Niyat is the Senior Associate, Cleantech and Climate at MaRS Discovery District where she helps to accelerate the growth of over 300 Canadian cleantech startups by connecting them to services, advisory, and ecosystem partners. She collaborates closely with investors and corporations to drive fundraising and adoption outcomes. Niyat also leads Mission from MaRS programming dedicated to providing specialized support for Canadian carbon removal solutions. She holds a B.A. with Honours in Environmental Studies and Cognitive Science.