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The MaRS advantage

We help tech and science founders build their companies and create global impact. We bring decades of know-how and proven tools to drive venture growth. At every stage of your startup journey, our seasoned entrepreneurs are there to support you.

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On-demand services

Our intensive capital, talent and revenue growth programs, world-class market research and brand-boosting PR support help your company reach its next milestone.

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Hands-on support

Our experienced advisors roll up their sleeves to guide you through your toughest business challenges with personalized support and tailored resources.

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Access to curated communities

You’re not alone. A community of like-minded entrepreneurs and access to 1:1 and group learning opportunities fill knowledge gaps on your team, inspire transformative change and help accelerate growth.

Support for every stage of your startup journey

 

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Build

Our Build program offers essential tools and mentorship for companies with zero to $5 million in revenue or $15 million in funding.

Grow

Our Growth Acceleration Program provides support for executives leading companies with $5-$20 million in revenue or $15-$50 million in funding.

Scale

Our signature Momentum program supports the next generation of high-growth Canadian companies scaling to $100 million.

STARTUPS

Featured Startups

MaRS supports hundreds of companies at every stage of growth so they can achieve global impact and scale.

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Brizo Data

Market intelligence for food service suppliers & vendors

Through the Supply AI program, which is aimed at companies using AI to create stronger supply chains, this Quebec City startup was able to refine its value proposition.

Flash Forest

Canadian tree planting technology

MaRS worked to influence changes to the government procurement process, helping the company secure a $1.3-million contract to plant more than one million trees in areas affected by wildfires.

Ayrton Energy

Liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) storage technology

Our advisors supported pre-seed round connections, including a key introduction to the lead investor, which catalyzed the rest of the round.

RetiSpec

AI-driven detection of Alzheimer’s disease through a simple eye exam

By providing key introductions to government partners and media relations, MaRS helped raise awareness of this company’s game-changing technology.

eLeapPower

Powering eMobility

MaRS helped the company grow from four to more than 30 employees, while establishing important HR practices, such as employee handbooks, compensation benchmarking and a robust talent plan.

WHY MARS

 

Connections to deals

Network with experienced roster of growth advisors

Access to events and our private network and community

Self-serve learning opportunities

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Nanoleaf creates the world’s most energy efficient lightbulb.

“MaRS recognizes that companies need different resources at different stages of growth. They helped us find an advisor for our suitable stage — landing us a government grant at close to $3 million.”

Gimmy Chu, Co-Founder and CEO
Member of MaRS Momentum

Cyberworks Robotics develops the next generation of autonomous vehicle technology

“MaRS helped us grow and scale by putting us in an ecosystem with a mentality around rapid growth and rapid innovation.”

Myra Arshad, Co-Founder and CEO
Member of MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

ALT TEX creates a biodegradable and carbon neutral alternative to polyester

“One of the biggest challenges is convincing global early adopters that your technology is better than larger competitors. Our amazing mentors have helped us accelerate this progress now working with leading global brands.”

Vivek Burhanpurkar, Co-Founder and CEO
Member of MaRS Growth Acceleration Program

Ocean of opportunity: Planetary Technologies is looking to the sea to help the climate

The Halifax startup aims to improve the health of our oceans — and capture carbon in the process.

TransPod sees “clear path to commercialization” for hyperloops

Having landed half a billion dollars in financing, the company plans to break ground on a line between Calgary and Edmonton next year.

Solar power shake-up: How an obscure mineral is changing the clean energy game

A crystal called perovskite is excellent at absorbing the sun’s rays. Several startups believe it could be the secret to creating solar panels that are thinner and more efficient.

Smart recruiting: How edtech company Prodigy attracts purpose-driven staff

Prodigy uses video-game strategies to get kids excited about math and reading. Fittingly, fun is also front and centre in the company’s approach to HR.

Flight school: How drones are learning new tricks

Developers of unmanned aerial vehicles are putting their latest inventions to the test at a new R&D centre near Ottawa.

Building a plastic-free world

What started as a school research project to create a sustainable alternative to plastic has grown into a burgeoning business.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ACCELERATORS

Empowering the next generation of global leaders 

Selected startups with scalable, high-impact solutions receive hands-on advice, mentorship, market insights and subject matter expertise, along with marketing opportunities and critical connections to capital, talent and customers.

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RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator

The RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator recruits 7-10 outstanding women entrepreneurs for a two-year program that focuses on advancing their breakthrough ideas into market-ready cleantech products with the potential for global impact.

Innovate UK - Global Incubator Programme: AI in Healthcare

The IUK AI Programme, a Global Incubator Programme delivered in partnership with Innovate UK EDGE, provides 6-8 innovative businesses founded in the U.K. the opportunity to work with world-leading global incubators and innovation hubs, such as MaRS.

Innovate UK - Global Incubator Programme: Advanced Manufacturing

The IUK Advanced Manufacturing Programme, a Global Incubator Programme delivered in partnership with Innovate UK EDGE, provides 6-8 innovative businesses founded in the U.K. the opportunity to work with world-leading global incubators and innovation hubs, such as MaRS.

Toyota Mobility Unlimited Hub

Mobility Unlimited Hubs help early-stage personal mobility companies bring their products and services to the people who need them most. Through a cohort-based program, startups are connected to the resources, talent and know-how needed to commercialize their innovations so that they can help more people put their goals and dreams in motion.

Mission from MaRS: Carbon Dioxide Removal Accelerator

Humanity is racing towards an irreversible climate tragedy, but there is good news. Many of the solutions we need already exist — and have been developed right here in Canada.

ACCELERATORS

Empowering the next generation of global leaders 

Selected startups with scalable, high-impact solutions receive hands-on advice, mentorship, market insights and subject matter expertise, along with marketing opportunities and critical connections to capital, talent and customers.

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RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator

The RBC Women in Cleantech Accelerator recruits 7-10 outstanding women entrepreneurs for a two-year program that focuses on advancing their breakthrough ideas into market-ready cleantech products with the potential for global impact.

Biotech Accelerator

The MaRS® adMare™ Therapeutics (Tx) Accelerator supporting early-stage, pre-clinical therapeutic ventures to create meaningful impact.

Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) Accelerator

A national initiative that’s helping six Canadian CDR technology startups achieve kiloton-scale carbon dioxide removal within the next few years and megaton-scale within the decade.

MaRS gratefully acknowledges the support of the Province of Ontario through the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade and the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario.