Chrystia Freeland wore black pumps and a blue outfit to release the 2022 budget. Those details are meaningless, though if you’ve been watching media coverage, you probably read about this ensemble somewhere. As the ancient tradition of shoe shopping, combined with the attention to details that do not matter, dominated media reports in the lead-up to the budget, I thought it might be useful to write about the lesser known parts of the budget – those parts that I think we need to keep our eyes on.
I've actually applied for the Lab to Market program on the suggestion of my supervisor. You basically have to pitch your idea, and explain what you anticipate the size of the market is, any anticipate IP issues, technical challenges, etc. All those points were about 200 words, so it doesn't have to be a formal business plan or anything.
From what I understand, if I'm selected, it's a 16 week program where they teach you how to go about starting a business. They also give a $15 000 grant to help get started. In my case, my supervisor's helped students start companies before so he's very open to the idea, but I'm guessing that's not the case with many.
I've actually applied for the Lab to Market program on the suggestion of my supervisor. You basically have to pitch your idea, and explain what you anticipate the size of the market is, any anticipate IP issues, technical challenges, etc. All those points were about 200 words, so it doesn't have to be a formal business plan or anything.
From what I understand, if I'm selected, it's a 16 week program where they teach you how to go about starting a business. They also give a $15 000 grant to help get started. In my case, my supervisor's helped students start companies before so he's very open to the idea, but I'm guessing that's not the case with many.