Place matters: Bringing together key players to drive impact

We founded MaRS more than 20 years ago on the idea that great minds need more than physical space to thrive. Innovators need a platform to collaborate and develop game-changing solutions. They need venues to meet like-minded innovators, forward-thinking investors and mission-driven co-workers. And they need advisory support to navigate the complex journey that is scaling and commercializing. That’s what we provide, in an exciting downtown setting, in the world’s most diverse city. 

Check out the work underway at our two locations: the MaRS Centre in Toronto’s Discovery District and MaRS Waterfront, which overlooks Lake Ontario.

MaRS Centre in the Discovery District

Built in 1913, the Heritage Building is the former Toronto General Hospital and site of the discovery of insulin. Today, it has been thoughtfully modernized with top-notch facilities, and houses both startups and established companies.

MaRS Centre in the Discovery District

MaRS Waterfront

MaRS Waterfront is a brand new high-tech workspace in partnership with the University of Toronto, and spectacular meeting and event spaces in partnership with Menkes. Everything a founder needs to grow and scale their company.

MaRS Waterfront

We founded MaRS more than 20 years ago on the idea that great minds need more than physical space to thrive. Innovators need a platform to collaborate and develop game-changing solutions. They need venues to meet like-minded innovators, forward-thinking investors and mission-driven co-workers. And they need advisory support to navigate the complex journey that is scaling and commercializing. That’s what we provide, in an exciting downtown setting, in the world’s most diverse city. 

Check out the work underway at our two locations: the MaRS Centre in Toronto’s Discovery District and MaRS Waterfront, which overlooks Lake Ontario.

About Innovation Hubs

MaRS Centre in the Discovery District

Built in 1913, the Heritage Building is the former Toronto General Hospital and site of the discovery of insulin. Today, it has been thoughtfully modernized with top-notch facilities, and houses both startups and established companies.

MaRS Centre in the Discovery District

MaRS Waterfront

MaRS Waterfront is a brand new high-tech workspace in partnership with the University of Toronto, and spectacular meeting and event spaces in partnership with Menkes. Everything a founder needs to grow and scale their company.

MaRS Waterfront

PURPOSE-BUILT SPACE

Built for brilliance from the ground up

Our spaces are designed to support innovators.

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Companies in our curated tenant community

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Meetings and events held annually

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National and international delegations hosted each year

The MaRS community is designed for innovators

Entrepreneurs, researchers, non-profits and capital providers come to MaRS to join a network of crucial stakeholders and access first-class facilities, events and services.

MaRS Climate Impact

December 3 & 4, 2024

MaRS Climate Impact brings together the world’s foremost tech and finance leaders to speed up the adoption of climate solutions.