MaRS Discovery District

Website

www.marsdd.com

Services

In app support

MaRS stands as North America's largest urban innovation hub and a registered charity, strategically located in Toronto. Since its inception in 2005, MaRS has pioneered the concept of dense innovation districts, a model now emulated globally. The organization is dedicated to fostering a better world by providing comprehensive support to over 1,200 Canadian science and technology companies, guiding them through every stage of growth from pre-revenue to IPO.

As commercialization experts, MaRS excels in driving venture growth, helping startups scale their operations and transform intellectual property into significant economic success. It achieves this by building vibrant communities of innovators and accelerating the adoption of high-impact solutions designed to address some of the world's most pressing issues. The hub's efforts are concentrated on creating substantial social, environmental, and economic impact across critical sectors, including health, climate (cleantech), fintech, enterprise, and applied AI.

MaRS operates a unique physical ecosystem in Toronto, encompassing the MaRS Centre (which includes the South Tower, Princess Margaret Cancer Research Tower, and Heritage Building) and MaRS Waterfront. These state-of-the-art facilities offer extensive lab and office spaces, meeting rooms, and event venues, serving as a nexus where universities, startups, established corporations, and investors converge. Through powerful collaborations with corporate executives, policy-makers, civic leaders, and philanthropists, MaRS plays a pivotal role in propelling innovation, future-proofing businesses, and contributing to a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable economy both within Canada and on a global scale.

Locations

• Toronto, Ontario
• Toronto, Ontario