Ecosystem Programming
These four programming streams are designed to intentionally convene community members in the building with the wider innovation and academic community. Facilitating collaboration, research translation, commercialization and venture scaling through events and programming throughout the year.

Empowering the next generation of founders to build, grow, and scale with confidence.
Startup2Scaleup connects entrepreneurs with experienced operators and subject-matter experts to accelerate commercialization, sharpen strategy, and unlock sustainable growth.
What to Expect
Hands-on workshops, multi-session learning series, curated networking opportunities, and expert office hours designed to deliver actionable insights and meaningful connections.


A platform for bold ideas and powerful conversations.
Idea Exchange brings together leading voices to spark dialogue, share insights, and foster collaboration across the innovation ecosystem. The epicenter for AI, health, and innovation happening in the building.
What to Expect
Inspiring keynotes, dynamic panel discussions, intimate fireside chats, and curated roundtables—paired with high-value networking that connects leaders, investors, and innovators.


Bridging world-class student talent with high-growth companies.
Talent Hub connects startups and scale-ups to the University of Toronto’s exceptional talent pipeline, making it easier to recruit, engage, and build high-performing teams.
What to Expect
Semi-annual showcase events featuring program booths, employer presentations, and direct access to students exploring internships, co-ops, and early-career opportunities.


Where innovation meets execution.
Solutions Lab brings together founders, researchers, and technical experts to tackle real-world challenges and accelerate breakthrough solutions through collaborative problem-solving.
What to Expect
High-energy hackathons, innovation challenges, and pitch competitions that drive rapid ideation, prototype development, and industry-ready solutions.

Ecosystem Programming
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When Cloud Spend Becomes a Liability
Overview Cloud has long been the fastest path for startups to build and scale. But as data-intensive workloads grow and cloud pricing models evolve, many founders are discovering that cloud… Read More
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Startup Structure for a Smarter Term Sheet
Join Torys for a practical session on the structural and governance decisions early-stage founders should make before meeting investors. Read More
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Toronto Agent Summit with Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, CrewAI, Vector Institute and Sixty Degree Capital
The Toronto Agent Summit brings together senior engineers, AI builders, and investors to explore how AI agents are actually built, evaluated, secured, and operated in production. Expect practical insights on agent-driven SDLC automation,… Read More
Be part of the Ecosystem
Stay connected, gain early access to events, and join the conversations shaping AI and health sciences.

