Work with the people who are driving innovation forward
A place to grow
Join Canada’s most connected innovation ecosystem. Founders, funders, researchers, policy-makers, corporates and advisors come together at the MaRS Centre and Waterfront hub to collaborate, spark new ideas and help startups grow. Find out more about our flexible office, lab and event spaces.
The right connections
Whether you’re raising capital, looking to shape your narrative, or testing new markets, MaRS opens doors to vetted investors, customers and partners. Explore our targeted programming for startups.
Expert guidance
Every founder needs a sounding board. Learn from seasoned advisors and industry experts who’ve built and scaled real companies. MaRS provides tailored support at every stage of growth. Meet our advisors.
HOW WE WORK
Scaling innovation for global impact
Canada’s most ambitious founders turn to MaRS for support to help hit key milestones from pre-seed funding to international expansion.
Discover Canada’s most promising startups in real time. MaRS Connect is an exclusive platform that gives founders, investors and innovation buyers direct access to vetted ventures, market information and new opportunities.
Ventures supported by MaRS across sectors
Raised by MaRS-supported companies between 2010 and 2024
Companies and organizations are based in the MaRS Centre and MaRS Waterfront
Discover Canada’s most promising startups in real time. MaRS Connect is an exclusive platform that gives founders, investors and innovation buyers direct access to vetted ventures, market information and new opportunities.
STARTUPS
Increasing the odds of success for Canadian startups
MaRS supports hundreds of companies at every stage of growth to achieve global impact and scale.
Driving change
At MaRS, we bring Canada’s most innovative organizations and leaders together to commercialize science and technology, bolstering productivity and building the country’s industrial base.
Life sciences
We support health and life sciences companies bringing breakthrough therapies, diagnostics and digital care solutions to market.
Cleantech
We help cleantech startups scale solutions in food, energy, transportation, construction and manufacturing, accelerating the shift to a more sustainable future.
Emerging technologies
We provide founders building the next wave of transformative tech with the tools they need to develop solutions in AI, quantum, robotics, advanced manufacturing and other emerging sectors.
February 26, 2026
MaRS Mornings - Why housing is healthcare
March 3, 2026
The UK-Canada AI for Health Brunch
March 4, 2026
MaRS and Innovate UK Health and AI Showcase
April 23, 2026
MaRS Impact Health
November 17 & 18, 2026
MaRS Climate Impact
Support innovation that matters
At MaRS, we work with visionary partners — investors, philanthropists, corporates and governments — to accelerate breakthroughs with tangible results. If you’re looking to fund the next generation of startups and strengthen Canada’s innovation economy, we’ll help you connect with the right opportunities.
Philanthropy
Make innovation your legacy. Support science, technology and talent that will shape the future. Your donation helps high-potential founders turn bold ideas into lasting impact.
Investors
Fuel the next generation of transformation startups. In addition to the work of MaRS IAF, MaRS connects forward-thinking investors with high-potential companies driving impact.
Partners
Collaborate on the future. We work with corporate leaders, policy-makers, philanthropists and civic innovators to help startups commercialize solutions through curated partnerships.
Together, we’re building a stronger innovation ecosystem
Join the growing network of partners, donors and organizations working with MaRS to create lasting impact.
