Overview
MaRS Discovery District is Canada’s anchor innovation hub—where science, technology, and entrepreneurship meet to commercialize solutions in health, climate, AI, and other critical sectors. MaRS supports startups and scale-ups with commercialization help, capital and customer connections, talent access, and a dense community of advisors, researchers, and partners.
Physical hubs (including the MaRS Centre and waterfront spaces) give founders flexible office, lab, and event environments inside a connected ecosystem.
What they teach / enable
MaRS programming and services emphasize:
- Commercialization support for science- and tech-based ventures
- Connections to capital, customers, and talent
- Sector transformation in health, climate, AI, and related domains
- Community collaboration among founders, funders, researchers, corporates, and policymakers
The model is ecosystem infrastructure as much as curriculum: the right rooms, advisors, and networks to help innovators grow.
Who it's for
- Startup founders and scale-up operators in Canada’s innovation economy
- Researchers commercializing deep technology
- Corporates, investors, and policymakers engaging the ecosystem
- Teams needing innovation-district space and community
Frequently asked
Is MaRS an accelerator only?
MaRS is broader—an innovation district/hub combining support services, community, and physical space.
Do I need to be Toronto-based?
Core hubs are in Toronto; programs and community reach through Canada’s innovation networks—confirm eligibility per offering.
Who else is in the building?
Founders, funders, researchers, corporates, and advisors—by design.
How do I engage?
Explore venture support, space, and community entry points on marsdd.com.