lau Commercialization Catalyst Prize is designed to help teams at the University of Toronto transform research in computer and engineering fields into investable companies, offering significant funding and resources across two phases, along with mentorship and educational support to ensure market readiness.

Benefits

• Up to $5,000 for exploration phase teams
• Up to $65,000 in milestone funding for prototype phase
• Mentorship support
• Office and lab space
• Market fit education resources

Eligibility Criteria

• Team leaders must be full-time graduate students, postdocs, or faculty members from the Faculty of Arts and Science or the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering at the University of Toronto
• Projects must focus on innovations in computer technology (e.g., semiconductors, AI, robotics, quantum technology)