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MaRS Momentum
Strategic support for scaling high-growth companies
Last Update: April 9, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 3, 2023
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
MaRS Momentum provides strategic support for high-growth Canadian companies aiming to reach $100 million in revenue. It offers advisory, peer community access, and support for market expansion, leadership development, and capital readiness.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Develop strategic partnerships
- Develop team skills
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Open Date : April 3, 2023
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Utilities
- Manufacturing
- Information and cultural industries
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- $ 20,000,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Startups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Growth planning and scaling support.
- Market expansion and international growth support.
- Leadership development for executive teams.
- Funding readiness and capital strategy support.
- Peer learning and advisory sessions.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian science and technology companies.
- High-growth companies in supported sectors.
- Companies building toward major scale and revenue growth.
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed through an initial conversation with the Momentum team.
- Companies are admitted on a continuous basis, not through fixed cohorts.
- Support is tailored to the company’s goals, milestones, and timeline.
Additional information
- The program is continuously open, not cohort-based.
- It provides access to executive mentors, peer community, and MaRS data and technical insights.
- Momentum does not charge fees or take equity.
- More than 50 volunteer advisors may also be available through MaRS Connect.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the MaRS Momentum Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the MaRS Momentum. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the MaRS Momentum?
MaRS Momentum provides strategic support for high-growth Canadian companies aiming to reach $100 million in revenue. It offers advisory, peer community access, and support for market expansion, leadership development, and capital readiness.
Who is eligible for the MaRS Momentum program?
To be eligible for the MaRS Momentum program, you must:
Incorporated in Canada
Innovative technology company
High-growth, scale-up stage
What expenses are eligible under MaRS Momentum?
Growth planning and scaling support.
Market expansion and international growth support.
Leadership development for executive teams.
Funding readiness and capital strategy support.
Peer learning and advisory sessions.
Who can I contact for more information about the MaRS Momentum?
You can contact Government of Canada by email at momentum@marsdd.com or by phone at none.
Where is the MaRS Momentum available?
The MaRS Momentum program is available the province of Ontario.
Who are the financial supporters of the MaRS Momentum?
MaRS Momentum is funded by Government of Canada, MaRS Discovery District