MaRS Discovery District

MaRS Discovery District is North America's largest urban innovation hub, founded in 2000 by Dr. John Evans and a group of civic leaders. It is based in Toronto, Ontario, and supports over 1,200 technology and science startups at various stages of their development. The organization aims to accelerate the adoption of high-impact solutions to pressing global challenges, particularly in the areas of health, climate, and the economy. Since its inception, MaRS-supported startups have raised over $19 billion in capital and created more than 33,000 jobs.

MaRS Discovery District invests in and provides services to startups across several sectors, including life sciences, cleantech, and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and robotics. The organization supports companies from pre-seed funding to international expansion, facilitating connections to capital, customers, and talent. MaRS also operates a venture capital arm, MaRS IAF, which is one of Canada's most active seed-stage investors.

MaRS offers a dense support platform for startups, including advisory support, purpose-built accelerator programs, a Capital Program for pre-seed/seed/Series A fundraising support, startup workshops, market intelligence services, workspace/leasing, and a volunteer advisor program.

Q: What types of startups does MaRS support? A: MaRS supports technology and science startups across various sectors, including health, climate, and the economy. Q: How can startups apply for support? A: Startups can apply through the MaRS advisory support application path. Q: What is the Capital Program? A: The Capital Program assists startups in their seed and Series A funding rounds.