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MaRS Discovery District
MaRS Discovery District is an urban innovation hub in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2000, it supports startups across sectors like health, cleantech, and...
MaRS Discovery District
MaRS Discovery District is an urban innovation hub in Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2000, it supports startups across sectors like health, cleantech, and emerging technologies. MaRS offers commercialization support, connections to capital, customers, and talent, as well as access to a community of advisors, researchers, and partners.
General information
Firm type
other
Year founded
2000
Location
Region
North America
Country
Canada
City
Toronto
Corporate office
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Additional offices
Montreal · Boston
Principals
Jon French
CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
How does MaRS source proprietary deal flow?
MaRS sources deal flow primarily through its accelerator programs, tenant relationships at the MaRS Centre, and partnerships with University of Toronto labs and other Canadian research institutions. The organization also receives referrals from corporate partners and government innovation agencies (per the firm's reported operations).
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