University of Toronto Early Stage Technology (UTEST) Program
incubatorProvides support to emerging deep tech entrepreneurs through intensive entrepreneurial education, advisory support, opportunities to raise capital and dedicated incubation space.
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Supporting emergent U of T research-based companies. We help U of T research-based companies go from lab to market.
Overview
University of Toronto Early Stage Technology (UTEST) Program provides support to emerging deep tech entrepreneurs through a range of services including intensive entrepreneurial education, advisory support, opportunities to raise capital and dedicated ...
Type
University-backed (ie. the University is the formal entity)
Affiliation
University of Toronto
Regions
Ontario (ON)
UTEST specifically supports companies emerging from University of Toronto research.
Classification
Industries
Advanced materials & advanced manufacturingClean technologiesDigital media & telecommunicationsEducationFinancial servicesLife sciences & advanced health
Focus Areas
research-based companiesdeep tech
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Stages supported
ValidationEfficiency
Services offered
- Discounted and/or free professional services (legal, accounting, bookkeeping, etc.)
- Financing opportunities and connections with investor groups
- Free educational events or programming (ie. lunch and learns)
- 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
- Office space, co-working environment
BAI Positioning
Foundations & Ecosystem-Buildinghigh confidence
Build the entrepreneurial foundations and an innovation platform for ventures and founders to build from
Sector-agnostic (broad industry focus). Flexible accountability (community-oriented, earlier-stage).
Learn more about the four BAI types →Programs
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