Welcome to MaRS Discovery District

We help innovators build a better world

MaRS is North America’s largest innovation hub, a place where science, technology and entrepreneurship come together to solve the world’s toughest challenges. We provide startups and scale-ups with commercialization support, connections to capital, customers and talent, as well as access to an expansive community of advisors, researchers and partners.

Grace Lee Reynolds is the CEO of MaRS.

Grow your company

Whether raising capital, shaping your story or expanding into new markets, MaRS opens doors to investors, customers and partners.

Find your next deal

Alongside MaRS IAF, MaRS connects forward-thinking investors with high-impact companies engineered for scale.

Create impact

We work with corporate leaders, policy-makers, philanthropists and civic innovators to help startups commercialize solutions.

1200+

Ventures supported by MaRS across sectors

$ 14.7B+

Raised by MaRS-supported companies since 2020

125+

Companies and organizations are based in the MaRS Centre and MaRS Waterfront

What's new

The latest news, insights, challenges and developments from Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

How AI can help assess the growing risk of climate change

Quebec company Geosapiens has developed a smart platform that can provide a window into potential extreme weather events.

Mind over matter

Whether it’s providing people with severe physical disabilities more autonomy, improving rehabilitation or helping the visually impaired rediscover their passions, learn how Mobility Unlimited Hub members GiveVision, KINESIX XR and Possibility Neurotechnologies are redefining independence.

A new blueprint: How Canada can improve housing affordability and reduce carbon emissions

By making optimization the default in both new builds and retrofits, this country can improve affordability, foster sustainability and drive economic growth.

How bootstrapping helped this startup build a stronger business

By concentrating on what his customers needed, hungerhub CEO Sari Abdo was able to successfully scale the meal delivery platform.

How expert advice and peer support helped Blade Air amplify its marketing message

Through the MaRS Momentum program, marketing leader Ava Montini was able to tap valuable resources and launch an online strategy that quickly produced results.

What's happening

Each year, MaRS hosts and supports thousands of events, from lecture series to our signature impact summits. Host an event at MaRS Centre or Waterfront. Post your event on the MaRS calendar.

December 1 & 2, 2026

Info Session & Fireside Chat

Event details All events

December 31, 2026

The Future of Canadian Adaptech informational webinar

Event details All events

Together, we’re building a stronger innovation ecosystem

Join the growing network of partners, donors and organizations working with MaRS to create lasting impact.

Work with us