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.

The opportunities to meet climate goals are plenty. Tyler Hamilton, senior director of climate at MaRS, lists out what Canada needs to work toward this year to ensure a sustainable future for our country and our planet.

Canada's emergency departments are notoriously crowded. Learn how pediatric health platform KixCare is helping parents get the care their children need — without the long wait in the ER.

As we mark the International Day of Clean Energy, we're taking a closer look at the recent global surge of solar power tech and where Canada stands in this new energy age. Learn more, with expert insights including Morgan Solar.

Samantha Yammine (AKA Science Sam) weighs in on the concerning spread of medical misinformation and what needs to happen to restore trust in evidence-based care. She'll take part in next week's MaRS Morning, which will explore the topic of debunking "miracle cures".

Insured weather damages exceeded $8 billion in 2024 — nearly triple the losses in 2023. This is why MaRS and Tailwind Futures have developed the Canadian Adaptation and Resilience Innovation Playbook, to help unlock the full potential of the adaptech market.

Insured weather damages exceeded $8 billion in 2024 — nearly triple the losses in 2023. This is why MaRS and Tailwind Futures have developed the Canadian Adaptation and Resilience Innovation Playbook, to help unlock the full potential of the adaptech market.

"The end of a building’s life is as important as the start." Adaptis founder Sheida Shahi shares how her Toronto-based startup is helping to curb the four million tons of construction waste generated in Canada each year.

In our latest Tech Update: Founder and CEO Jonathan Brotchie of MaRS tenant Atuka weighs in on the recent breakthroughs in Parkinson's research. Meanwhile, nine Canadian companies cracked this year's Cleantech 100 list.

Start 2026 in an exciting new role: Canadian tech startups are hiring now, including Multiverse Computing, New School Foods, Parity, Able Innovations, Intellijoint Surgical, Synaptive Medical, Instant Financial, Tacit, Tulip, Blue J, ODAIA and Veriday.

A new year brings new opportunities. Tyler Hamilton, senior director of climate at MaRS, lists out the top five cleantech resolutions Canada needs to make in 2026 to prioritize sustainability for years to come.

Trade tensions and climate change are putting strain on Canada's food supply chain. Read how homegrown ventures Haven Greens, Clearwater Farms and Growcer are helping to strengthen our country's food sovereignty.

January is Alzheimer's Awareness Month. We're proud to support ventures such as RetiSpec, which is making strides in the detection of this disease. Learn how MaRS helped the Toronto-based company get more attention about its non-invasive eye scan.

Happy new year! 2026 is already off to a promising start, thanks to purpose-driven innovations. Meet the ten entrepreneurs developing solutions set to make our world a better place this year and for years to come.

The rise of free and easy returns is creating massive headaches for retailers. Here's how Toronto logistics company GoBolt is making it simpler, faster and more cost effective.

Solving a kibble conundrum: Learn how ALT-PRO Advantage founder Sofia Bonilla (with a little help from her pup Snoofy the Newfie) developed a line of alternative pet food with all the nutrition a growing dog needs, but with a smaller environmental impact.

Between tariffs and delicate supply chain logistics, entrepreneurs need all the help they can get. We've got the goods on Moselle, an AI tool that's helping business owners keep in-demand products in stock. http://marsdd.com/ou...

2025 was a great success, and we're recapping our biggest stories in our MaRS year in review.

We're replaying our episode, The Grid, which explores decentralized power and renewable energy — themes that are just as important today as they were when it aired in season one. More season four episodes are coming in the new year, happy listening!

Solar energy is far from new, but the market is heating up. Learn how Morgan Solar is just one Canadian venture working to give our country a competitive edge in this global clean energy shift.

In what was an otherwise challenging year for Canadian businesses, our final Tech Update of 2025 recaps how AI attracted investment dollars and a government strategy to lure tech talent to Canada.

Here comes the sun! Solar energy is on the rise, and homegrown startups including Morgan Solar and Enurgen are helping to ensure Canada is part of this global energy shift. Plus: We breakdown this year's biggest venture raises.

The Ontario government has decided to do away with speed cameras in favour of traffic-calming measures. Learn how Canadian companies such as Fortran, Liveable Cities and Miovision are using innovation to make our roads safer.

Between now and 2060, the world is expected to construct 2.6 trillion square feet of new floor area — the equivalent of an entire New York City — every month. Explore how Adaptis is using AI to help reduce the carbon footprint of existing structures and new builds.

At #MaRSClimateImpact, we asked attendees what makes them hopeful about the state of cleantech. Here's what they had to say.

As we head into the final stretch of 2025, Canadian tech ventures are posting job opportunities. Explore the positions available and start your new year with an exciting new role.

The majority of Canada's meals are imported from thousands of kilometres away. Learn how homegrown ventures including Clearwater Farm, Haven Greens and Growcer are developing solutions to boost Canada's food system security and sovereignty.

We're excited to announce the nine ventures selected for the first MaRS Food and Agtech venture accelerator, powered by Farm Credit Canada. Learn more at: www.marsdd.com/media-centre...

It takes fewer resources to run an electricity grid with renewable energy than hydrocarbons, says University of Calgary's Sara Hastings-Simon. www.youtube.com/shorts/DNvbA...

Welcome to MaRS Climate Impact, where leaders, founders, investors and policymakers come together to accelerate climate solutions. This year, we're focused on scaling climate tech innovations, mobilizing capital and advancing deployment across every sector. climateimpact.marsdd.com

It was a November to remember at MaRS Discovery District. Check out our recap of exciting new initiatives and venture wins in our MaRS monthly roundup.

As #MaRSClimateImpact returns tomorrow and Wednesday at the MaRS Centre, our latest Launch Pad newsletter dives into the sheer importance of investing in cleantech solutions, along with other exciting news from the innovation ecosystem.

Are modular hydroelectric dams the future of clean energy in Canada? Aslan Renewables' Andrew Murray weighs in in our latest tech update. Plus, news from Antares, Manzil, Quilt, PowerTrust, MedReddie, BDC and the Council of Canadian Academies.

Solar energy is undergoing a revolutionary rise. It's now the cheapest form of electricity on the planet. In the latest episode of Solve for X, tech veteran and CEO of Morgan Solar Mike Andrade explains just how transformative its mass adoption could be.

For many, a robust benefits package includes prescriptions and dental — but also fertility treatments. Learn how MaRS worked with Toronto-based Sprout Family to amplify the company's digital health and benefits platform for family planning.

Season four of Solve for X is now streaming! The first episode explores the meteoric rise of solar energy, the geopolitical implications of this technology and Canada's role in this energy shift.

Get ready for Solve for X season four! This season, we learn about the solar revolution, robot dexterity, a device that zaps forever chemicals and more. Subscribe and listen beginning November 27. www.youtube.com/watch?v=tuHo...

With just over a week to go until #MaRSClimateImpact on December 2 and 3, we're exploring the four tech trends that hold promising potential in the fight against the climate crisis.