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Welcome to MaRS, North America's largest innovation hub. Learn what happens inside our iconic building, and the difference our portfolio of ventures is making on Canada's innovation ecosystem.

Tomorrow's the deadline to apply to the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition, a CRIN-led initiative designed to advance solutions in the oil and gas industry, with the intent for broad adoption across Canada’s industrial sector. challenges.marsdd.com/challenge/crin…

Only one week left to apply to the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition, a CRIN-led initiative to advance cleantech in Canada’s oil and gas industry to support economic growth and create high-value jobs. Apply now! challenges.marsdd.com/challenge/crin…

Here's your last chance to join our webinar, exploring our Canadian Adaptation Innovation Playbook, developed in partnership with Tailwind Futures. The authors will discuss their findings and where action on adoption, investment and supply is needed. eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-o…

You've read the playbook, now it's time to put this knowledge into action. On February 18, representatives from MaRS and Tailwind Futures will discuss the key takeaways from the Canadian Adaptation and Resilience Innovation Playbook. Register today. eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-o…

In two weeks, join us at #MaRSWaterfront for a conversation about fostering positive workplace community. Register now and we'll see you on February 24. eventbrite.ca/e/technically-…

MaRS, in partnership with Tailwind Futures, has published the Canadian Adaptation and Resilience Innovation Playbook, a report exploring Canada’s emerging adaptech sector. On February 18, join our webinar to learn more and have your questions answered. eventbrite.ca/e/the-future-o…

Join the vibrant @UofTStartup community for University of Toronto Entrepreneurship Week from March 2-6 for 15 events that celebrate, showcase, reward and accelerate U of T’s top startups and innovators. 🔗Register now: uoft.me/uteweek-2026 #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

What if housing is healthcare? Join us at MaRS Mornings on Feb 26 for a conversation with @drandrewb on social medicine. Register: eventbrite.ca/e/mars-morning…

Introducing Building Biotech: A new series where experts across Canada's health ecosystem share their insights on what it will take to ensure our country's brightest biotech solutions are developed, tested and commercialized here at home. marsdd.com/magazine/5-cri…

As we mark World Cancer Day, we pay tribute to all the Canadian ventures working to further research, tests and treatments of this disease, including Oxford Cancer Analytics, mDETECT and Adela. marsdd.com/our-story/why-…

Experts across the innovation ecosystem weigh in on the news that Y Combinator will no longer invest in Canadian-registered ventures. Are the headlines worth the worry? Or is this a stern wake up-call? Read their perspectives and insights. thestar.com/business/mars/…

Adaptech solutions don't just help communities prepare for and respond to extreme weather. There's an economic benefit, too. MaRS, with Tailwind Futures, has developed the Canadian Adaptation and Resilience Innovation Playbook. Explore now: marsdd.com/research-and-i…

In the latest episode of Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah sits down with author and astrophysicist Adam Becker, who stresses that while tech and AI can play a pivotal role in solving the world's biggest issues, it's not the entire solution either. marsdd.com/magazine/infin…

It can be hard to distinguish what sets one AI solution apart from the competition. MaRS advisor Mike Abramsky helps founders cut through the noise and focus on what matters most: A valuable product-market fit in a saturated industry. Learn more: marsdd.com/startups/?utm_…

If you're looking for a role in climate, health, finance or software tech, explore the Canadian ventures hiring now! Featuring CoLab, Jule, Klir, Electric Effect, Maple, Verto Health, Borrowell, Loop Financial, VoPay, Loopio, Top Hat and TRIYO. marsdd.com/our-story/cana…

Tomorrow morning, join our info webinar to learn more about the Accelerating Cleantech Innovation Competition, a CRIN-led program, coordinated by MaRS. We'll explain requirements, eligibility, and answer your questions live. Register now! luma.com/sb1jpdt0?utm_m…

2026 was off to a busy start. Catch up on all the news and accolades from MaRS and our portfolio of ventures.

EDC's VP and chief economist weighs in on cross-border tension, Xatoms makes a splash in Davos, and other news from Tewari De-Ox Systems, Brickeye, Cyclic Materials and more. Get the latest in our tech update. thestar.com/business/mars/…

The impacts of climate change are projected to slow economic growth by $25 billion. That's why MaRS and @definityfc have launched the Adaptech Accelerator — a new program to help scale climate resilience tech faster. Apply now. marsdd.com/service/adapte…