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Improving the odds for patients with heart and lung diseases Toronto has long been at the forefront of treating cardiac and pulmonary conditions — and this month, experts in the field gather in the city to discuss the latest breakthroughs.

Next week, Toronto hosts its annual ISHLT - International Society for Heart and Lung Transplantation meeting. Learn how Toronto has long been a global leader in life-saving breakthroughs in cardiac and pulmonary care.

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Mind control: How brain-computer interfaces could transform medicine BCIs are changing the lives of people with severe disabilities, brain injuries and treatment-resistant depression. But how exactly do they work?

Brain-computer interfaces (or BCIs) hold massive potential for health applications. But how does this technology work? Here, we'll guide you through the ABCs of BCIs.

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The real story Canadian investors want to hear How to perfect your pitch.

Do you have perfect pitch?

In the latest issue of The Launch Pad, our signature newsletter, Wittington Ventures’ Zeeshan Ali shares how to craft your company's storytelling strategy so it's music to investors' ears.

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MaRS Impact Health | Meet the brilliant minds on the frontlines of Canada’s healthcare revolution MaRS Impact Health brings together all members of the ecosystem to commercialize health tech, improve patient outcomes and innovate the healthcare system.

MaRS Impact Health is one week away! Secure your ticket before it's too late. Taking place during Toronto Health Innovation Week, our two-stage itinerary of experts and innovators will address the biggest issues facing healthcare. We hope to see you on April 23rd!

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My First: Multiverse Computing
My First: Multiverse Computing Multiverse Computing co-founder and CTO Sam Mugel explains how winning over tech savvy North American investors meant more capital from European-based funders. ABOUT MaRS DISCOVERY DISTRICT MaRS is the world's largest innovation hub located in Toronto. We support impact-driven startups in health,

Multiverse Computing co-founder and CTO Sam Mugel explains how winning over tech savvy North American investors meant more capital from European-based funders.

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How to stay two steps ahead of cyber criminals The increased use of AI poses new risks for businesses: here’s how to safeguard your assets.

According to Fortinet, more than 17 billion cyber-attack attempts were made against Canadians in 2025.

The cybersecurity firm's SVP of product development outlines how to better safeguard your assets — before it's too late.

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Anatomy of a deal: How NxLite closed its oversubscribed Series A round In a tight capital market, CEO David Mather strategically focused on reducing the risks that investors care about the most.

Learn how David Mather, CEO of NxLite, which develops energy efficient window coatings, took the necessary steps to reduce the risk for investors, resulting in an oversubscribed Series A round.

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This Quebec startup is shooting for the stars to keep tabs on the true north This week’s Tech Update also includes plans for Canada’s first dark factory, innovative accolades from the Governor General and a bold $1-billion promise.

Find out more in this week's Tech Update.

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As Artemis heads back to earth, one Quebec venture has sent its next-gen tech into space. Its mission: track Earth’s magnetic field in real time to help keep global navigation systems calibrated as the planet’s "true north" continues to shift.

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To help hospitals reduce their greenhouse gas footprints, the Decarbonization in Action team provided targeted support for more than 25 hospitals, while also amplifying the impact of innovative, low-carbon clinical solutions, and creating opportunities for peer-learning and cross-hospital

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Healthcare accounts for 4 to 5 per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions each year, making the sector both part of the problem and a critical part of the solution.

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Code green: Shrinking healthcare’s carbon footprint Decarbonization in Action is working to make healthcare kinder to the planet without compromising the quality of care for patients.

We are excited to announce the completion of the Decarbonization in Action: Implementing Climate Solutions in Canadian Hospitals project with the Canadian Coalition for Green Health Care.

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Working on It: This Canadian startup is decoding the health data revealed in our eyes Engineer Colyn Munn is helping to pioneer an AI-powered software platform that provides doctors with early-warning signs of disease and a faster, simpler, more accessible solution for patients.

Take a look at this: Colyn Munn, CTO at Emagix, takes us behind the scenes at the Halifax-based startup developing an AI-driven software helping doctors spot retinal diseases more quickly and easily.

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12 Canadian companies hiring right now Canada’s job market is in a tough spot. Recent Statistics Canada numbers show Canada’s unemployment rate edged up to 6.7 percent in February. But there’s a silver lining.

Canada's job market is in a slump, but it's not all bad news. Health tech is enjoying an against-the-grain surge — with ventures such as Welbi capitalizing on this trajectory.

Whether your interests are in health or otherwise, explore the open positions available now.

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Unlocking early-stage funding: a $4.7-trillion opportunity Some advice from the front lines.

In our latest Launch Pad newsletter, we dive into what it will take to close this noticeable funding gap, with highlights and takeaways from our most recent MaRS Mornings panel.

And if you haven't already — subscribe at the bottom of the article!

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Building a better incubator Corvita Medical has developed a portable incubator that includes a suite of monitoring, diagnostic and life support tools.

"It will be able to screen for jaundice in all babies, regardless of skin colour."

Corvita Biomedical founder Salim Kandedi talks about his AI-powered portable incubator designed to help premature infants in our world's most remote and underserved communities.

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Check out our latest MaRS Monthly for news from Mantle Climate, Providence Therapeutics, Xanadu, Exterra Technologies, Elemental Trucks and QEA Tech.

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MaRS Monthly roundup | April 2026
MaRS Monthly roundup | April 2026 A new report on bolstering data infrastructure in Ontario, a MaRS-portfolio venture goes public and a new way to stay updated on the innovation ecosystem. Check out our latest MaRS Monthly for news from Mantle Climate, Providence Therapeutics, Xanadu, Exterra Technologies, Elemental Trucks and QEA

A new report on bolstering data infrastructure in Ontario, a MaRS-portfolio venture goes public and a new way to stay updated on the innovation ecosystem.

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N³ Summit with MaRS and Innovate UK
N³ Summit with MaRS and Innovate UK YouTube video by MaRS Discovery District

We're here at the N³ Summit by NGEN – Canada's flagship advanced manufacturing conference in Toronto. We're joined by @innovateuk.bsky.social, checking out more than 14 MaRS-supported ventures at the exhibit hall and on stage.

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How Spotwork successfully scaled stateside Expanding into the United States presented more of a challenge than the founders of Spotwork had anticipated. But by establishing a clear framework to manage teams, the startup is making huge strides south of the border.

When Toronto-based Spotwork wanted to establish a U.S. foothold for its AI-driven staffing platform, the lean but agile team turned to MaRS advisor Margaret Stuart.

They devised a strong cross-border expansion strategy, and today, the sales numbers speak for themselves.

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Mind over matter: Could brain-computer interfaces lead to a new era of innovation and healing? Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have been allowing humans to control objects with their minds for nearly half a century. But in recent years, thanks

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Solve for X - S4E4 | What if you could control a machine with your mind?
Solve for X - S4E4 | What if you could control a machine with your mind? Stephanie Sonnenberg's daughter was one of the first users of Possibility Neurotechnologies' device. She recalls the exact moment her young daughter used brain-computer interface technology for the first time. Check out the full episode at: https://www.marsdd.com/magazine/mind-over-matter-could-br

Stephanie Sonnenberg's daughter was one of the first users of Possibility Neurotechnologies' device. She recalls the exact moment her young daughter used brain-computer interface technology for the first time.

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Mind over matter: Could brain-computer interfaces lead to a new era of innovation and healing? Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have been allowing humans to control objects with their minds for nearly half a century. But in recent years, thanks

Even more, she's hopeful these innovations will be life-changing for underserved members of our communities: people living with disabilities.

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Solve for X - S4E4 | Could brain-computer interfaces lead to a new era of healing?
Solve for X - S4E4 | Could brain-computer interfaces lead to a new era of healing? As a professor of implantable devices at King’s College London, Anne Vanhostenberghe shares her excitement in seeing brain-computer interface technology move past the research stage into commercialized medical devices. Even more, she's hopeful these innovations will be life-changing for underserve

As a professor of implantable devices at King's College London, Anne Vanhostenberghe shares her excitement in seeing brain-computer interface technology move past the research stage into commercialized medical devices.

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Optimization control · Zoom · Luma Whether you’re combing through clinical trial results during the drug discovery process, parsing consumer analytics for targeted sales or pinpointing potential…

AI tools can efficiently and effectively pinpoint your competitive advantage. At our next MaRS Session, four Canadian ventures will showcase novel AI-powered platforms that help users optimize strategic processes.

Register now, and we’ll see you next Tuesday, March 31.

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Mind over matter: Could brain-computer interfaces lead to a new era of innovation and healing? Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have been allowing humans to control objects with their minds for nearly half a century. But in recent years, thanks

In our latest Solve for X episode, the co-founder and CMO of Possibility Neurotechnologies shares how this solution can be a game changer for these young patients and their families.

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Solve for X - S4E4 | How could brain-computer interfaces help kids with disabilities?
Solve for X - S4E4 | How could brain-computer interfaces help kids with disabilities? Dr. Adam Kirton has seen first-hand the potential that brain-computer interfaces have for children living with severe disabilities. In our latest Solve for X episode, the co-founder and CMO of Possibility Neurotechnologies shares how this solution can be a game changer for these young patients and

Dr. Adam Kirton has seen first-hand the potential that brain-computer interfaces have for children living with severe disabilities.

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Building Biotech: How Canada can ensure early-stage innovators can access the resources they need The Building Biotech series explores how this country can become a global player in life sciences by streamlining the entrepreneurial path to

In our latest instalment of our 'Building Biotech' series, we unpack what's needed to improve access to wet labs, with insights from BioLabs, Life Sciences Central, Providence Therapeutics, Noa Therapeutics, Ostia Sciences, adMare Bioinnovations and Nospharma.

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Mind over matter: Could brain-computer interfaces lead to a new era of innovation and healing? Brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) have been allowing humans to control objects with their minds for more than half a century. But in recent years, thanks

In our latest episode of Solve for X, host Manjula Selvarajah explores the rapidly-evolving field of brain-computer interfaces, and how Calgary-based Possibility Neurotechnologies is using BCI to help disabled children lead more independent lives.

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Casting the dye: New tech that’s stopping textile industry pollution at source The garment industry is an environmental nightmare, but one B.C. innovator has developed a solution that could be a game-changer.

Every year, nearly eight trillion litres of water is used to dye clothes and textiles.

Learn how two B.C.-based ventures, Viridis Research and Lite-1, are developing two different solutions to address the textile industry's water pollution problem.

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