Founders & startups in Toronto
14 organizations are listed here for founders & startups in toronto. 14 of them publish a way to approach them, and together they are in 68 online spaces.
Ways to approach them: 9 have organization email, 5 have partnerships page, 5 have contact form, 4 have advertise / media page, 4 have apply.
Where they are: 16 on Website, 10 on Newsletter, 8 on LinkedIn, 7 on YouTube, 7 on X, 6 on Facebook.
Every fact was read from the organization’s own pages and carries the date it was read. Nothing here was taken from a platform that forbids it.
MaRS Discovery District
Toronto innovation hub supporting tech and science ventures through accelerators, investor programs and corporate partnerships.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University
Tech startup incubator at TMU with pre-incubator and incubator programs, workspace, Experts-in-Residence mentors and showcase events.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Nrth (formerly Elevate Festival)
Toronto's multi-day tech and innovation festival, rebranded from Elevate to Nrth; the 2026 edition ran September 22–24 and the 2027 dates are already posted.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Startup Grind Toronto
Toronto chapter of the global Startup Grind founder community, running panels, mixers and masterclasses for founders and investors.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
TechTO
Toronto tech community that runs networking events and a newsletter and calls itself 'Canada's Most Connected Tech Community'.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
BetaKit
Canada's startup and tech news outlet (founded 2012), covering AI companies, funding and policy across Toronto and other hubs; accepts tips through a public form and runs newsletters.
Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Toronto Tech Week
Annual citywide week of community-led tech events, run by the non-profit Canada Tech Week Organization; 2027 edition set for May 31 to June 4.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Cohere
Toronto-headquartered private AI company (founded 2019) that builds large language models and enterprise AI products for businesses and governments in regulated industries, now combining with Germany's Aleph Alpha.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
MaRS Venture Services membership (free startup advisory)
Free MaRS membership giving 1:1 and small-group advisory with seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts, market intelligence, investor and expert network access, applied for through MaRS Connect (about 2–3 weeks to a decision).
Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Schulich Leader Scholarships (2027)
100 STEM entrance scholarships awarded annually across 20 partner universities; students must first be nominated by their high school, then submit an online application with essays, video, transcript and references.
Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
YSpace (York University) free 30-minute Idea Consultations
Free one-on-one 30-minute consultations with YSpace's entrepreneurship manager, plus Founders Fundamentals workshops (business plan, grant writing, team building) designed for the community at large; incubator members also get bi-weekly Entrepreneur-in-Residence office hours.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
Business Inc. (Toronto Public Library × City of Toronto × TBDC) – Fall 2026 series
An eight-week business planning program with professional advisors and peer networking; the newcomer and women series are free ($700 value), the general series costs $150 + HST.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
DMZ Incubator (Toronto Metropolitan University)
An 18-month incubator to scale and become investor-ready; applications are open year-round with formal onboarding twice a year (fall and spring), in exchange for 2.5% equity and no program fees.
Toronto · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
The Peak
Canadian business newsletter brand (plus The Peak Daily podcast) whose readers skew toward managers and entrepreneurs.
Canada-wide · checked 30 September 2026 · everything we know
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