From solutions that help keep people fed, even as climate change threatens crops, to a new technology that's giving athletes a boost at the Paralympic Games, check out the cool, new innovations in our latest tech update.
About us
MaRS is the world's largest urban innovation hub in Toronto that supports startups in the health, cleantech, fintech, and enterprise sectors. When MaRS opened in 2005 this concept of urban innovation was an untested theory. Today, it’s reshaping cities around the world. MaRS has been at the forefront of a wave of change that extends from Melbourne to Amsterdam and runs through San Francisco, London, Medellín, Los Angeles, Paris and New York. These global cities are now striving to create what we have in Toronto: a dense innovation district that co-locates universities, startups, corporates and investors. In this increasingly competitive landscape, scale matters more than ever – the best talent is attracted to the brightest innovation hotspots.
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http://www.marsdd.com
External link for MaRS Discovery District
- Industry
- IT Services and IT Consulting
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Toronto, ON
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Specialties
- Innovation, Business Advisory, Real Estate, Incubator, Entrepreneurship Education, Accelerator, and Startups
Locations
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101 College Street
Toronto, ON M5G 1L7, CA
Employees at MaRS Discovery District
Updates
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Mark your calendars for October 1-3 as Toronto hosts the unmissable Elevate Festival, powered by Elevate. Join thousands of innovators at this ultimate gathering for startups, investors, and the tech community. Here’s what you can expect: 300+ industry leading-speakers 9 trending content tracks Programming for women+ in tech Curated Startup Experience Enhanced #networking opportunities Evening Socials, including Elevate Happy Hour Elevate Eats #ElevateFest2024 is where trailblazing innovators, industry leaders, and the tech ecosystem converge to shape the future of Canadian technology. Don't miss the chance to hear from speakers like Chris Hadfield, Kara Swisher, Tori Dunlap, and Dax Dasilva. Use our exclusive promo code ELEVATEMaRSDD24 for an additional 20% off the ticket price. Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/geMSYYAF
Join us at this year's Elevate Festival!
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Calling for backup: Watch how Mobility Unlimited Hub venture Braze Mobility Inc. is helping wheelchair users navigate everything from crowded public spaces to their own homes. Pooja Viswanathan, PhD
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Find out how a trip to Nunavut inspired environmental engineer Qinhong Cai (Tammy) to found climate tech company Gaia Refinery — and how the company is making strides in decarbonization efforts. https://lnkd.in/g74vb9Pm
Scrubbing the sky: Sequestering CO2 using an unlikely material - MaRS Discovery District
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Showcasing the power of our community! Our latest Impact of Innovation report celebrates the visionary supporters driving innovation at MaRS. Discover how their contributions are transforming healthcare, the environment and our future. Dive into their inspiring stories and more here: https://lnkd.in/gAiies6S
MaRS Impact of Innovation Report 2024
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Charging up for competition: We’re excited to announce that Mobility Unlimited Hub cohort member AWL-Electricity will be in Paris next week, as nearly 4,500 Para athletes take part in the summer games. The Montreal company has collaborated with WHILL France to bring charging solutions to athletes and the mobility community on the world stage. AWL-E’s Agile Station–the world’s first wireless charging station for motorized mobility aids–will be showcased alongside WHILL devices as part of the mission of inclusivity at the games. Congratulations! Toyota Mobility Foundation Learn more at www.awl-e.com.
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MaRS CEO Alison Nankivell kicked off the Toronto Region Board of Trade’s Life Sciences Breakfast: Toronto’s Regenerative Medicine Frontier, an event on commercializing living therapies with CCRM, OBIO, Notch Therapeutics, OmniaBio, University Health Network and other key ecosystem partners.
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Seven companies from across Canada are revolutionizing active mobility for the future. Check out this feature in Accessibility for All magazine on the Mobility Unlimited Hub with Toyota Mobility Foundation and the inaugural cohort members to learn how their technologies are contributing towards inclusive mobility solutions. AWL-Electricity, Axtion Independence Mobility Inc., Braze Mobility Inc., Cheelcare, Deaf AI, Seleste, Trexo Robotics https://lnkd.in/e-F4mwRg
Accessibility for All Magazine August 2024
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Waiting until payday can be frustrating, especially when unexpected bills crop up. Learn how MaRS Momentum venture ZayZoon is helping employees access their wages without the wait. Darcy Tuer, Tate Hackert, Jamie Ha
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“When founders are in the business every day, it’s hard for them to see the forest for the trees” - Jenny Yang, senior advisor, enterprise, MaRS. Learn how MaRS helped fintech startup Willful scale and acquire new partnerships amid challenging market conditions.
Willful expands across Canada after landing funding and partnering with major banks - MaRS Discovery District
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