UTEST, University of Toronto

⚡UTEST applications are open! Deadline: May 14, 2026 Backing U of T entrepreneurs transforming research into impact. 🔗More info: utest.to/apply/

Last chance to register for the UTEST Investor Days starting tomorrow! Join us to hear all about the cutting-edge ventures coming through the 2025-2026 UTEST program. utest.to/event/utest-in…

The countdown is on! One week until UTEST Investor Days 2026 Join us January 28 & 29, for research-based startup pitches from @UofT ventures spanning life sciences, digital tech, AI and physical sciences. Engage directly with founders through live Q&A. utest.to/event/utest-in…

UTEST is pleased to share that Tightbeam Photonics and Cohesys have been selected for the 2026 @NATO DIANA Cohort. Read More: utest.to/2025/12/15/two…

Spotlight 1️⃣ from the DIANA 2026 cohort! Proud to see 🇨🇦 leading in advanced comms tech with 2 innovators: ✅ Tightbeam Photonics: slashing the cost of space to ground laser comms ✅ @qoherent: intelligent, resilient 5G payload for mobile adhoc networking diana.nato.int/about-diana/20…

Is your startup's technology created or tested using @UofT resources? ✅If yes, The Innovations & Partnerships Office (IPO) is your first stop for commercialization at U of T! 💻Check out our webinar; learn how to make the best use of these services : utest.to/event/from-pro…

Have a startup or a great idea? The @DesjardinsGroup Startup Prize is the @UofTStartup annual pitch competition with $100,000+ in prizes! Finalists will pitch during Entrepreneurship Week on March 5, 2026. Ready to compete? Learn more and apply by Nov. 24: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/for-entreprene…

📢@SouthpkCommons is coming to @UofT for an off-the-record talk: From Research to Acquisition with Dr. Gennady Pekhimenko - founder of CentML (acquired by @nvidia) & Associate Professor @UofT. Hear his journey from academia to startup success and beyond. [1/2]

U of T’s Molly Shoichet & her team have turned lab discovery into AmacaThera, non-opioid painkillers powered by an injectable hydrogel. 💉 Backed by @Creativedlab & @UTESTto, they’ve raised $15M+ to bring safer pain relief to market. Read their story: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/founder/amacat…

📢Come see where innovation takes place! Thursday, October 9 (3:00 – 7:00 PM), the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus opens its doors as part of the @TechTO x @ElevateTechCA Startup Open House 2025. utest.to/event/techto-x…

Whether you’re a researcher, investor, or collaborator, we invite you to connect and follow along as our founders make real-world impact. utest.to/contact/

Many new followers have joined our community recently. Here’s a quick re-introduction to UTEST: we help @UofT researchers turn ideas into startups. Our alumni have raised over $1B in follow-on capital, funding ventures in health, sustainability & tech. utest.to

UTEST alumni have collectively secured over $1B in follow-on capital, demonstrating the investability and impact of research-driven ventures. utest.to/2025/09/03/ute…

Our program runs June–March with mentorship, webinars, one-on-one support, and networking. Founders get guidance on team development, product–market fit, IP, corporate structure, and milestones. utest.to/apply/

UTEST works with founders building companies from U of T research and affiliated hospitals. While many are in Life Sciences, we also support startups in Engineering, Digital Tech, Sustainability, and more.

We had an incredible time at U of T Acceleratorfest! From connecting with 12+ accelerators & startups to hearing NordSpace CEO Rahul Goel, the event highlighted the talent, spaces & community that make U of T a hub for innovation. 💡

Q3 Issue of Deep Tech Download Is Live We're excited to share the latest edition of Deep Tech Download, your curated source for emerging investment opportunities and strategic insights in frontier technology developed at UofT. mailchi.mp/utoronto/dtdse…

🔥UTEST Companies Surpass $1 Billion in Investment Funding This isn’t just another program milestone—it’s proof that the future is being built in Toronto’s research labs today. Read More: utest.to/2025/09/03/ute…

U of T Acceleratorfest is almost here! 🔹Discover resources across the tri-campus 🔹Meet reps from 12+ accelerators & their startups 🔹Tour ONRamp, the @UoftStartup co-working space Hear from founders at the @DesjardinsGroup Speaker Series Register here: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-a…

🔬🌙From late-night lab sessions to millions in investment, @BioBoxAnalytics is transforming drug discovery, and their commercialization journey started with UTEST. ➡️Read how @biobox_chris & team are commercializing a "GPS for drug discovery" : utest.to/news/