Market Intelligence
MaRS Market Intelligence gives Ontario entrepreneurs access to premium market research resources and services at no cost - all provided by information specialists and industry analysts with expertise in information technology, software, telecommunications, biotech, cleantech, pharmaceuticals and healthcare.
Through market intelligence, MaRS clients receive current, relevant and timely information about their industries, competitors, markets, potential investors and partners, intellectual property and best business practices.
What we offer
Accessing market intelligence
You can access MaRS market intelligence services through any of the Ontario Network of Excellence organization near you. To gain access to our services in Toronto, you must first apply to become a client of MaRS advisory services.
While MaRS market intelligence provides eligible entrepreneurs and startups in Ontario with premium resources and services at no cost, there are some restrictions and limitations as to what is provided. Please read the Market Intelligence Services, Restrictions and FAQs (PDF) document for full details.
Through our databases we provide access to market research from leading firms, giving you insight and analysis of markets in Canada, the United States and abroad. Databases in which we have limited access are denoted with an asterisk (*).
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Multiple Sectors—industry overview, market forecasts, competitor listing
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Investment—company financials, deal flow, comparables, valuation data, and market trends
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Cleantech—deal flow, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, and initial public offerings, by regions
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Information and communications technology (ICT)—web and mobile measurements
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Life Sciences—drug, epidemiology, strategy, company, and disease information
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ICT—digital marketing, media and commerce
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ICT—best practices, surveys, case studies, forecasts and trends
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Multiple sectors—industry overview, worldwide and regional forecasts
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ICT—hype cycle, key issues, market share and trends
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Life Sciences—medical devices, clinical trials, procedures
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Cleantech—news and research on green technology and the cleantech movement
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Life Sciences—data and analytics for healthcare organizations, and healthcare IT companies (Canada and US data available)
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Multiple sectors—United States industry research
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ICT—worldwide and regional forecasts, vendor shares, best practices and taxonomy
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Life Sciences—biotechnology, diagnostics, healthcare, medical devices & pharma
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Life sciences—deal flow, mergers and acquisitions, company profiles, drug pipelines and clinical trials
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Cleantech—analysis of the global cleantech industry
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Multiple sectors—royalty rates
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Cleantech & Advanced Materials—energy & resources, manufacturing & construction, materials & chemicals, transportation & shipping
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Patent search
Blending primary and secondary market intelligence, MaRS Market Insights reports address technology innovation, market needs, and other economic and political issues across various industries, specifically in the context of Ontario companies.
Featured reports
Created by the experts at MaRS market intelligence, the Startup Library is a curated collection of resources that will enable entrepreneurs to answer common market research questions.
Featured content
MaRS Market Insights is an event series held at the MaRS Centre in Toronto.
Each event offers a 360-degree perspective on the latest market trends, opportunities and challenges, delivered by industry stakeholders, including analysts, executives and entrepreneurs.
Registration is required to attend MaRS Market Insights events.
All events are held at:
MaRS Discovery District
101 College Street, Toronto
Upcoming Events
MaRS Market Insights
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The Road to 'Smart' Money: Practical advice for Canadian entrepreneurs seeking funding for their startup
May 6, 2013, 4:10pm
Raising money for a startup can be time-consuming and exhausting. But it is also rewarding. Being aware of the realities around what kind of money a startup should raise―and the source of these funds―can make the difference between a startup that stalls and one that succeeds. Join our panel discussion as we examine ways for Canadian entrepreneurs to effectively seek out investors across the globe, and why it is critical…
Advanced client services
MaRS offers advanced client services on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Usha Srinivasan, director of market intelligence, for more details on the following services:
