Resources
The Biomedical Zone operates within a dynamic, collaborative ecosystem, offering exclusive access to a strategic network of industry, clinical, and investment partners. As a joint venture between Toronto Metropolitan University and Unity Health Toronto—one of Canada’s top-ranked research hospitals—we provide an unparalleled advantage for health tech startups looking to accelerate innovation and impact.
Our unique model supports ventures through every stage of development, from ideation and customer discovery to clinical research, validation, and capital raising. With direct access to leading researchers, clinicians, and commercialization experts, we ensure startups have the right resources at the right time to navigate the complexities of the healthcare industry and bring groundbreaking solutions to market.
Programs
Lab2Market Discover is a 10-week program open to any STEM researcher (Masters, Ph.D., and Postdoc) in Canada interested in learning about the steps needed to commercialize research and whether entrepreneurship is a path they can or should pursue, with additional programming for health focused innovators.
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The Science Discovery Zone is a program partner with Ontario Genomics' BioCreate program, supporting SMEs in southern Ontario to commercialize genomics and engineering biology products in health, food, agriculture, and cleantech. The program offers $150,000 in non-repayable funding, mentorship, infrastructure access, and investor pitching opportunities, targeting 32 high-potential companies over five years.
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This 9-week hybrid program is designed to help startups become investor-ready. From determining your company’s best financing option to nailing your pitch, you’ll have everything you need to approach investors with confidence.
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Accelerate your startup’s momentum towards success with this 4-month program. This program is designed to propel ideation-stage STEM startups to new heights by offering personalized support tailored to each venture’s unique needs.
Startup School provides fundamental entrepreneurial education to aspiring and emerging entrepreneurs alike. Founders can take advantage of practical education on topics curated to accelerate a startup’s growth. Learn from top industry experts, academic thought leaders and seasoned entrepreneurs as they lead sessions on the topics crucial to entrepreneurial success.
Mentorship & Business Development
Startups gain access to personalized support for business development from 3 channels. This multi-layered approach ensures you receive expert guidance, sector-specific insights, and collaborative problem-solving at every stage of your journey.
Mentors
Mentors, as dedicated experts, provide 1:1 support to startups at advanced stages, exclusively available to Residents. They address critical business challenges with specialized, med tech-focused guidance.
Managing Director, Royal Bank of Canada’s Corporate Development Group
Founder, P.K. Enterprises
CEO, Dixi Neurolab
Founder and CEO, Lozard Group
Interested in becoming a Mentor?
Advisor
Advisors are dedicated staff with advanced entrepreneurial experience, provide targeted 1:1 support for startups at more advanced stages facing critical growth challenges.
Director, Innovation Boost Zone
Coordinator
As dedicated staff, the Program Coordinator ensures a consistent, reliable experience for startups by providing personalized check-ins, progress tracking, and resource coordination.
Coordinator, Biomedical Zone
Spaces & Facilities
Startups can take advantage of a variety of flexible spaces to facilitate business activities, including co-working and event spaces that can host team meetings, launch parties, investor meetings, and more.
Each space attracts startups at different stages of development. Founders can visit each to network with other Founders in similar stages like customer discovery or advanced stages like clinical research and commercialization.
Connect with early stage startups
Accelerate with advanced entrepreneurs
Engage with clinicians and researchers
Prepare samples and standards for analyses of liquid and solid samples
Secure environment for experiments, projects, and studies
For advanced research with higher level of containment and safety measures
Build and development your prototype
Turn your idea into a device
Explore materials for product design
Research & Clinical Testing
Gain exclusive access to one of Canada’s top research hospitals for clinical and research testing. Through our partnership with Unity Health Toronto, startups can collaborate with leading clinicians and researchers to validate, refine, and advance their health tech innovations in real-world settings.
