Welcome to MaRS Discovery District

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MaRS is North America’s largest innovation hub, a place where science, technology and entrepreneurship come together to solv 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.

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Ventures supported by MaRS across sectors

$ 10.6B+

Raised by MaRS-supported companies between 2010 and 2024

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

What’s new

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Technically Speaking: Breaking down the new realities of startup fundraising

In this tight funding environment, founders need more than vision to secure investment.

Bringing prosthetics to people in need

Almost 40 million people require prosthetics or orthotics, but only 10 to 15 per cent can access them.

When the path to clinical trials veers off the beaten course

Providence Therapeutics had to find creative workarounds to test its novel protocol for creating personalized cancer treatments.

Pulse Check:  Accelerating cleantech adoption

Mission from MaRS cohort members and partners weigh in on how to commercialize Canada’s climate tech ventures.

Sprout Family

Strategic public relations support helped Sprout Family grow its business.

Together, we’re building a stronger innovation ecosystem

Work with us and join our growing network of partners. Donate to innovative technology and support MaRS to create lasting impact.

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December 1 & 2, 2026

Info Session & Fireside Chat

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December 31, 2026

The Future of Canadian Adaptech informational webinar

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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.

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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.

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Partners

Collaborate on the future. We work with corporate leaders, policy-makers, philanthropists and civic innovators to help startups commercialize solutions through curated partnerships.

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A (relatively) easy climate fix that could have a massive impact

Methane is a major heat trap, so pinpointing and fixing leaks would have an immediate cooling effect on the planet.

Producing results: 5 companies bringing novel manufacturing solutions to North America

Startups in the latest Innovate UK cohort are helping improve quality control, provide efficient delivery systems and keep machinery in tip-top shape.

Solve for X Podcast — Trailer | Season 3

In season 3 of Solve for X, we meet the innovators and entrepreneurs solving for climate change, economic disparity, diseases and more. Subscribe and listen.