Entrepreneurship
The University of Toronto is a global innovation powerhouse, providing the tools, resources and depth of expertise to help entrepreneurs start, grow and scale impactful businesses.
Engines of Innovation
Entrepreneurs at U of T can tap into an extensive innovation network that includes more than a dozen specialized, industry-connected hubs across three vibrant campuses. The campus accelerator network is underpinned by the university’s institutional focus on research excellence, IP literacy and a critical mass of extraordinary talent in a broad array of disciplines ranging from health and artificial intelligence to cleantech and advanced manufacturing.
Toronto’s Entrepreneurship Ecosystem
U of T is located at the heart of one of the world’s most diverse and innovative cities and is a critical part of the Toronto-Waterloo Corridor, which has a higher concentration of startups than anywhere else on the planet besides Silicon Valley. The university has numerous partnerships with key industry players and world-class hospitals. It also has a global alumni network that spans most countries and territories. With this concentration of innovation and industry at their doorstep, U of T entrepreneurs can easily make the connections they need to unlock the full potential of their transformative ideas and products.
Leading University for Entrepreneurs
U of T’s exceptional environment for entrepreneurial success is borne out in both industry rankings and the huge amount of capital raised by affiliated ventures.
Top 5
university-managed business incubators in the world (UBI Global)
#1
in Canada for research-based startups (Maclean’s national reputation rankings)
650+
investor-backed startups created
9,000+
jobs created by
U of T startups
$3B
investment
raised by
U of T-affiliated startups over the past decade
Explore Entrepreneurship Resources
U of T Entrepreneurship and its network of 12+ accelerators offer a broad range of resources, network access and entrepreneurship activities to support, develop and celebrate the university’s best and brightest founders, their ideas and their startup ventures.
Accelerators
U of T’s broad range of accelerators serve students, alumni and researchers at every stage, and in any industry. Three accelerators, Black Founders Network, UTEST and Centre for Entrepreneurship, are located in the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus.
ONRamp
Located on the 7th floor of the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, ONRamp is 4,500 square feet of co-working space for startups with curated community events. ONRamp is where entrepreneurs come to connect and fuel their businesses.
Directory
From quantum computing to social impact, discover the innovative startups that are transforming lives in Canada and around the world.
Startup Job Board
Explore current vacancies from some of the most innovative companies across the tech and AI world.
IP Education Program
Learn how to protect your intellectual property with the IP Education Program – free, self-paced, online courses.
Events
Connect, grow, and find inspiration with events delivered by the UTE Community including speaker series, pitch competitions, networking and workshop events for entrepreneurs.
For Investors
No matter what your industry focus, thesis or cheque size – U of T is the place to invest.
Newsletter
Subscribe to UTE’s weekly round-up of startup news, events and opportunities for entrepreneurs.
U of T’s Engines of Innovation
Explore the exciting network of University of Toronto-affiliated innovation start-ups in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
