Partner Directory
AiNOS AI | AXL | Bank for International Settlements | Black Founders Network | Centre for Entrepreneurship | Grintex | Intrepid Growth Partners | Kibo | Knowledgehook | Mitacs | Novartis | ONRamp @ U of T Entrepreneurship | ProteinQure | Real Estate Partnerships | RootQuotient | Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society | Technology North | U of T Campus Events | U of T Innovations and Partnerships Office | University of Toronto Entrepreneurship (UTE) | UTEST | Validation Cloud | Vector Institute | YScope
AiNOS AI
AiNOS AI designs the future with Human-Centered Agentic AI that respects human values and judgment. Built on ethical principles, their Research & Innovation Lab advances AI through secure data orchestration and decision-making technologies. With a focus on sustainable industries, climate risk, and AI governance, the lab serves as a global centre for interdisciplinary research. In partnership with leading universities, they drive innovative research that enables transparent, trustworthy, and meaningful global impact across industries like manufacturing, defence, and healthcare. Founded by actuary turned entrepreneur and University of Toronto alumnus, AiNOS AI turns complexity into clarity, with deep collaboration at the heart of the U of T ecosystem, driving impactful innovation.
AXL
AXL is a Toronto-based venture studio that systematically creates and launches companies at the forefront of human-centric AI.
Bank for International Settlements
The Toronto Innovation Centre was established by the Switzerland-based Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in collaboration with the Bank of Canada in June 2024. It is one of seven such centres around the world set up by the BIS Innovation Hub, which aims to develop public goods in the technology space to support central banks and improve the functioning of the financial system. The multidisciplinary team in the Toronto office will explore the development of new technologies to make the financial system more efficient and inclusive throughout the Americas.
Black Founders Network
The Black Founders Network (BFN) is an inclusive community for Black entrepreneurs at all stages of their journey. BFN provides access to the networks, resources and inspiration to build, fund and scale impactful startups.
Centre for Entrepreneurship
The Centre for Entrepreneurship is home to entrepreneurship education, co-curricular programs, venture incubation and acceleration in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.
Grintex
Grintex has been providing high-end Technology Solutions and Services for more than two decades, in the areas of Defense, Naval & Maritime Systems, Ship-Construction, Aviation, Space, Satcom Networks, Homeland Security, Software, Manufacturing etc to leading Indian and Overseas organizations. Our solutions include System Design, Ship Design, Construction Management, Software & Hardware services, System Integration solutions, End User Training, Infrastructure Support, Technical Feasibility Study & Evaluation, Technical Logistics and EMS Services.
Intrepid Growth Partners
Intrepid is a growth equity investment firm focused on the transformation of industries by artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Toronto and London, they are excited to partner with technology companies based in Canada or the UK that apply or enable AI.
Kibo
Kibo is a Canadian sushi chain brand offering high-quality, accessible selections of sushi and other Japanese food choices. We derived our name from the Japanese interpretation of “hope” (“希望” kibō), inspired by the power of sushi to nourish, to uplift, and to bring people together.
Knowledgehook
Knowledgehook is a classroom-connected professional learning platform designed to enhance both student and teacher confidence and skills in mathematics. By integrating gamified learning, it encourages students to engage with curriculum-aligned, interactive questions. The platform also leverages artificial intelligence to personalize learning experiences, providing adaptive learning paths for students. Teachers receive detailed performance analytics and actionable resources, enabling timely interventions to support students who are struggling. Knowledgehook’s AI algorithms offer deeper insights and predictive analytics, helping teachers understand student needs and potential learning gaps.
Mitacs
Mitacs is nonprofit national research organization empowering Canadian innovation through effective partnerships that deliver solutions to our most pressing problems. By driving economic growth and productivity, we create meaningful change to improve quality of life for all Canadians.
Novartis
Novartis is an innovative medicines company working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives.
ONRamp @ U of T Entrepreneurship
ONRamp is a 4,500 square-foot community and co-working space where early-stage entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate and scale their businesses. Members have 24/7 access to meeting hot desks, meeting rooms, mail service, a kitchenette, a business centre and much more. ONRamp’s 100+ members and 48 ventures also receive exclusive access to discounted products, free cloud credits and more through our Startup Perks program. They have early access to tickets to global tech conferences and an experts-in-residence program to provide access to lawyers, accountants, marketers, HR, etc.
Visit OnRamp‘s website
ProteinQure
ProteinQure (PQ) is a clinical-stage biotech company pioneering the design of novel peptide therapeutics using artificial intelligence and atomic-level simulations. PQ’s proprietary platform, ProteinStudio™, enables precise, tissue-specific drug delivery and has been validated with several top pharmaceutical companies. Their lead program, PQ203, a fully AI-designed peptide-drug conjugate, is currently in Phase I clinical trials for advanced solid tumors in the U.S. and Canada.
Real Estate Partnerships
Real Estate Partnerships is expanding the structural landscape of the University, an institution intrinsically rooted within the fabric of our city and country. They partner with like-minded organizations to expand our portfolio and participate in the development of high-quality innovation space, housing, and ancillary retail across U of T.
RootQuotient
RootQuotient, develops innovative digital transformation solutions to assist companies in propelling their products into the market with speed and precision.
Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society
The Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society is an interdisciplinary academic research and public policy institute working to ensure powerful technologies like artificial intelligence make the world a better place—for everyone. The Schwartz Reisman Institute’s integrative research harnesses perspectives from across all academic disciplines to align powerful technologies with human values and deploy it accordingly, highlighting the potential of these technologies to serve the public good while protecting citizens and societies from harm.
Visit Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society’s website
Technology North
Technology North is a mission-driven Canadian tech company with a dual purpose: advancing digital innovation while creating meaningful employment for autistic and neurodivergent individuals. Their expert A-Team delivers critical backend IT services — including document digitization for government, law enforcement, and corporate Canada, as well as police bodycam redaction services — powered by their proprietary IP and AI-driven tools that boost productivity and modernize operations.
U of T Campus Events
Hosting everything from high-profile events like Convocation and Orientation, to commercial filming and departmental gatherings, Campus Events supports over 25,000 activities annually across the St. George campus.
U of T Innovations and Partnership Office
The Innovations and Partnerships Office facilitates valuable partnerships between U of T and external parties that help turn ideas into products, services, companies and job.
University of Toronto Entrepreneurship
UTE is a central voice for entrepreneurship across U of T’s three campuses and represents a powerful network of 12+ accelerators. We are here to support, develop and celebrate our best and brightest founders and their startups through a broad range of resources, network access and entrepreneurship activities.
UTEST
The University of Toronto Early-Stage Technology (UTEST) program provides support to U of T entrepreneurs to create research-based companies. In partnership with Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP) and with the financial support of the Connaught Fund, it provides companies with investment capital, mentoring, business strategy and incubation space at the University of Toronto St. George Campus.
Validation Cloud
Validation Cloud is a Web3 data streaming and infrastructure company that connects organizations into Web3 through a fast, scalable, and intelligent platform. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, Validation Cloud offers highly performant and customizable products in staking, node, and data x AI.
The Vector Institute
The Vector Institute is an independent, not-for-profit corporation dedicated to AI research, supporting education, collaboration and the ethical use of artificial intelligence. Advancing deep learning and machine learning to create transformative AI solutions. It has grown from under 50 researchers to a community of 617 researchers, including 136 faculty, 45 Postdoctoral Fellows, 245 PhDs, 101 masters students, and 90 undergraduate students representing 23 universities across Canada.
YScope
Yscope is a software company specialized in Enterprise Level company data management using machine learning, providing a product that directly comes from Prof Yuan’s research at U of T.
