University of Toronto Entrepreneurship

Allow us to reintroduce ourselves: We’re Canada’s #1 destination for research-based startups. @utoronto.ca founders have launched 1,500+ ventures, raised $14B+, and created 20K+ jobs. Ready to ignite, build, and disrupt? Do it here. bit.ly/4ms124Y

Have a great #startup idea or invention? 💡Unsure if it’s unique or how to keep it secret from competitors? 🤐🔒Explore prior patents, how to read a patent & more 🕵️🕵️‍♀️: 🗓️Thurs Oct 29, 12-2pm 💻via Zoom Sign up: uoft.me/e-shipworkshop For current #UofT students/faculty/staff

Calling all #UofT startup founders and aspiring entrepreneurs! 🚀 Applications are now open for the 2027 Desjardins Startup Prize. Compete for $100K+ in prizes and a chance to pitch during U of T Entrepreneurship Week. Apply by Nov. 18: uoft.me/desjardins-2...

U of T, Genesys Capital and McMaster University have launched the Genesys University Seed Fund, a $40M fund providing initial investments of up to $1M to help life science startups advance research and commercialize. Read more in U of T Magazine: magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ide...

Founded by University of Toronto Materials Science student Olivia Leng, U of T startup MEISSNER has secured an oversubscribed $3.6M pre-seed round to advance its AI-powered platform for discovering next-generation superconducting materials. Read more: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/spotlight/me...

Our 2025-26 Annual Report is here. 🎉 Supporting 1,400+ ventures across 13 innovation hubs, welcoming BioLabs U of T, launching a new $40M life sciences fund, and building an ecosystem whose founders have raised $27B+ and created over 27,600 jobs. Read more: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/ute-annual-r...

Join #UofTAcceleratorFest on Sept. 17 for the Desjardins Speaker Series. In a fireside chat moderated by Natalie Geffen, hear founders Aleisha Cerny (Serenity Power) and Michael Helander (OTI Lumionics) share lessons from startup launch to company growth. Register now: uoft.me/uoft-acceler...

Back-to-campus season is just around the corner. Connect with our entrepreneurial community at U of T AcceleratorFest on Sept. 17. Meet accelerator teams, explore opportunities, and hear founder lessons from Aliesha Cerny and Michael Helander: uoft.me/uoft-acceler...

Congratulations to U of T founders Adnan Sharif and Vishar Yaghoubian, recipients of this year's Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. We're proud to see their ventures recognized for turning innovative ideas into impact. 👏 yeyawards.com/2026

Join the Schwartz Reisman Ecosystem team at the #UofTAcceleratorFest for the Ecosystem Tour on Sept 17—a guided tour of the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, where ideas become reality.

Sanja Fidler, former NVIDIA lab leader and U of T Associate Professor, has launched Veeda AI, a new startup building world models—AI that simulates physical realities for robots to learn, test, and plan actions. Read more: betakit.com/former-nvidi...

Join #UofTAcceleratorFest on Sept. 17 for the @Desjardins Speaker Series. In a fireside chat moderated by Natalie Geffen, hear founders Aleisha Cerny (Serenity Power) and Michael Helander (OTI Lumionics) share lessons from startup launch to company growth. Register now: uoft.me/uoft-acceler...

Start the school year with #UofTAcceleratorFest🚀 Meet 13 campus accelerators, hear from startup founders, and connect with innovators. Sept 17 at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus. #UofTstartup Register: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/uoft-a...

More than 1,400 startups are now connected to U of T's entrepreneurship ecosystem. “The engagement is across the board and not unique to a specific industry,” says Jon French, the Director of U of T Entrepreneurship. Read more: magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ide...

Nearly 6 million Canadians lack access to a primary care provider. U of T startup TalktoMedi is helping clinics reduce admin workload, with 40,000+ calls processed and 93% resolved without staff involvement. Read more: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/spotlight/ho...

Tooth decay is the most common non-communicable disease in the world. U of T alumna Vishar Yaghoubian is trying to fix that with Toothpod – a peppermint dental chew that works with your saliva to protect enamel and cut harmful bacteria. Read more: magazine.utoronto.ca/research-ide...

U of T, McMaster, Venture Ontario and Genesys Capital have launched the Genesys University Seed Fund, a new early-stage life sciences venture fund aimed at helping more Ontario startups stay and grow in Canada. Read more: www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-tog...

Applications for Pride Pitch 2026 are now open! Hosted by ICUBE UTM, Pride Pitch is an opportunity for 2SLGBTQ+ founders the chance to pitch their ventures and compete for a share of $10K in prizes. Apply by Aug. 13: icubeutm.ca/pride-pitch/

More than 20 members of the U of T community are featured in BetaKit’s Most Ambitious 2026 issue — highlighting innovators shaping the future. See this year's honourees: www.utoronto.ca/celebrates/u...

Yesterday wrapped up U of T's Signature event —Desjardin Speaker Series with Reynold Xin, Mike Murchison, and Amanda Lang on AI, data, and Canada's moment to lead. Thanks to Desjardins, Toronto Tech Week, and everyone who joined us!

U of T’s #TorontoTechWeek is tomorrow! Join How to Build a $100B Company with Reynold Xin, Co-founder of Databricks, Mike Murchison, CEO of Ada, and Amanda Lang. Don't miss the U of T x Toronto Tech Week Lawn Party from 2-5 p.m. & connect with Toronto's tech community: uoft.me/ttw-uoft-gui...

U of T’s #TorontoTechWeek event is happening May 26! Headlining speaker Reynold Xin, co‑founder of @Databricks, is joined by Ada's CEO Mike Murchison in conversation with Amanda Lang. Don’t miss this conversation on data, AI, and what Canada needs to do to seize the moment: uoft.me/ttw-uoft-2026

Only a few weeks away! Join our #UofT x #TorontoTechWeek event on May 26 with Reynold Xin, co-founder of Databricks, on his journey to building a $100B+ company, followed by a lawn party on front campus. Save your spot and explore more Toronto Tech Week events: uoft.me/ttw-uoft-gui...

AI startup founded by #UofT alumni to revive failed drug candidates 🧫 uoft.me/clR

Don’t miss the #UofT x #TorontoTechWeek lawn party on May 26! Equal parts science fair and carnival, this event brings together innovators & companies driving Toronto’s tech ecosystem with light snacks from our very own U of T‑affiliated companies. uoft.me/ttw-uoft-law...

Join #UofT at #TorontoTechWeek on May 26 for the Desjardins Speaker Series with Reynold Xin, Co‑founder of Databricks. Reynold will share how his team built Databricks from an academic research project into a business with a global footprint. Register now: uoft.me/ttw-uoft-2026

Join us March 23 at 12 p.m. for Financial Foundations for Tech Founders with Nishant Raizada from Desjardins. Learn the core financial concepts every pre‑seed startup needs to help shape day‑to‑day decisions in growing companies. Register now: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/financ...

Last week, 1,500+ students, founders, & ecosystem leaders came together for True Blue Impact Day, part of #UofTEntWeek. The day featured 70+ startups, $100K+ in pitch prizes, and a speaker series on AI’s next big moment. Thank you to the #UofT community for making it happen!

Congratulations to the innovative startups from the @UofT ecosystem who took home top prizes at the 2026 Desjardins Startup Prize pitch competition, part of #UofTEntWeek! Meet our winners and learn more about their upcoming innovations: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/meet-the-win...

Innovation is happening across the #UofT entrepreneurship community. Meet 10 exciting startups to watch in 2026, advancing key sectors: www.utoronto.ca/news/u-t-ent...

#UofTEntWeek kicks off today and runs through March 6, featuring 15+ events over five days that showcase innovation and highlight U of T’s entrepreneurial community. Join the conversations, meet founders, and explore what’s happening across the ecosystem: uoft.me/uteweek-2026

Taking place from March 2-6, #UofTEntWeek features 15+ events across our three campuses, including pitch competitions, startup showcases, keynote conversations, workshops, panel discussions and more. See what to expect next week: www.utoronto.ca/news/canada-...

Join a keynote conversation on AI’s next big moment in driving health, economic and social good in Canada featuring Christine Allen, Alán Aspuru-Guzik, and Milica Radisic at the Desjardins Speaker Series on March 5. Spots are limited, register now: uoft.me/uteweek2026-... #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

@utoronto.ca returns as a host for Toronto Tech Week 2026! From May 25–29, Toronto Tech Week brings together the founders, operators, investors, and builders shaping what’s next, through hundreds of community-led events across the city. Our guide to TTW is coming soon! www.torontotechweek.com

Join a keynote conversation on AI’s next big moment in driving health, economic and social good in Canada featuring Christine Allen, Alán Aspuru-Guzik, and Milica Radisic at the Desjardins Speaker Series on March 5. Spots are limited, register now: uoft.me/uteweek2026-... #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

Cheer on some of U of T’s most innovative startups as they compete for over $100k in prizes at the Desjardins Startup Prize Pitch Competition on March 5, part of True Blue Impact Day.  Register now: uoft.me/uteweek2026-...  #UofTEntWeek #UofTStartup

True Blue Expo is back on March 5! Meet accelerators, ecosystem partners and founders of 40+ @entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca startups demoing innovative products & services. To connect with partners, U of T accelerators, investors, & talent, register here: uoft.me/uteweek2026-... #UofTStartup

Join the vibrant @entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca 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

⚠️ Weather Alert: Due to severe weather conditions, @utm.utoronto.ca, @utsc.utoronto.ca and #UofT St. George campuses are closed today. All scheduled campus activities are cancelled. For details, visit our website at https://www.utoronto.ca/campus-status

'If we in academia don't go after the hardest challenges, nobody else will': #UofT researcher Molly Shoichet aims to do it all 👩‍🔬 uoft.me/shoichet-m

Mark your calendars on Jan 29 for a Secure Innovation Workshop! This virtual session from @entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca and OVPRI explores research security policies, common risks facing startups, and practical tools to help founders protect their work. ➡️ Register: public.eve.utoronto.ca/events/6245

Welcome back to campus for Winter 2026, #UofT! Happy New Year 💙

In 2 days! Join us at the UTE Community Holiday Social at the U of T Bookstore on December 10! Celebrate the end of the U of T Startup Holiday Market & network with our vibrant community. Win $150 in UTE Bucks to spend with participating vendors. Register: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/ute-co...

In 2 days! Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual U of T startup Holiday Market!🎁On Dec.10 from 10am to 6pm, shop for skincare, apparel, tech gadgets & beyond, network with founders, and most importantly, support UTE local. ➡https://entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-startup-holiday-market-2025/

The Eva & Allen Lau Catalyst Prize is offering to $70K in prizes, mentorship + workspace to build your computing or engineering innovation. Eligible for full-time grad students, postdocs & faculty. ➡ Apply by Jan. 8: www.entrepreneurship.artsci.utoronto.ca/catalyst

#UofT has been named one of the top two universities in the world for sustainability by QS World University Rankings: Sustainability – for the fourth year in a row. 🌱 uoft.me/qs25

Congrats to Xatoms, MedEssist, and Sibli on joining the C100 Fellows | 48hrs 2026 Cohort!🎉 Proud to see U of T founders pushing boundaries in AI, health tech, materials innovation and representing @entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca on a national stage. ➡Learn more here: thec100.org/blog-posts/2...

Lyrata will be featured on the next episode of Dragon's Den! Tune in on CBC & @cbcgem.bsky.social Nov 20th at 8pm. Dragon's Den brings aspiring entrepreneurs together with Canadian business moguls who have the cash and know-how to make big ideas happen. 🚀 ➡Watch here www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/e...

Join us at the UTE Community Holiday Social at the U of T Bookstore on December 10! Celebrate the end of the U of T Startup Holiday Market and network with our vibrant community. Win $150 in UTE Bucks to spend with participating vendors. Register: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/ute-co...

Mark your calendars for the 2nd annual U of T startup Holiday Market!🎁On Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., shop for skincare, apparel, tech gadgets & beyond, network with founders, and most importantly, support UTE local. ➡https://entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/event/u-of-t-startup-holiday-market-2025/

Have a startup or a great idea? The Desjardins Startup Prize is our annual pitch competition with $100K+ in prizes! Applications open October 14. Finalists will pitch during Entrepreneurship Week on March 5, 2026. Ready to compete? Apply by Nov. 24: entrepreneurs.utoronto.ca/for-entrepre...