Grant and Funding Programs Offered by MaRS Discovery District
Overview of Available Grants and Funding
MaRS Discovery District in Toronto is a leading global urban innovation hub that supports startups by connecting them with investors and providing expert resources. Established in 2000, it facilitates access to funding through its network, helping drive economic and social progress across various sectors.
5 opportunities available

Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Growth Acceleration Program
MaRS Discovery DistrictSupport for executives of scaling, high-growth companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Finance and insurance
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Types of eligible projects
INNOVATION

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Investment Accelerator Fund
MaRS Discovery DistrictSeed funding for early-stage technology in Ontario
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY

Other SupportGrant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
MaRS — Supply AI
MaRS Discovery DistrictCanadian AI supply chain ventures accelerator program
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and warehousing
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE (AI)

Expert AdviceOpen
MaRS Momentum
MaRS Discovery DistrictSupport for high-growth science and technology companies
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Wholesale trade
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
Types of eligible projects
COMMERCIALIZATIONTECHNOLOGYHUMAN RESOURCESBUSINESS BUYOUTINNOVATION

Grant and FundingExpert AdviceOpen
Invest Ottawa Scale-Up Platform
Invest OttawaSupport for high-growth product-based tech firms
Eligible Funding
- No Condition
Eligible Industries
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
Types of eligible projects
TECHNOLOGY