We help innovators change the world.

MaRS supports Canada’s most promising startups — helping them grow, create jobs and solve society’s greatest challenges.

How we help startups

How eLeapPower built a small but mighty team

How Opus One Solutions went from fledgling startup to global scale-up

How IoT startup AOMS partnered with renewable-energy leader OPG

Startups in the MaRS ecosystem

People employed by MaRS-supported companies in 2020

Lives positively impacted through MaRS programs

FOCUS AREAS

MaRS works with startups and partners in four main sectors:

Health

Improving the healthcare system and helping people enjoy longer, healthier lives.

Cleantech

Tackling climate change and making organizations and businesses more sustainable.

Fintech

Modernizing traditional financial transactions and keeping people’s hard-earned money safe.

Enterprise

Optimizing work and employee engagement to make businesses more agile, competitive and relevant.

MAGAZINE

MaRS and adMare create new Therapeutic Accelerator

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Why algae are nature's underrated problem solvers

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Solve for X Podcast: Discover innovations to save the planet

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How MaRS donors fuel meaningful innovation

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EVENTS

Entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, scientists and more — MaRS brings together all members of the innovation community.

Startup Expansion: Identifying New Customers in Global Markets

Thu, Mar 23
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
online

MaRS Impact Health

Wed, May 3 - Thu, May 4
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
MaRS Centre (Auditorium), 101 College St, Toronto ON

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STARTUPS WE SUPPORT

The MaRS ecosystem is made up of some of Canada’s greatest success stories.

Drop Loyalty

Drop is a financial technology company focused on bringing value to millennials.

Li-Cycle

Li-Cycle has developed a recycling method to capture precious resources from old lithium-ion batteries.

Invision.ai

Invision's AI software runs directly on edge devices, enabling them to create valuable insight without expensive hardware or cloud uploads.

Altus Assessments

Altus Assessments’ tech makes higher-education admissions fairer by looking beyond grades and technical skills, allowing schools to create more divers

Ritual

Ritual provides instant access to a complete assortment of everyday coffee and food items from local spots at the touch of a button.

Copperhead

Copperhead is a cybersecurity firm specializing in secure Android devices, providing encryption communication methods and robust security solutions.

Wattpad

Wattpad is multiplatform entertainment company that enables storytelling and the distribution of content around the world.

LUCID

LUCID helps people manage anxiety and stress with products that combine art, science and tech, delivering benefits in as little as five minutes.

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