Who it’s for
For corporate innovators
MaRS Connect is designed for innovation scouting, solution discovery and shrinking the gap between problem and action.
For accredited investors
Discover startups that match your investment thesis. Search by sector, funding history or traction. Access founder profiles, portfolio insights and capital data across the MaRS ecosystem.
Discover what’s next
Access curated companies, live signals, insight reports and demo sessions that showcase next-gen technology across all sectors.
Cleantech and climate
Spend less time searching and more time acting: Each company on MaRS Connect is vetted, traction-ready and aligned to real industrial challenges, so you can find credible solutions in energy, materials, logistics, waste-to-value and digital efficiency faster.
Health and life sciences
Identify high-quality ventures advancing diagnostics, therapeutics, medical devices and digital health. Companies on the platform are vetted through MaRS programs, with clear signals of clinical credibility, regulatory progress and commercial readiness.
Emerging and frontier technologies
Find curated ventures aligned to future-focused priorities. From AI and advanced materials to industrial automation and energy systems, MaRS Connect offers a streamlined way to explore frontier solutions.
Supercharge your workflow
The directory
Explore a curated venture directory with in-depth profiles, live traction signals and direct connection tools, all designed to accelerate discovery and engagement.
MaRS Sessions
Meet the right companies, at the right time, without the noise. Join invite-only demo sessions featuring high-impact ventures solving real-world problems.
Signals
Tap into exclusive trend reports, market activity and early signals across sectors. Built for decision-makers who want insight, foresight and a clear view of what’s next.
More to come
MaRS Connect users get first access to new tools and features as they are developed.
Connect with new innovation today
Discover in-market tech that has real-world impact on MaRS Connect.
Access Canada’s startup ecosystem
Join 1,000+ founders, investors and innovation leaders, and get the connections and insights you need.
Frequently asked questions
Contact us at community@marsdd.com for questions about membership, applications or platform access.