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KITE Research Institute

Toronto, OntarioFinesseMember

Redefining what's possible in injury prevention, rehabilitation research, aging and accessibility through groundbreaking scientific research with real world impact

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KITE is a world leader in complex rehabilitation with 100 scientists dedicated to improving the lives of people living with the effects of disability, illness, and aging. KITE is one of the principal research enterprises at the University Health Network (UHN), Canada's top medical research hospital with more than $539 million in total annual research expenditures and 1,194 principal investigators (2023).

Type

Not-for-Profit

Affiliation

University of Toronto

Regions

Prairies (AB, MB, SK), Ontario (ON), Atlantic (NB, NF, PEI, NS), British Columbia (BC), Quebec (QC), National (all of Canada), North (NWT, YK, NVT)

KITE operates multiple specialized labs including WinterLab, StreetLab, DriverLab, HomeLab, ClimateLab, CareLab, StairLab, FallsLab, and others for research purposes. The organization is part of University Health Network (UHN) in Toronto. Recently launched the Adaptive Fashion Alliance Canada in partnership with FIBRE. Known for evidence-based design work, such as redesigning shower rooms for dementia patients.

Industries

General/industry agnostic

Focus Areas

Injury preventionRehabilitation researchAgingAccessibilityHealthTech innovationAdaptive fashionDementia careMovement and mobility

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Stages supported

IdeaDiscoveryValidationEfficiencyScaleMature

Services offered

  • Access to specialized equipment, lab facilities, and/or services
  • Equipment (ie. devices to test on, specialized materials)
  • Intellectual property education and assistance (Includes: patent, trademark and copyright evaluation, intellectual property strategy, protection and licensing)
  • Mentorship and access to advisors
  • Networking opportunities and community events
  • Other
  • Paid programming (cash)
  • Practical prototype/MVP development assistance
  • Regulatory assistance
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Refining and expanding venture growth and entrepreneurial competencies and create the connections across innovation ecosystem

Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Higher accountability signals (equity/paid programs, later-stage focus).

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Creators Circle

accelerator

A program that helps bold HealthTech ideas become market-ready, supporting innovators through cohorts

KITE Creates

other

Initiative that supports innovation projects, including seeding the Adaptive Fashion Alliance Canada

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  • Jarrett Churchill

    Senior Advisor, Public Affairs and Communications, KITE-UHN

  • Vanessa Milne

    Communications Specialist, KITE-UHN

  • Michael Grace-Dacosta

    Communications Advisor, KITE-UHN

  • Dr. Kristin Musselman

    Educator (UHN Education Excellence Award winner)

  • Dr. Omid Aghababaei Tafreshi

    Researcher, KITE

  • Dr. Michael Ryne Horn

    Researcher, KITE

  • Dr. Ambika Bansal

    Researcher, KITE

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Humber Centre for Entrepreneurship

Toronto, Ontario

Established in 1967, Humber is one of Canada’s leading postsecondary institutions. Committed to student success through excellence in teaching and learning, Humber serves 31,000 full-time students and 56,000 continuing education registrants. With an internationally recognized reputation for quality learning, Humber offers a wide-range of career-focused opportunities for students to personalize their educational path, including 180 full-time programs across more than 40 fields of study, 200 part-time and 60 online programs or courses. More than four out of five of Humber graduates are employed within six months of completing their studies.

General/industry agnostic
Foundations & Ecosystem-Building
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MaRS

Toronto, Ontario

We help innovators build a better world

MaRS supports Canada’s most promising startups — helping them grow, create jobs and solve society’s greatest challenges. From advisory services to connections to talent, capital, customers and more, MaRS offers a range of high-value services that help high-growth companies succeed. We also provide access to the MaRS ecosystem, a curated community of entrepreneurs, investors, corporates, academics and government partners. MaRS Discovery District is a not-for-profit corporation founded in Toronto, Ontario, Canada in 2000.

General/industry agnostic
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NorthStar Business Studio

Toronto, Ontario

**NorthStar Business Studio** is a premier business accelerator and consultancy based in Canada, dedicated to guiding startups and entrepreneurs toward success. We provide strategic business advisory, startup incubation, and comprehensive support services, including business planning, funding assistance, mentorship, and market expansion strategies. With a strong network of partners, including investors, accelerators, and legal advisors, NorthStar Business Studio empowers innovators with the tools, expertise, and connections needed to thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Whether you are launching a startup or scaling your business, we are your trusted partner for growth and innovation.

General/industry agnostic
Finesse
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TechAlliance of Southwestern Ontario

London, Ontario

The place where innovative ventures thrive

TechAlliance is the place for dreamers, innovators, and world-changing ideas. As the Regional Innovation Centre for Southwestern Ontario, TechAlliance represents the most promising startups and fastest growing technology companies. We empower world-class ventures and fuel growth in Canada’s innovation economy, and we champion and coach entrepreneurs, and amplify businesses, creating a vibrant technology community.

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