UTEST

The University of Toronto Early Stage Technology (UTEST) Program provides support to University of Toronto entrepreneurs to create research-based companies. In partnership with Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP) and with the financial support of the Connaught Fund, it provides companies with investment capital, mentoring, business strategy and incubation space at the University of Toronto St. George Campus. The UTEST Program Our 12 month program supports start-up companies based on technologies founded upon cutting-edge research from the University of Toronto. We provide access to a large network of mentors, coaching and support, in addition to intensive entrepreneurial education program provided by MaRS. Our network also provides our companies access to top professional services experts, investors and tech entrepreneurs. Moreover, we offer a dedicated work space at the University of Toronto located in the heart of Toronto’s Discovery District. UTEST has supported more than 190 companies to raise $800m+ of follow-on investment. Funding UTEST will invest up to $150,000 in select companies. The UTEST investment is in the form of a SAFE. Access to follow-on investment of up to $750,000 through TIAP is also possible. We help our companies find and apply to provincial and federal funding resources.