New Businesses & Startups

Start and grow your business in Toronto with support, resources, and funding opportunities.

Business Support Services

Business Planning

Get help developing your business plan, market research, and financial projections.

One-on-one consultations
Business plan templates
Market analysis support

Licensing & Permits

Navigate the process of getting business licenses and permits required to operate.

Business license applications
Zoning compliance
Health & safety permits

Funding & Financing

Access grants, loans, and investment opportunities to fund your business growth.

Government grants
Small business loans
Investor connections

Toronto Startup Ecosystem

Innovation Hubs

Connect with Toronto's thriving tech and innovation community

MaRS Discovery District

North America's largest urban innovation hub

DMZ Ryerson

Leading startup incubator and accelerator

Waterfront Innovation

Smart city and tech development zone

Networking & Events

Build connections through Toronto's active business community

StartupGrind Toronto

Monthly entrepreneur meetups and speakers

Toronto Business Network

Professional networking events

Pitch Competitions

Showcase your startup to investors

Toronto Success Stories

Shopify

E-commerce platform serving millions of businesses worldwide

$200B+

Total merchant sales

Wealthsimple

Digital investment and financial planning platform

$8.5B+

Assets under management

Ritual

Mobile ordering platform for restaurants and coffee shops

10M+

App downloads

Business Resources

Business Guides

Step-by-step startup guides

Financial Tools

Calculators and templates

Mentorship

Connect with experienced entrepreneurs

Training Programs

Skills development workshops

Ready to Start Your Business?

Join Toronto's thriving business community today

15,000+
New businesses registered annually
$2.5B+
Venture capital invested
250K+
Jobs in tech sector