Canada's job market is in a slump, but it's not all bad news. Health tech is enjoying an against-the-grain surge — with ventures such as Welbi capitalizing on this trajectory. Whether your interests are in health or otherwise, explore the open positions available now.

In our latest Launch Pad newsletter, we dive into what it will take to close this noticeable funding gap, with highlights and takeaways from our most recent MaRS Mornings panel. And if you haven't already — subscribe at the bottom of the article!

"It will be able to screen for jaundice in all babies, regardless of skin colour." Corvita Biomedical founder Salim Kandedi talks about his AI-powered portable incubator designed to help premature infants in our world's most remote and underserved communities.

A new report on bolstering data infrastructure in Ontario, a MaRS-portfolio venture goes public and a new way to stay updated on the innovation ecosystem.

We're here at the N³ Summit by NGEN – Canada's flagship advanced manufacturing conference in Toronto. We're joined by @innovateuk.bsky.social, checking out more than 14 MaRS-supported ventures at the exhibit hall and on stage. youtube.com/shorts/Yxagr...

When Toronto-based Spotwork wanted to establish a U.S. foothold for its AI-driven staffing platform, the lean but agile team turned to MaRS advisor Margaret Stuart. They devised a strong cross-border expansion strategy, and today, the sales numbers speak for themselves.

Stephanie Sonnenberg's daughter was one of the first users of Possibility Neurotechnologies' device. She recalls the exact moment her young daughter used brain-computer interface technology for the first time.

As a professor of implantable devices at King's College London, Anne Vanhostenberghe shares her excitement in seeing brain-computer interface technology move past the research stage into commercialized medical devices.

AI tools can efficiently and effectively pinpoint your competitive advantage. At our next MaRS Session, four Canadian ventures will showcase novel AI-powered platforms that help users optimize strategic processes. Register now, and we’ll see you next Tuesday, March 31.

Dr. Adam Kirton has seen first-hand the potential that brain-computer interfaces have for children living with severe disabilities.

In our latest instalment of our 'Building Biotech' series, we unpack what's needed to improve access to wet labs, with insights from BioLabs, Life Sciences Central, Providence Therapeutics, Noa Therapeutics, Ostia Sciences, adMare Bioinnovations and Nospharma.

In our latest episode of Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah explores the rapidly-evolving field of brain-computer interfaces, and how Calgary-based Possibility Neurotechnologies is using BCI to help disabled children lead more independent lives.

Every year, nearly eight trillion litres of water is used to dye clothes and textiles. Learn how two B.C.-based ventures, Viridis Research and Lite-1, are developing two different solutions to address the textile industry's water pollution problem.

Check out tomorrow’s MaRS Session with Azoma, Basetwo AI, BioBox and Terno AI — whose AI-powered solutions can help companies extract essential insights from expansive data sets. Don’t miss out! Register for the March 31 webinar now, and we’ll see you tomorrow at 1 p.m.

On Tuesday, March 31 at 1 p.m., join our next MaRS Session, where we will showcase four Canadian ventures developing AI-powered solutions to help business leaders across sectors make sense of overwhelming volumes of specialized data. Register now!

Lab space is hard to find, especially if a venture isn't a university spin-out. Learn how Noa Therapeutics found vital lab space at the MaRS Centre to develop chronic inflammatory disease treatment, without compromising on location, talent or connections.

Mantle Climate's Irene Lam shares how a collaborative approach to data centre expansion could actually make our grid more efficient. Read our latest issue of The Launch Pad below, and make sure to subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter at the end of the article.

A B.C.-based startup is 3D printing prosthetic limbs. Learn how Victoria Hand Project is developing affordable, customized upper-limb prosthetics, and how this solution is benefiting people at home and 9,000 kilometres away in war-torn Ukraine.

Whatever your interests or skillsets are, there's an exciting variety of opportunities at Canadian tech firms. Check out the full list of job postings in the link below.

Providence Therapeutics' latest clinical trial has potentially major implications for treating cancers and infectious diseases. Read more in our latest Tech Update in the Toronto Star.

For many, venture debt financing is a strategic tool to extend runway and manage dilution. Carter Li, CEO of Toronto-based EV charging company SWTCH, shares how he turned this option into an advantage while closing out a critical fundraise.

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This International Women's Day, Shilpa Sharma, senior manager of health equity innovation at MaRS Discovery District, highlights an evidence-based call to action — urging greater understanding of women's health and increased funding for research. #IWD2026 #GiveToGain

“The most rewarding part is seeing that people are excited to use our technology. I love that.” Colyn Munn, Chief Technical Officer at Halifax-based Emagix, shares what it's like to work at a health tech company developing a non-invasive method to detect retinal diseases.

Artificial intelligence is already playing a background role in our healthcare system, but it's not without a dose of cautious optimism. We asked experts from the University of Toronto, June Health and the Canadian Medical Association to weigh in on this topic.

What piques your interest: Smart clothing that monitors health vitals? How about technology that can make AI usage less energy intensive? Or perhaps a company that's helping robots feel objects just like human touch? Explore the exciting job opportunities available now.

Long wait times put further backlog on Canada's already-strained healthcare system. Home diagnostic solutions are helping free up waiting rooms while improving patient outcomes. Read more in Hospital News.

Out now in Hospital News, the first issue of our Building Biotech series, where experts highlight the challenges facing Canadian biotech firms, and what needs to happen in order to help our biotech ecosystem realize its full potential.

No family doctor? No problem. Learn how Toronto-based KixCare is helping children get access to a doctor from home, easing the burden on our country's notoriously crowded emergency departments.

CoeusAI's AI and machine-learning software will help locate and develop offshore renewables in the North Sea. Read more about this in our latest Tech Update, including news from BioLabs, Viridis, CarbonRun, Friendlier, Cheelcare and more.

Dyes are found in so many products, but the lingering, harmful effects are widespread. In our latest Solve for X episode, Macarena Cataldo, CEO of Viridis Research, explains how our world’s most underserved communities are paying the price of reckless manufacturing practices.

In the latest episode of MaRS podcast Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah speaks with CEO Macarena Cataldo about the long-lasting effects of fast fashion and her company's solution to remove harmful contaminants before they even reach the water.

Learn how Tinybox Systems is helping to bring housing to Canada's north — a solution that's quick to build, more affordable and designed to withstand harsh Arctic conditions.

Tomorrow's MaRS Mornings session will explore the concerning link between housing insecurity and poor health outcomes. Get your tickets now, and we'll see you first thing tomorrow morning.

“Companies should re-evaluate their IP strategy often — almost every two months.” MaRS volunteer advisor Anthony de Fazekas shares his expertise in our latest Boss Moves column, which explores the tricky topic of data and IP agreements for AI founders.

Should access to housing be treated as a medical necessity? Meet the doctor who's making the case. Next Thursday, February 26, join us at our MaRS Mornings, and learn about the link between housing insecurity and poor health outcomes.

If you're looking for a new opportunity in Canada's tech scene, look no further. Explore the 11 startups hiring now. Featuring Gatik, GHGSAT, Litmus, Cloud DX, Unyte Health, Homewise, OneLocal, Perch, Uncanny Owl, Vention and Xanadu.

Toronto-based Cyclic Materials is working to meet the growing demand for rare earth elements with its mining-free solution. Read our interview with the company's CEO, along with other big news from CURA, Cyder, Kiwi Charge, Tinybox and Birdseye in our Tech Update.

Canada is among the top ten markets for e-commerce, but what happens when even a fraction of those items are returned? Learn how Toronto-based GoBolt is optimizing the returns process, and in turn, lightening the load for both retailers and the environment.

On Thursday, February 26, our next MaRS Mornings will explore the topic of housing as healthcare. Tickets are on sale now and going fast — secure your spot today.

Today, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we celebrate Annie Dahan, founder and CEO of Seacork Studio, which turns destructive aquatic plants into sustainable acoustic panels.

Take a deep dive into how west coast startup Seacork is creating sustainable acoustic panels from a surprisingly abundant source: seaweed.

For Intrepid Labs to effectively scale, the company needed its lab and office space to grow as well. Learn how the Toronto-based venture found a flexible hub to help expand its solution that uses AI to speed up drug formulation.

Introducing Building Biotech: A new series where experts across Canada's health ecosystem share their insights on what it will take to ensure our country's brightest biotech solutions are developed, tested and commercialized here at home.

Artificial intelligence is playing a more predominant role in helping patients advocate for their health and how doctors provide care. But how can our healthcare system build trust in this technology, without being over-reliant?

Experts across the innovation ecosystem weigh in on the news that Y Combinator will no longer invest in Canadian-registered ventures. Are the headlines worth the worry? Or is this a stern wake up-call? Read their perspectives and insights.

If you're looking for a role in climate, health, finance or software tech, explore the Canadian ventures hiring now! Featuring CoLab, Jule, Klir, Electric Effect, Maple, Verto Health, Borrowell, Loop Financial, VoPay, Loopio, Top Hat and TRIYO.

EDC's VP and chief economist weighs in on cross-border tension, Xatoms makes a splash in Davos, and other news from Tewari De-Ox Systems, Brickeye, Cyclic Materials and more. Get the latest in our tech update.

Solving a kibble conundrum: ALT-PRO Advantage founder Sofia Bonilla shares how she developed a more sustainable pet food, with all the nutritional benefits you'd want in your dog's food bowl. (Just ask her 140-pound dog, Snoofy the Newfie).

Could over-reliance on AI-driven tech be a distraction from taking meaningful, tangible action on the world's pressing problems? In our latest episode of Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah speaks with astrophysicist and author Adam Becker to answer this question.