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10/09/2026

We’re excited to share that our very own Sofie Poirier, senior manager of health innovation and impact, will be speaking at the third annual Disability Innovation Forum in Washington, D.C.

Sofie will be joined by Varun Chandak of Access to Success, William Chernicoff of Toyota Mobility Foundation, Leandro Palmieri of ONOVOLAB and Enable Ventures’ Sebastian Espinosa, who will moderate a panel that will explore how accelerators, mentorship networks and targeted programming can help turn early-stage active mobility and accessibility ventures into fundable, scalable companies.

October 22 | 4:30–5:00 p.m.

Register here:

Explore how disability-led innovation is reshaping work, learning, product design, investing, & economic development. DC | October 2026

10/09/2026

Could nuclear fusion be within reach? Research suggests we're not far off!

In our Toronto Star Tech Update, we talk to Henry Gould, founder and CEO of Daedal Systems — a startup that specializes in developing infrastructure for the plasma used in fusion reactors — about this promising source of clean energy.

We've also got news about:
- The federal government's National Council on Artificial Intelligence
- BDC's new report on major projects and SME's
- Waabi and Cyberworks Robotics' self-driving vehicles
- The University of Toronto's new President's Impact Scholarship program
- Raises and funding announcements from Biossil and Evercloak
- And — just in time for National Space Week — news about GHGSAT's two new satellites!

This week’s Tech Update also includes a new national AI council, a major scholarship fund for U of T and a big deal for self-driving vehicles.

10/09/2026

We’re making sense of Cence Power’s impact on energy usage in Canadian buildings!

With insights from Dillon Consulting Limited, we’re highlighting how the Markham-based venture optimizes both embodied carbon and operational emissions in building construction and operation.
Cence Power is a member of the Mission from MaRS Better Buildings Adoption Accelerator.

Learn more about the accelerator at: https://missionfrommars.ca/better-buildings/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=mfm&utm_content=carousel-cencepower-1009

10/09/2026

We’re making sense of Cence Power’s impact on energy usage in Canadian buildings!

With insights from Dillon Consulting Limited, we’re highlighting how the Markham-based venture optimizes both embodied carbon and operational emissions in building construction and operation.

Cence Power is a member of the Mission from MaRS Better Buildings Adoption Accelerator.

Learn more about the accelerator at: www.marsdd.it/mfm-betterbuildings-carousel”

10/08/2026

Canada’s SaaS and AI ecosystem produces ambitious companies with global potential. At Capital Corner, we’re making it easier for investors to get closer to those opportunities — earlier.

Capital Corner, presented by MaRS and Invest Ottawa at SAAS NORTH Conference, gives investors curated access to pre-vetted Canadian founders through private one-on-onemeetings.

If you invest at the pre-seed, seed or Series A stage, tell us what you’re looking for. We’ll do the matchmaking and build a schedule around companies aligned with your investment focus.

Apply to join Capital Corner by October 13:

For high-growth, Ottawa-based technology firms that have reached $2 million in revenue or capital and are on track to generating $100 million or more.

10/08/2026

Today marks – a national day of generosity centered on Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs).

For many donors, DAFs provide the administrative bridge needed for impactful philanthropy. As a registered charity, MaRS is proud to accept donations and grants via DAFs, making it easier than ever to support innovation in Canada.

Ready to make an impact?

Learn more about how to give: https://www.marsdd.com/supporters/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=philanthropy&utm_content=daf-post2-1008

MaRS Founding Supporters AIC Limited* AstraZeneca Canada Inc* Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Lawrence S. Bloomberg* Cancer Care Ontario* CIBC Eli

10/07/2026

In just two weeks, join the Mobility Unlimited Hub, powered by the Toyota Mobility Foundation and MaRS, for our venture showcase!

Get an inside look at four trailblazing startups pioneering wearable headsets, brain-computer interfaces, advanced prosthetics and exoskeletons. Connect with the entrepreneurs and industry leaders driving the next generation of mobility solutions.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, October 20
⏰ Time: 1–2 p.m.📍 Location: Online

Spots are limited — secure your place today:

About this event The Mobility Unlimited Hub, which was launched in 2024, fosters collaboration among entrepreneurs, researchers and industry leaders to…

10/07/2026

Every day, more than 12 people in our country are diagnosed with multiple sclerosis — one of the highest MS rates in the world.

Ahead of ECTRIMS' MSToronto2026, taking place later this month, we're highlighting the latest research, emerging treatments and approaches to managing this condition.

Featuring Destination Toronto, Unity Health Toronto's BARLO Centre for Multiple Sclerosis, Dr. Jiwon Oh and Dr. Daniel Ontaneda.

Historically, people living with MS have had little agency in how they were diagnosed and treated. But new research and input from members of the c...

10/07/2026

A shared vision can become something much bigger with the right ecosystem behind it.

MaRS and the Toyota Mobility Foundation created the Mobility Unlimited Hub to give active mobility innovators the resources, connections and expertise they need to bring their solutions to the people who need them most.

It’s one example of what becomes possible when partners invest in innovation with purpose.

Learn more about how philanthropy powers innovation at MaRS at our link in bio

10/06/2026

Canada is back!

Mark your calendar: October 8 is DAF Day — the national giving day for donor-advised funds, which help support impactful philanthropy.

More than $17 billion is already committed to charity in Canadian DAFs. This DAF Day, every charity, advisor and DAF provider in the country is encouraged to take part!

Add your logo and grab the free toolkit at dafday.ca.

Interested in making MaRS your home for impact? Learn about our programs at:
https://www.marsdd.com/supporters/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&utm_campaign=philanthropy&utm_content=daf-post1-1005

MaRS Founding Supporters AIC Limited* AstraZeneca Canada Inc* Baycrest Centre for Geriatric Care Lawrence S. Bloomberg* Cancer Care Ontario* CIBC Eli