As trade tensions with the United States escalate due to tariffs and retaliatory measures, Canadian businesses are facing numerous challenges,…
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My First: How Cascadia Seaweed Leveraged Unconventional Funding Sources
The article “My First: How Cascadia Seaweed tapped unlikely sources of capital” from MaRS Discovery District highlights the innovative funding…
The April 2025 edition of the MaRS Monthly News Roundup highlights significant developments and events within the MaRS Discovery District…
How Toronto’s Hydrostor is Charting Its Course to Commercialization Challenges
Hydrostor, a Toronto-based company specializing in long-duration energy storage, is set to begin construction on its first commercial energy storage facilities.
My Journey: How TerraFixing’s Co-Founder Found Her Voice
The article “My First: How TerraFixing’s co-founder learned to speak up,” published on MaRS Discovery District, highlights a transformative personal…
In the post titled “Entrepreneur Rapid Fire: Hayden Smith from FeX Energy,” published by MaRS Discovery District, the spotlight is…
At Carbonhound, a purpose-driven startup founded by Sanders Lazier in 2021, the team is dedicated to making greenhouse gas (GHG)…
The post “MaRS Impact Health 2025” introduces an initiative aimed at transforming healthcare through innovative solutions and partnerships. MaRS Discovery…
Missed Opportunity: Is It Possible to Eliminate Plastic from Healthcare Design?
Modern medicine’s heavy reliance on plastic has brought significant advancements in patient care, but it’s also created a pressing health…
Strategic Negotiations: Navigating Contracts Amid Tariff Uncertainty
Navigating the complexities of trade negotiations in North America, particularly with the current volatility surrounding tariffs, presents significant challenges for…
With the introduction of U.S. tariffs, business leaders in Canada face what some economists describe as potentially “the largest trade…
This Toronto Startup is On the Hunt for Early Indicators of Neurological Disorders
Cove Neurosciences, co-founded by Toronto neurologist Nardin Samuel and Irene Harmsen, is pioneering efforts to expedite the development of personalized…
MaRS Monthly News Roundup – March 2025 In March 2025, MaRS Discovery District highlighted significant advancements and events within the…
Government Support Made Easy: Partner with Aslan Renewables
The post “My First: Get government support with Aslan Renewables” discusses how startups in the renewable energy sector, such as…
Addressing Emissions Challenges in Healthcare – MaRS Discovery District
The global healthcare system is a significant contributor to climate change, accounting for nearly 5% of global greenhouse emissions, surpassing…
TechTO is returning to MaRS Discovery District, an event aimed at uniting the tech community in Toronto. This event will…
The Funding Model Canada Should Adopt from the United States
Azolla Ventures, a Massachusetts-based firm co-founded by Amy Duffuor, is pioneering a blended finance model aimed at addressing the pressing…
Two investors provide valuable insights into Canada’s position as a leader in cleantech, emphasizing the country’s unique strengths despite its…
Assistive Technology: Trexo Robotics’ Cutting-Edge Wearable Solutions
Trexo Robotics is revolutionizing mobility for children with disabilities through their innovative wearable technology. Their flagship product, the Trexo Plus,…
Professor Majid Bahrami from Simon Fraser University sheds light on the significant potential of harnessing waste heat, an energy source…