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Power innovation & entrepreneurship

Innovation is the bedrock of social and economic prosperity. Supporting our students and faculty as they translate bold ideas into exciting ventures helps solve problems and improve lives around the world.

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U of T is Canada’s most innovative university and a recognized leader in developing and commercializing ingenious ideas. Across our three campuses, student entrepreneurs can connect with world-class incubators and accelerators and receive the customized support they need to start, grow and scale their ventures. Your support will help drive the innovation that Canada needs to meet global challenges, improve lives, strengthen communities and generate prosperity at home and around the world.

Discover how U of T is powering innovation & entrepreneurship

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Engineer a better healthcare system

The Centre for Healthcare Engineering uses data-driven research to improve health system efficiency and enhance patient care across Canada.

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Build a global engine of innovation

Creative Destruction Lab helps emerging science- and tech-based companies translate promising ideas into solutions.

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Teach the body to repair itself

Medicine by Design is harnessing the game-changing field of regenerative medicine to move health care into the future.

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Build a new home for Canadian innovators

The Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus is poised to transform the very heart of AI and bioinnovation in Canada.

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Transform ideas into life-changing companies

U of T Entrepreneurship combines diverse disciplines to ignite innovative thinking and create companies that improve lives.

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Improve lives through behavioural insights

Behavioural Economics in Action at Rotman ensures that groundbreaking insights and research actually help Canadians.

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