MaRS helps entrepreneurs bring new and innovative ideas to the marketplace.

We work in a range of sectors, including:
• Information and communication technology
• Life sciences and health care
• Cleantech
• Advanced materials and engineering
• Social innovation

Our three-step process helps MaRS determine how best to help you.

Step 1: Complete the MaRS Discovery Document
Tell us about your venture and your current needs. You’ll need to provide general information about your company, team, finances and market. We’ll also want to know what kind of help you’re looking for. It takes about 20 minutes to complete. We’ll respond within a few days.

Step 2: Discovery meeting
We’ll meet with you to review your business and your goals. Work with you to develop a plan and offer resources to get you moving in the right direction.

Step 3: On-going engagement
Your plan will determine next steps. This might include connecting you with a team of advisors. Providing market intelligence. Or recommending a learning program.

Before completing this form, please carefully review our eligibility criteria for Advisory Services:

  • You are an early-stage science and technology OR innovative social purpose venture that is based and wholly owned and operational in Ontario
     

If you have any questions about eligibility, please send them to advisors@marsdd.com

MaRS Discovery Document

Venture name *


Contact information

Title


First name *


Last name *


Email *


Phone *


Mobile


Street *


City *


Province *


Country *


Postal code *


Website


Referred by:



Venture information

Industry/Sector: *
Indicate the industry / sector in which you are working (i.e. medical devices, nanotechnology, social purpose Venture, etc.)


Description *
Provide a short description (two or three sentences) about your Venture and what problem you are trying to solve (i.e. vision and mission)


Product/Service description: *
Describe your product(s) and/or services and identify what unique problems or needs your products / services will address


Product/Service status: *



Team: *
Please briefly provide the name, title, and relevant experience for each member on your team.


Date of venture formation: *


Competitors (if known):


Annual revenue *


3rd party financing this year: *
i.e. external investment into the venture


3rd party financing to date: *


Public investment ($Cdn): *
(i.e. grants, awards, etc.)

Total number of employees: *


Patents registered: *


Patents pending: *


Major venture accomplishment (6 month):



Venture requirements

Business challenges: *
What are the most pressing issues facing your venture


Advisory request: *
What assistance do you seek from MaRS Advisory Services


Upcoming 6 month milestone:


Upcoming 12 month milestones:


Upcoming 18 month milestones:



Incubator (optional)

Interested in office/lab space:


Tenant space type interest:


Amount of office space needed?:


Amount of lab space needed:


Special requirements:



Terms and Conditions



I have read and understand the terms and conditions

What our clients say

"Realistic milestones"

“MaRS helped us set realistic milestones and move toward commercialization of our product.”

Eugene Rozumovich, Managing Director, 3DTAC Inc.

"Evaluate the marketplace"

“MaRS and the advisory team helped us crystallize our idea, evolve the prototype and evaluate the marketplace.”

Ian R. Marshall, President, Hygea Life Sciences Inc

"Entrepreneurial support system"

“Thanks to MaRS, we have an incredible entrepreneurial support system in our own backyard.”

Haroon Mirza, Director of Business Development, CognoVision Solutions Inc.