The
National Post features the
MaRS Discovery District, Toronto's "premier innovation hub". Located at 101 College Street across from the provincial legislature MaRS -- Medical and Related Sciences -- serves as an innovation incubator for Ontario science, technology and social entrepreneurs.
"MaRS reports having received $95-million in capital investment from the province, and now receives payment ($8.72-million in 2008) to adminster three innovation programs: the Business Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Program, the Investment Accelerator Fund and the Premier's Summit Award for Medical Research. It remains at arm's length from the province, meanwhile, as a registered charity."
"As well as serving as landlord to companies desiring office and laboratory space in the heart of Toronto's research and development zone, MaRS's services include face-to-face mentoring at no cost to Ontario companies, free "Entrepreneurship 101" seminars on Wednesday nights, and matchmaking events between startups and investors."
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