Welcome to Zone Learning

Get out of your comfort zone and into a TMU zone

We’ll help you discover the thing that makes you jump out of bed in the morning and provide you with the tools you need to make it your career. Through Zone Learning, you’ll have access to courses, programs, bootcamps, and workspaces, as well as a community of innovators to help you build your network.

Whether you have a million dollar idea or just want to try something new, Zone Learning is here to help you gain the kind of experience and skills that will get you hired. Don’t wait until graduation to figure out what you want to do. Come do it with us—today.

I want to grow my startup

Create with the Science Discovery Zone

The SDZ's Create stream is the hub for science startups seeking essential lab access, well-equipped workspaces, and technical expertise.

Solve local problems with global reach

BVZ Launch is a 4 month incubator program designed for MVP-ready health technology startups to launch in the market. Apply by November 8.

Incubate Good

Incubation at the SVZ offers two years of free access to funding opportunities, an extensive coaching network, co-working space, workshops, and more. Apply by December 8.

Have a startup idea? We'd love to help you get started! Connect with a Startup Advisor today! (external link)

I have an idea that I want to get off the ground

Redefine Fashion

A four-month incubator program for those bringing something new and unexpected to the fashion industry. Membership is always free for Toronto Metropolitan University current student founders.

Launchpad for entrepreneurs (external link)

As an on-demand, self-paced learning platform, Launchpad is built to help take the guesswork out of starting your own business.

Lead a student-led design team (external link)

Start a student-led design team with support from Innovation Boost Zone.

Launch your passion project

New courses to help you launch your passion project. Learn the skills you need to grow your project or venture alongside others doing the same in ZON 100 and DG 8116.

(google form) The Amazon Black Fashion Innovators Award (external link)

The Amazon Black Fashion Innovators Award aims to support entrepreneurs and provide crucial funding and incubator resources to support Black founders’ growth, success and sustainability. Apply by January 10, 2025.

I want to learn new skills

Hackathon

Explore your idea and think of a solution. Hack the World teaches students how to understand and solve some of the world's most pressing problems.

Learn how to 3D print (external link)

Learn how to use a 3D printer with a 1-on-1 session by the Innovation Boost Zone

Job opportunities in business and tech

Create one comprehensive profile and get discovered by 100+ employers, including SMEs and startups, in the Peel Region looking to hire diverse business and tech talent.

DMZ Masterclass

Pro-guided workshops helping
entrepreneurs and industry professionals
master their business skills.

(google form) Introduction to the Legal Innovation Zone (external link)

Six-session program designed to introduce TMU students to the impact of technology and innovation in the legal domain.

Skillhouse: Customer Success

This 4-week program provides Customer Success professionals, from entry to intermediate level, an opportunity to dive deeper into the skills and best practices they need to help their customers succeed with their product or service offerings. Course starts October 16.