Moving ideas to market is a complex challenge that requires entrepreneurial alchemy, technological know-how, business acumen and extensive capital and people networks.
MaRS programs and services are custom-designed to facilitate the global commercialization of Canadian ventures and innovations.
VENTURE GROUP
The MaRS Venture Group helps Ontario-based technology companies commercialize early-stage innovations. Venture Group resources include entrepreneurial educational programs, market intelligence research and a team of experienced, multidisciplinary Advisors made up of professionals with diverse backgrounds in fields such as venture capital financing, strategic management, market intelligence, channel strategies, mergers and acquisitions, institutional commercialization, among others.
MARKET READINESS PROGRAM (MRP)
MaRS and the Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) offer a suite of resources to technology entrepreneurs across Ontario to help accelerate their business growth.
SiG@MaRS
SiG@MaRS is at the core of MaRS’ social innovation programming, which focuses on the economic and social impacts of innovation, and embraces technology, creative and social entrepreneurs.
SiG@MaRS is a virtual and physical network that brings quality resources and programs to bear upon social enterprise, social technology and social finance. SiG@MaRS creates the momentum needed to bring ideas to market by bringing disparate groups together in synergistic opportunities.