ArtscapeArtscape is a not-for-profit urban development organization that makes space for creativity and transforms communities. Our work involves clustering creative people together in real estate projects that serve the needs of the arts and cultural community and advance multiple public policy objectives, private development interests, community and neighbourhood aspirations and philanthropic missions. For more information please visit www.torontoartscape.org.CreativeNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.torontoartscape.org.171 East Liberty StreetSuite 224TorontoOntarioM6K 3P6ErinBreau-Barkley416-392-1038erin@torontoartscape.on.ca Bitcoin Decentral AccelerateDecentral Accelerate The 1st Startup Accelerator for Decentralized Tech Around the world, visionary technologists, entrepreneurs, and investors are building startups based on new and better technological architectures; massively scalable models; pioneered by Bitcoin, open-source, peer-to-peer, cryptographic, and self-regulating. DECENTRAL ACCELERATE helps these ventures scale to success. A 3 month mentor-driven curriculum of due diligence & structuring creates ventures set for scale •The ultimate Mentor Network for the Dapp / Fintech innovation sector •12 hours or more of mentorship per week •Deliverables & Daily Scrums •Community Events & Integrated PR •Valuable Perks Ethos •Mentor-driven •Deliverables •Agile Methodology & Lean Startup Coaching •Community Involvement Financing •$50K Investment upon program acceptance (from DECENTRAL FUND 1) •$25K+ Perks during program (provided by DECENTRAL partner organizations) •$100K Investment in the startup’s digital commodities or 100K Convertible Debt Note – upon Grad on Demo Day (from DECENTRAL FUND 1) •$10M+ after Demo Day (IR provided by DECENTRAL) Results •Startups graduate to receive seed capital, series A, & global product launches. •Startups are plugged into the optimum networks for their sectors •Startups grad with corporate structure, advisory boards, investors & all that is needed for rapid scale •Startups grad backed by the networks of their alumni, mentors & investors •Startups grad with Decentral Management as equity partners offering long-term support Surround yourself with a vibrant membership of entrepreneurs focused on decentralizing tech and financial innovation. This quality community and flexible space is perfect for: •Solo entrepreneurs •Small company teams •Remote company divisions •Business travellers in need of temporary office space & networking DECENTRAL provides everything needed in a friendly & fascinating environ. Being in the same building as companies like Ethereum, & just a floor below DECENTRAL ACCELERATE, brings a unique value. Imagine the extraordinary industry leaders, mentors, and investors you can meet by simply being there. We apply strict criteria to the coworkers in the space, to create an optimum community. Information, Communications and TechnologyPrivateIncubatorhttp://www.bdaccelerate.com64 Spadina AveTorontoOntarioM5V 2H8 ‎A. Traviss Corry info@BDAccelerate.com BrightSpark VenturesBrightSpark Ventures focus on companies with “must-have” solutions that have traction in the real world. In order to capitalize on these opportunities, we believe that young companies must exclusively focus their early stage phase on value-creating activities such as building superior technology and gaining important customer feedback.; Brightspark cherry picks Canada’s best software, mobile, and Internet companies with a strong focus on repeat entrepreneurs.; ; Approach; ; Brightspark Ventures is comprised of experienced professionals responsible for identifying, evaluating and managing early stage software investment opportunities. We work closely with entrepreneurs during the initial investment phase to complete all due diligence and investment analysis. We often take lead positions in funding rounds in which we participate. We work closely with the angel community, venture capital firms and institutional investors to structure syndicated investments.; ; Brightspark works with entrepreneurs to build and grow successful companies. It has built its unique reputation from being a real partner for entrepreneurs.; ; Brightspark Ventures has twice won the Canadian Venture Capital Association “Deal of the Year Award”, for the sale of ThinkDynamics to IBM and for the sale of Radian6 to Salesforce.com.; Information, Communications and TechnologyPrivateAcceleratorhttp://www.brightspark.com2323 Yonge StreetSuite 502TorontoOntarioM4P 2C9BryanWatsonbwatson@ep-enterprises.com Cleantech NorthCleanTech North (“CTN”) provides emerging Canadian clean technology (“cleantech”) companies with the mentorship and support required to enter – and succeed – in the global marketplace.; ; CTN offers promising cleantech companies access to unparalleled advice from top tier service providers (“CTN Cluster Sponsors”) with expertise in a broad range of areas. From access to investment capital, to assistance with developing distribution channels and overcoming regulatory barriers, CTN Cluster Sponsors bring a holistic approach toward working with companies to position them for success in the rapidly evolving cleantech industry.; ; Members in CleanTech North participate in monthly workshops and seminars aimed at increasing their market readiness and expanding their network within the industry. They also have direct access to CTN Cluster Sponsors who can provide industry insights and leading practices relevant to their business requirements. CTN Cluster Sponsors work together in a coordinated fashion to simplify and accelerate a member’s ability to meet their objectives.; EnvironmentPrivateAcceleratorhttp://www.cleantechnorth.comTorontoOntarioEric Lawrenceeric.lawrence@coalitionent.com CossetteCossette is an international communications firm with operations in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. It is one of the top communications companies in the world, servicing clients locally, nationally and on a global scale. It offers a full range of leading-edge communication services to more than 800 clients of all sizes, including some of the most prestigious brands in the world. A customer-driven organization built upon highly specialized business units, Cossette believes in Convergent Communications™, a proprietary working method that brings all the key communication services together under one roof to maximize the return on our clients’ communications investments. Cossette excels in various communications disciplines, including strategic planning and research, advertising, media planning and buying, sales promotion, CRM, database and direct marketing, interactive marketing and technology solutions, public relations and alliance marketing, branding and design, ethnic marketing, sports marketing, branded content and product placement and B2B marketing. Cossette has approximately 1,650 employees and offices in Quebec City, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Halifax, New York, Los Angeles, Irvine, London, Moscow and Shanghai.; ; Cossette Communication Group Inc. is a publicly traded company. Its shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol KOS.;Information, Communications and TechnologyPrivateIncubatorhttp://www.cossette.com32 Atlantic AvenueTorontoOntarioM6K 1X8 JoeDee416-725-7389joe.dee@cossette.com Driven Accelerator GroupWe were founded on the principle that resources and opportunities offer the most value when all entrepreneurs have equal access. We invest our support in Canadian founders with great ideas who are leveraging technology to build companies that transform the digital landscape. By cultivating a culture rooted in equality, community and collaboration we seek to accelerate the success of startups innovating in the fields of web and mobile apps, cloud computing, and consumer internet.; ; Despite being a young program, we’ve been able to mentor and grow 8 companies since our launch in 2012. We’re proud of our alumni reaching their product and funding milestones. Information, Communications and TechnologyNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.http://drivenaccelerator.com/376 Bathurst Street TorontoOntarioM5T 2S6Tamar-MelissaHugginsdrivenaccelerator@gmail.com Ember Business Exchange Ember Business Exchange helps women entrepreneurs to launch and grow strong companies. We help our members succeed faster through the power of community, expert mentorship, and funding opportunities. •Community: Ember is a place where entrepreneurs collaborate and share ideas, contacts, and strategies for growth. With our individual workspace, live events and online tools, you’ll have everything you need to connect with like-minded women who can help you grow faster. •Mentorship: Need access to sales & marketing, legal, or accounting expertise? Get that and more when you tap into our team of mentors who understand the special challenges of young companies. Our experts are available in person, by phone, and online, so you can get the help you need from a trusted advisor, without the usual time and expense. •Funding: Bringing your best ideas to market may require real capital, so we’re ready to guide you to the best funding sources for your growth goals and situation. We can help you find the right funding sources and make the perfect pitch. •Space: Located at 1 Yonge Street in downtown Toronto, our bright and spacious offices are WIFI-ready with state-of-the-art facilities so you can host your own events, present keynote sessions, and meet with potential customers in one of our beautiful, modern boardrooms. Whether you have a fresh new idea or an existing business with untapped potential, joining Ember is a fast track to greater growth and results. Get To Where You Need To Grow There’s never been a better time to join our professional community – arrange a quick tour of our Incubator space or get started with a free trial of our membership program now.MixedPrivateIncubatorhttp://www.emberbx.com1 Yonge StreetSuite 2002TorontoOntarioM5E 1E5GailGillian-Bainggillian@tbdc.com Fasken Martineau LLP’s Start-up and Entrepreneurial Development ProgramFasken Martineau knows that financial resources are especially precious during the early days of a business and that the cost of expert legal advice can be daunting. In response to this reality, we have launched the Start-up Program. Designed for companies in their early stages, this one-year program accepts applications from all industry sectors. Our professionals will guide you through all the challenges you might experience at the starting phase. By enrolling in the Program, members will not only have access to expert advice from leading legal professionals and our Entrepreneur-in-Residence, but also to a full range of legal services. The 12 month program provides the following benefits to its members at a low monthly price: 1) Incorporation and organization of a corporation OR registration of a trade-mark in Canada, subject to certain conditions; 2) Access to templates, such as intellectual property (IP) assignments and non-disclosure agreements; 3) Kick-off meeting to implement an IP strategy and Fasken Martineau’s unique IP management structure; 4) 2 hours of consultation per month (legal drafting not included); 5) Access to Fasken Martineau’s Start-up Community; and 6) a 10% discount on hourly rates for other services (patents, shareholders, agreement, licenses, etc.). We have over 30 companies currently enrolled in our program from a variety of industries, including medical devices, software and pharma; clean tech; and information technology.MixedPrivateIncubatorhttp://www.faskenstartup.com333 Bay St.Suite 2400, Box 20TorontoOntarioM5H 2T6JuliaDeansjdeans@futurpreneur.ca George Brown College - Digital Media and Gaming IncubatorThe Digital Media and Gaming Incubator is located at 341 King Street East and is part of the School of Design at George Brown College. The Incubator supports the city’s digital sectors by providing affordable space, business and professional services, technology and human resources. The incubator shares space with the School of Design’s digital programs, occupying 2,000 square feet on the sixth floor.; ; The Incubator is more than a physical location, it allows for focused and quiet work, formal and informal exchanges while also providing space that encourages exploration and unexpected discoveries.; ; Information, Communications and TechnologyAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.gaminginc.ca333 King Street East TorontoOntarioM5A 1K3LuigiFerraralferrara@georgebrown.ca Gizmo LabsA Toronto Coworking Space and Innovation Hub for; Startups, Entrepreneurs, Freelancers and IndependentsMixedPrivateIncubatorhttp://www.gizmolabs.ca298 Dundas St. WLevel3 TorontoOntarioM5T 1G2 MarcusDanielsspeedtoseed@HIGHLINE.vc Humber College - HumberLaunchHumberLaunch is an extension of Humber Research and Innovation at Humber College. Our mission is to provide Humber students and alumni with the environment and resources to cultivate innovative ideas into successful business ventures. We do this by offering Humber entrepreneurs funding, mentorship, coaching, resources, business development, one-on-one assistance and meeting facilities.; ; If you are a Humber student or alumni who has an innovative business idea, and if you are seeking to seriously pursue, it please contact us at humberlaunch@humber.ca.MixedAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.humber.ca/humberlaunch/3180 Lake Shore Blvd W. TorontoOntarioM8V 1L7Cheryl Mitchellcheryl.mitchell@humber.ca ideaBOOST Canadian Film CentreideaBOOST is a business accelerator with a difference -- a bootcamp for companies that want to navigate an entertainment ecosystem that has been radically disrupted by new technologies and demanding audience expectations. Companies selected to participate in ideaBOOST get the budget, tools, training, and mentorship designed to help bring their product to market and improve their chances of success with audiences, investors, and partners.; ideaBOOST employs the best practices from teaches lean startup movement and other disciplines. The goal is to help companies navigate the entertainment and technology startup market, sharpen their product vision, and refine their strategies to target audiences and generate sustainable revenues. ideaBOOST has assembled some of the best minds in the entertainment, media, advertising, business, and technology worlds as mentors, domain experts, and advisors. Each ideaBOOST company is given the opportunity to learn from this select group of top leaders and entrepreneurs and to forge business relationships that address key company needs.CreativeNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.ideaboost.ca/101 College Street Suite 245TorontoOntarioM5G 1L7AnaSerranoaserrano@cfccreates.com Imagination Catalyst OCADUThe Imagination Catalyst is OCAD U's entrepreneurship and commercialization hub. Our mission is to help OCAD U entrepreneurs launch new enterprises or commercialize their designs, products and services, as well as play a strong supporting role in the creation of a deep, collaboratively oriented entrepreneurship culture across campus. Our vision is to play a leadership role in the effort to unite, mobilize and focus the power of the cultural industries, creativity, scholarship and smart entrepreneurship in solving the most pressing social and environmental issues of our time. In so doing, we hope to unleash new basis for economic growth and development. What we do First, our doors are open support the OCAD U and local communities with questions about starting a business or venture at any time. If you're considering starting an enterprise of any size or type, consider making us your first stop. We also currently offer the following: 1.A one year, experiential entrepreneurship program and incubator called Take It to Market; 2.Seminars, lectures and entrepreneurship-oriented events that are open to the OCAD U and local communities; and 3.Guest-lecture support to any OCAD U faculty members looking to include entrepreneurship or commercialization in their course offerings. What is the Take-It-to-Market incubator? The Take-It-to-Market incubator is our marquee offering. It is an intensive program designed to help those ready to launch their enterprise or commercialize their research within the year. Participants compete to be accepted into the program. If accepted, they commit to working on their venture intensively for up to one year. Participants are provided with work space plus relevant business education, skills training, one-on-one personal and business development coaching and, most importantly, access to an experienced, accredited pool of investors and advisers, who can provide further support, guidance and access to venture funding. We also offer access to OCAD U studios for prototyping, legal formation and IP/patent process assistance, plus extended student benefits during the Imagination Catalyst year. Participants are supported by our experienced Entrepreneur-in-Residence and expert mentor team.Information, Communications and TechnologyAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.ocadu.ca/research/imaginationcatalyst.htm100 McCaul Street TorontoOntario M5T 1W1Monica Contrerasmcontreras@ocadu.ca Incubes AcceleratorThe INcubes Funnel Program is an early-stage program for entrepreneurs / companies with powerful ideas that are premature for the acceleration program. It is designed around core product and business deliverables, which upon completion graduate the company into the Acceleration Program. Time to completion is flexible since companies enter acceleration on a rolling basis.; ; The INcubes Acceleration Program is a highly-focused, hands-on, intensive program designed to help companies engage customers and investors early and effectively. INcubes guides its startups through a customized curriculum of due-diligence deliverables with a process and culture that is very different from other accelerators.Information, Communications and TechnologyPrivateAcceleratorhttp://www.incubes.ca70 Peter Street TorontoOntarioM5V 1J9BenZlotnick ben@incubes.ca Innovation York-York UniversityInnovation York is the commercialization and industry liaison office for York University. The unit provides services to faculty members, trainees, and industry within four service streams: agreements, industry liaison, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Innovation York’s goal is to provide an integrated suite of services to the York research community, in order to facilitate research, realize the commercial, economic, and social potential of research outcomes, and to create a culture of industry-engaged scholarship and entrepreneurship.; MixedAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.innovationyork.ca4700 Keele StreetKaneff Tower, Fifth FloorTorontoOntarioM3J 1P3SarahHowe(416) 736 2100 showe@yorku.ca Italian Chamber of Commerce (ICCO)Among its many tasks, the ICCO works as a consultant for a number of local and regional governmental agencies in Canada and Italy, as well as in the field of commercial mediation. Knowledgeable in Canada’s GROWING market, the ICCO’s staff puts its services at the disposal of Italian companies that are seeking to expand in the local market, researching specific industrial sectors and arranging meetings with potential investors.; ; As keen promoter of the thriving Canadian business market, the ICCO is also a founding member of the Greater Toronto Business Alliance (Federation of Portuguese Business and Professionals, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario and Toronto Chinese Business Association). In addition, the ICCO is also a co-founding member of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Canada (EUCCAN).MixedNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.italchambers.ca622 College Street TorontoOntario M6G 1B6Corrado Painapaina@italchambers.ca Kinetic CaféWe help forward-thinking enterprises & disruptive startups challenge convention, imagine new possibilities & successfully bring meaningful products, services & experiences to the market that meet the needs of today's connected consumer. We do this by coupling world-class strategy & design capabilities with the deep technology & production expertise needed, in-house to bring ideas to life.Information, Communications and TechnologyPrivateIncubatorhttp://www.kineticcafe.com1 Yonge StSuite 934TorontoOntarioM5E 1E5Chris Carter info@kineticcafe.com Launch 180 AcceleratorWe want to work with early stage companies – right from the idea stage. We are not the right partner for all start-ups, but we think we’re a great partner for a select sub-segment of the GTA start-up market. Our ability to add value cuts across a number of industry vertical categories. We look for start-ups and ideas that represent a unique solution to a highly defined business problem with significant value implications across a number of vertical categories (Retail, Sales and Marketing, Supply Chain, Travel/Hospitality, Entertainment). We assess opportunities on the basis of the Founder/Team and their proposed business problem/solution set and the match to the skills, experience, and network of our advisors. More precisely we look for strong business generalists with a strong business problem / market focus and skills across marketing, systems, strategy, finance and not just technology. Founders generally have 3 sources of capital: - They can invest or raise capital (in order of founder sweat equity and capital, friends/family, angels) - They can generate revenue, and/or - They can spend less money Our focus is on the latter two. To help start-ups achieve first revenue within 180 days, but perhaps even more importantly to spend substantially less money in their initial start-up phase. By addressing first revenue and expenditure issues in a very focused fashion we hope to fundamentally change the fund raising paradigm for our start-ups. We are not organized around a cohort schedule rather are open to submissions on an ongoing basis. You can send us your business plan or deck or just book to meet us for a coffee. So please contact us.MixedNot-for-profitAcceleratorhttp://www.launch180.com51 Wolseley Street TorontoOntarioM5T 1S1EarlMilleremiller@marsdd.com Mobile Experience Innovation Centre (MEIC)The Mobile Experience Innovation Centre is a not-for-profit association that supports design leadership, experience innovation and applied research in Canada's mobile and wireless industries.; ; Since its founding in 2007 by OCAD University, The Mobile Experience Innovation Centre (MEIC) has grown from a mobile sector strategy and lobbying initiative to Canada’s only organization focusing on design leadership, sector growth and integration, and innovation in mobile content, services and computing. MEIC offers a membership program to serve clients and partners alike. Its Board of Directors includes international businesses such as Microsoft and IBM, Canadian strategic companies such as RBC Royal Bank and GestureTek, public sector entities, SMEs, associations, universities, and colleges. Its wider membership includes all major mobile associations and a wide array of mobile industry partners.; ; MEIC focuses on supporting start-ups and early-stage entrepreneurs, research commercialization, and national and international advocacy on behalf of Canadian companies, creating a strong framework in a fragmented industry.; ; MEIC offers programs that work with SMEs, researchers and NGOs in Canada and abroad for the purposes of partnership, collaboration, research and business development. All programs are designed to encourage research commercialization and business growth to Canadian SMEs, corporations and academic institutions. MEIC also hosts conferences, workshops and partners with other organizations to deliver quality and relevant events.For more information about our work, please see About.; ; Past research success include the first iteration of the Applied Research and Prototyping Program which resulted in 22 projects with Ontario-based SMEs and academic institutions over 18 months, the development and delivery of Innovation and Insight: Mapping Ontario’s Mobile Industry.Information, Communications and TechnologyNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.meic.ca205 Richmond St West 2nd Floor, Room 7211 TorontoOntario M5V 1V3PatriciaMcCuthcheonpatricia@meic.ca MultiplicityTOAccelerates the growth of early-stage technology businesses focused on software, internet and digital media.; Information, Communications and TechnologyNot-for-profitAcceleratorhttp://www.multiplicityaccelerator.com/105 Victoria Street Suite 909TorontoOntarioM5C 3B4RajahLehalrlehal@multiplicityaccelerator.com oneelevenWe are a community of data-driven entrepreneurs.; ; By convening a network of venture capital, industry, academia and government, we are bridging the gap between research and commercialization; supporting the development of solutions to highly complex data problems; Information, Communications and TechnologyNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.oneeleven.com111 Richmond Street West TorontoOntarioM5H 3K6BilalKhanBilal@oneeleven.com Ontario Centre of Excellence (OCE)Ontario Centres of Excellence (OCE) drives the development of Ontario’s economy by helping create new jobs, products, services, technologies and businesses. Our comprehensive program suite covers almost all stages of business development and career advancement. In partnership with industry, OCE co-invests to commercialize innovation originating in the province’s publicly funded colleges, universities and research hospitals. We also support and invest in early-stage projects, where the probability of commercial success and potential total return on innovation are substantial. Another expanding focus for OCE is the development of the next generation of innovators through our entrepreneurship fellowships and programs for students and youth across Ontario. Our efforts are focused on sectors of the economy with the greatest potential to drive Ontario’s future prosperity and global competitiveness: energy and environment (including water); advanced manufacturing; advanced health technologies; and information, communications technologies and digital media. A trusted partner of government in program delivery, we are committed to advancing a whole-of-government approach as a means of streamlining funding application processes for companies and entrepreneurs - See more at: http://oce-ontario.org/about-us#sthash.pdvym5IC.dpuf; Information, Communications and TechnologyPublicIncubatorhttp://www.oce-ontario.org156 Front Street West Suite 200 TorontoOntarioM5J 2L6MartinLordmartin.lord@oce-ontario.org "" Rogers VenturesRogers Venture Partners (“RVP”) was established in 2012 as a newly minted $150M venture capital fund headquartered in Palo Alto. The RVP team brings a wealth of global operating and investing experience. At RVP, every one of the partners has an operating background and, most importantly, all came from the high tech industry. As a result, our partners are deeply rooted in the operating ecosystem, allowing portfolio companies to better develop key partnerships and establish meaningful customer contracts. We look to take active roles within each portfolio company and are committed to working towards a common vision of revolutionizing the status quo.; MixedPrivateAcceleratorhttp://www.rogersvp.com/350 Bloor Street EastTorontoOntarioM4W 0A1Mike Leecontact@rogersventures.com Round 13 CapitalRound 13 is all about building great companies. We seek breakout potential, lead by passionate entrepreneurs committed to creating the next big thing. But how to do it? Money is key but equally critical is the right strategy after the initial success of developing a great product. Too many achieve this milestone but can’t meet the next challenge of building a world-class operating company. Our team of done-it-before entrepreneurs and best-of breed domain experts can make the difference between success and failure, or even more exciting between an OK success and blockbuster status. We are Canada’s first and only investor to draw upon the skills and networks of the most successful entrepreneurs. We were fussy in our choice of players. Relationships are core as is a winning culture. Without shared values, the odds of greatness are cut way down. Our founders are proven builders with the passion and skills to fast track our companies. Finding the right people and right networks are all part of what we offer – if global success and massive shareholder wealth are part of your dreams. Yes, we will selectively look at early stage companies but our real value is with companies that have proven market demand and now need ramp-up capital. Passionate entrepreneurs with more than just a great idea together with the money and experience we bring is what it is all about.Information, Communications and TechnologyPrivateAcceleratorhttp://www.round13capital.com51 Mill StreetSuite 301TorontoOntarioM5A 3C4Bruce Croxoncontact@round13capital.com Ryerson University - Centre for Urban EnergyThe Innovation Centre for Urban Energy (iCUE) is a business incubator and accelerator focused on urban energy. The purpose is to assist young businesses turn their urban energy ideas into commercially viable products, services, and/or technologies. The iCUE was officially launched in November of 2012, and is housed within Ryerson University’s Centre for Urban Energy (CUE). Among the primary goals of the iCUE are research innovation (applied research in collaboration with industry); business innovation (entrepreneurship); and student innovation (experiential learning). It supports the innovation process between ideation and technology development.EnvironmentAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.cue.ryerson.ca147 Dalhousie StreetTorontoOntario M5B 2M7BalaVenkatesh bala@ryerson.ca Ryerson University - Design Fabrication ZoneRyerson Design Fabrication Zone (DFZ) is an interdisciplinary hub for design/fabrication innovation and entrepreneurship at Ryerson University. A joint venture between the Department of Architectural Science and the School of Interior Design, DFZ facilitates incubation and acceleration of ideas and strategically propels design learning and 3D production towards construction and/or business innovation. The zone fosters rich networking opportunities for student-driven initiatives through mentorship, workshops, strategic partnerships and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The DFZ offers access to traditional and digital fabrication technologies (rapid prototyping, CNC and CAD/CAM) enabling members to prototype and model ideas in order to test, evaluate and realize design concepts.Information, Communications and TechnologyAcademiaIncubatorhttp://dfz.ryerson.ca/350 Victoria StTorontoOntarioM5B 2K3ValerieFox416-979-5000vfox@ryerson.ca Ryerson University - Fashion ZoneWe are Canada’s newest incubator for fashion-inspired startups! Working with Ryerson University’s students, alumni, faculty and our growing network of industry professionals, we are focused on launching Canadian fashion businesses. With almost half the available jobs in the Canadian fashion industry being outsourced overseas, the Fashion Zone was created to introduce entrepreneurship as a new viable career path to fashion students, alumni and industry professionals. This is so that we may create, maintain and improve fashion-related job opportunities in Canada. Through a supportive framework and multi-level participant model, we match Mentors, Associates and Apprentices to a Fashion zone company, allowing them to apply their existing skills and develop new ones, while accelerating a fashion business. We also accept Research projects that have a focus on fashion innovation. Our extensive resource bank ensures we are able to cater to all fashion-inspired businesses. Ranging from physical equipment, to workspace, mentors and multiple types of advisors, we help our participants create and test their products, consult with professionals, commercialize innovative ideas and grow their fashion businesses. Finally, the culture we are creating is focused on innovation, collaboration and creativity - a breeding ground for great ideas. Examples of businesses we accept - Wearable Tech, E-commerce, Mobile Applications, Women’s Wear, Men’s Wear, Children’s Wear, Textile Innovations, Functional Apparel (sport, medical, etc), Accessories, Fashion Buying, Magazines, and Visual Arts.FashionAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.fashionzone.ca/10 Dundas St. E. B2 FloorTorontoOntarioM5B 2G9OlgaOkhrimenkoolga@fashionzone.ca Ryerson University - Startmeup RyersonWe provide a supportive and structured process to meet the needs of students and alumni from all disciplines. Whether you are in the idea stage or have already started your new venture, we look forward to meeting you, hearing about your passions, and helping you take your vision to the next level. We’ve created an on-line community access portal at www.StartMeUpRyerson.com to provide full details, resources, and access to the program. The StartMeUp process is managed by Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) and strongly supported by faculty, university administration, sector experts, community activists, and other partners. As shown in the figure, there are many access points to the program at events and one-on-one orientations, as well as our on-line portal. No matter what your academic background, the StartMeUp Program can work for you! Experts provide supportive feedback and personal recommendations. All appropriate participants are given a customized development program as well as access to various funding sources.Information, Communications and TechnologyAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.ryerson.ca/rei/startmeup_process/575 Bay StreetRyerson University Ted Rogers School of Management TRS 3-139TorontoOntario M5G 2C5ValerieFoxvfox@ryerson.ca Ryerson University - Transmedia ZoneThe Transmedia Zone develops student skills in ideation, collaboration, and prototyping for the digital content sector. Transmedia Zone team members and individuals can engage in experiential learning projects that focus on the future of storytelling.The emphasis is on creative innovation and design thinking for media-makers, with best practices developed through iterative design, rapid prototyping and collaborative Coworking. Student-led projects in the Transmedia Zone can lead to further innovations in artistic, business, design and multi-disciplinary fields. Students may apply as individuals or as teams (depending on the proposal). After being successfully admitted to the Transmedia Zone as per its established criteria, students have the option to be in the Optional Specialization through the following tracks: - Students may choose to propose their own Zone-framed activity and seek guidance from fellows and faculty members at Ryerson; - Students can also work on a project developed in collaboration with a chosen mentor (an affiliated fellow or faculty-member), who will provide mentorship; - or Students may choose to work in ongoing or sponsored projects in the Zone by requesting and gaining the consent of the Zone management-team, project participants, or principal investigators.MixedAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.rtatransmediacentre.com/350 Victoria StreetTorontoOntarioM5B 2K3Kathleen Webb416-878-8876kathleen.webb@me.com School for Social Entrepreneurs Ontario (SSE- O)The School for Social Entrepreneurs Ontario helps people from all backgrounds to transform their passion and talents into sustainable solutions to poverty, social exclusion, environmental stress, and other societal challenges.; ; SSEO offers a non-traditional and unique training model for social entrepreneurs, people with great ideas for non-profits, cooperatives, for-profit ethical businesses, and other social ventures that will benefit their community. We prioritize students' individual growth within the context of their projects, and connect them to a network of mentors, experts, accomplished entrepreneurs, and social investors.; ; SSEO is a proud member of an international network of schools located also in the UK, Australia, and Ireland.; - See more at: http://www.the-sse.org/schools/11/ontario/60/about-sseo#sthash.mG86q44D.dpufSocial InnovationNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.sseontario.org540 Dundas St East TorontoOntario M5A 3B7MilesDePaulmdepaul@sseontario.org "" SheEOThe SheEO Program brings together 10 women-led ventures for a series of sessions based on the 8 SheEO Principles from Think Like A SheEO: Succeeding in the Age of Creators, Makers and Entrepreneurs. The program provides business advisory services, financing and ongoing mentoring to female entrepreneurs.MixedNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.iamasheeo.com/10 Dundas Street East #502TorontoOntarioM5B 2G9VickiSaundersvicki@iamasheeo.com Social Titan Labs AcceleratorAt Social Titan Labs, we provide companies with a full spectrum of technology solutions. We build mobile and enterprise grade applications for multiple platforms and devices. We also accelerate social, mobile and web products for entrepreneurs and investors.; ; Our Company Culture; ; Our team is made up of engineers, digital strategists, and designers from around the world. We Operate in multiple time zones so we can offer 24 hour support.; ; Our Services; ; Our primary focus is on technology and accelerating startups. We partner up with investors and entrepreneurs looking to build out products and companies in the social and mobile.; ; Our Work; ; We also provide Fortune 500 brands with technology solutions to take their business further. Check out a few of our latest projects for an inside look at the work we've done.; MixedPrivateAcceleratorhttp://www.socialtitanlabs.com20 Bay StreetTorontoOntarioM5J 2N8JonFrenchjon@thenext36.ca Toronto Business Development Centre (TBDC) TBDC's Business Incubation Program supports the growth of new and emerging businesses by providing access to a range of key resources such as business advisory support and participation in community of successful entrepreneurs.; ; Business incubation catalyzes the process of starting and growing companies. A proven model, it provides entrepreneurs with the expertise, networks and tools they need to make their ventures successful. Business incubation programs diversify economies, commercialize technologies, create jobs and build wealth.; ; Business incubators nurture new and emerging ventures, helping them to survive and grow during the start–up period when they are most vulnerable. Incubators provide hands-on business advisory support, access to financing and orchestrated exposure to critical technical support services. A business incubation program’s main goal is to produce successful graduates – businesses that are financially viable and freestanding when they leave the incubator, usually within two to four years.; ; If you want your business to achieve it’s goals faster, TBDC's Business Incubation Program may be the catalyst you need.MixedNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.tbdc.com900 - 1 Yonge StreetTorontoOntario M5E 1E5Nina Facciolo416-971-7117 nina@fashionincubator.com Toronto Food Business Incubator (TFBI)Business Incubation involves dynamic business strategies to help build up strong, viable, companies from an idea and determination. Since starting up a small business can be such a challenge for most, a business incubator is often necessary to help nurture young companies those first few months or years until they have established themselves firmly in the community.; ; The new entrepreneur can look to the incubator for hands-on management assistance, education, information, technical and vital business support services, networking resources, financial advice as well as advice on where to go to seek financial assistance.; ; The goal of an incubator is not only to ensure the small business survives the start-up period where they are most vulnerable, but to produce confident, successful graduates that are well grounded financially and secure in their knowledge of how to run a productive business independently, within two or three years of start-up.; ; On the average ninety-five percent of an incubator's clients graduate, and eighty-seven percent of incubator graduates remain in business, according to the 'Impact of Incubator Investments Study', published in 1997, (NBIA). The resulting community benefits of an incubator are healthy companies, accelerated job growth and a significant return on investment for each development dollar spent.; ; The entrepreneurs emerging from the incubators often prove to be on the leading edge of developing new and innovative technologies, that are affecting society increasingly as they grow, with their quality of products and services. The incubator encourages clients to select a variety of small business to be viable and meet the varied needs of the community, including technology, service, manufacturing, empowerment, specialized and mixed uses, etc.Food and BeverageNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.tfbi.ca1 Yonge StreetSuite 960TorontoOntarioM5E 1E5 CynthiaGoh cgoh@chem.utoronto.ca University of Toronto - TechnoCreated in 2010, Techno is an elite program for scientists and engineers – “technopreneurs” – who want to create technology-based companies. Starting only with scientific expertise, the technopreneurs are guided by experts to learn by doing, building their companies in the process. Techno is about actual company creation. It has led to more than 60 new start-up companies in the “physical sciences” sector, aimed at giving us a better quality of life. The Impact Centre at the University of Toronto presents the 5th annual Techno program for aspiring technopreneurs, targeted towards fresh science and engineering graduates, current students and faculty supervisors. The workshop will teach young entrepreneurs to successfully translate their scientific discoveries to commercializable products and services. The workshop will provide sessions on: • IP strategies • Product development • Funding your venture • Networking • Corporate governance • Market potential evaluation • Presentation skills • Topical tutorials on related subjects and inspirational guest talks. The bulk of the time will be devoted to develop the actual business, with access to technical and business mentors and lab space. The IOS will provide lab space for engineering prototype development. The intake will be in teams (suggested size 3-4) with complementary skill sets. Students with masters or doctoral degrees in sciences or engineering will be preferred; those with other background such as finance and management can join the tech teams. Students/faculty may bring their own technology ideas and work on them. Alternatively, for those with strong entrepreneurial bent of mind without a clearly identified project, we can help connect with a team or provide possible projects. At the end of the intensive workshop the teams are expected to be ready with a go forward strategy for tech-based business. The Impact Centre will extend its Business a la Carte services to the teams who move forward.Information, Communications and TechnologyAcademiaAcceleratorhttp://www.impactcentre.utoronto.ca/techno112 College StreetRm 411 TorontoOntarioM5G 1L6Tom Lowden416 946 8374Tom@creativedestructionlab.com University of Toronto - The HatcheryThe Hatchery serves University of Toronto students looking to start an entrepreneurial venture. We provide an ecosystem of resources and relationships to turn your brilliant idea into a viable business. How does it work? After you apply and are accepted into the Hatchery, you and your team will be given access to all the tools, fellowships, resources and the support network of the Hatchery. Your team will be matched with a suitable mentor, and as a team, you will go through the 3 main aspects of the process. 1)The Business Document - You will develop a document that gives an overview of your business model, using the support and resources of fellow members, faculty and coaches. 2)The Minimum Viable Product - Here you will develop a proof of concept of your business, or a prototype of your product. You will have access to University resources such as laboratories, equipment, computers, and testing facilities. 3)The Pitch - The Hatchery faculty and coaches will help you prepare your business presentation. The Hatchery will connect you with strategic partners with the goal of raising capital. Participation in the Hatchery is open to teams comprised of University of Toronto students in which at least one of the students is registered in the Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering. Each team must contain at least two students, but typically should not have more than four. An application is required to be considered for membership.MixedAcademiaAcceleratorhttp://www.uoft.me/thehatchery35 St. George Street Faculty of Applied Science & Engineering TorontoOntario M5S 1A4JosephOrozcohatchery@ecf.utoronto.ca University of Toronto - The Hub Ideation and Experimental Learning CentreAs a student in residence at The Hub you will engage in team-based activities that will deepen your understanding of innovation and the process by which ideas are designed to take shape. You will grow through your interaction with aspiring innovators across the UTSC campus, the University of Toronto overall, and the Toronto region. We will guide you in finding and refining your idea. We will show you various new ways to create modern technological solutions and viable social initiatives via digital communication and information technologies. You will gain valuable skills, knowledge, and sharpen your ingenuity so that your creativity can flourish. In a nutshell, The Hub works lean, and teaches you the same principles in how to approach flexible, fast-paced innovation, particularly geared towards today’s tech solutions.Information, Communications and TechnologyAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/thehub1265 Militray Trail Scarborough CampusTorontoOntario M1C 1A4ReneeRobinson rrobinson@wift.com York Entrepreneurship Development Institute AcceleratorWith a chance to pitch and receive up to $500,000 in funding at the end of the program, YEDI hopes to broaden the horizon of innovation in Toronto and York Region. YEDI is a free start-up incubator based out of the Schulich Executive Education Centre at York University. YEDI differs from other incubators in that it provides both an academic and practical education for innovators to transform their ideas into successful business models and efficient not-for-profit organizations. Ventures are accepted from any industry and ensure to provide mentorship and resources accordingly for both business and professional development. In collaboration with the Schulich Executive Education Centre, JRCC, 3V Communications and more, YEDI accepts 15 participants per cohort and offers 3 program tracks (Incubator, Existing Not-For-Profit and International Start-Up).MixedAcademiaIncubatorhttp://www.yedinstitute.org4700 Keele St.TorontoOntarioM3J 1P3 MariaKonikov647-919-9334mkonikov@yedinstitute.org Youth Social Innovation Capital FundYouth Social Innovation Capital Fund (YSI) believes in the potential of young entrepreneurs and their ability to have a significant impact in shaping their communities. YSI is committed to providing clients with the skills, connections, and financial resources to succeed, including: - Financing solutions that focus on your character rather than collateral - Consistent and comprehensive support for the development of your enterprise and for your growth as a young social entrepreneur - Learning and mentorship opportunities to build your business skills and industry knowledgeSocial InnovationNot-for-profitIncubatorhttp://www.youthsocialinnovation.org/585 Dundas St. EastTorontoOntarioJoryCohen416-828-4644jory@youthsocialinnovation.org