Mars Discovery District

Mars (www.marsdd.com) is a leading urban innovation hub located in toronto's discovery district. Mars supports young high growth ventures in the health cleantech and information technology sectors whilst connecting customers partners talent and captial in an effort to accelerate innovation for the public at large. Mars removes barriers and facilitates the adoption of innovation in complex or regulated systems such as health and energy to open new markets in canada and elsewhere. This distinctive approach which actively connects supply (ventures) and demand (markets and systems) is delivering results - - and is attracting global attention. Mars has consisently championed an ambitious but uniquely canadian version of innovation - one that aims both to grow our economy and make a positive difference in the lives of canadians and others around the world. Mars works with and recieves support from a range of private and public sector funders with the province of ontario as lead funder.