
MaRS Momentum
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- Open Date : April 3, 2023
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Overview
Access assistance for your high-growth company using leading-edge technology and science to improve global life in all aspects with the help of a community of seasoned, knowledgeable c-suite executives and access to engagements that will help you make bet
Activities funded
This grant supports high-growth companies in various sectors aiming to scale to $100 million in revenue. The program offers insights and advisory services to optimize business functions and achieve substantial growth.
- Access to executive mentors who have experience growing late-stage companies.
- Opportunities for peer learning with a community of leaders facing similar challenges.
- Strategic growth support through sales and marketing optimization.
- Advisory on building strong company cultures and high-performing teams.
- Expert guidance on growth strategies and financing, including acquisitions.
- Utilization of MaRS' platform of data and technical insights for strategic advantage.
- On-demand advisory and scheduled events to navigate growth challenges.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the MaRS Momentum program requires companies to meet certain growth and financial criteria.
- The company must have at least $20 million in revenue.
- Alternatively, the company must have raised $50 million in capital.
Who is eligible?
To qualify for the MaRS Momentum program, companies should be high-growth, fast-scaling Canadian science and technology firms with at least $20 million in revenue or $50 million in capital raised. They should be striving to reach $100 million in revenue within the next five years.Eligible expenses
This grant program is designed to support high-growth companies as they scale towards achieving significant revenue milestones. The focus is on enabling companies to optimize their operations and strategies across various business areas.
- Access to executive mentors with experience in scaling late-stage companies.
- Participate in peer community engagement for shared growth challenges.
- Utilize MaRS’ platform for data and technical insights on growth strategies.
- Receive guidance in sales and marketing optimization.
- Develop great company cultures and high-performing teams.
- Engage in growth strategy and financing advisory.
- Explore expertise in growth through acquisitions.
Eligible geographic areas
The MaRS Momentum program is funded in part by the Government of Canada through the Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario. This implies a regional focus on Southern Ontario for eligibility.
- Companies based in Southern Ontario, Canada.
Selection criteria
There are evaluation and selection criteria for this grant.
- Company must have at least $20 million in revenue or $50 million capital raised.
How to apply
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