Supporters

We can go farther, together

MaRS donors and partners share in our mission of inclusive innovation: helping Canada’s tech ecosystem create a better world by growing the economy and solving society’s greatest problems — problems such as climate change. We welcome you to be part of a consortium of forward thinkers to make our vision a reality.

 

Donors

We acknowledge and thank our generous donors, without whom our missions would not be possible:

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Consecon Foundation

How to Support

Make a charitable contribution

Make a one-time donation, join our monthly giving program, or make a gift of securities safely and securely through CanadaHelps and automatically receive a tax receipt. If you would like to discuss giving options or have a bold idea you’d like to explore, the Philanthropy Office would be pleased to meet with you.

 
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Visionary donors committed to climate action propel this mission. Mission from MaRS supporters see the impact of their gift at each phase of the project, from conceptualizing a national mission to the success of climate champions in GHG emission reductions. Donors join a strong community of entrepreneurs, academics, investors, corporations, and policymakers. In addition to recognition in MaRS communications and special events, we would be pleased to celebrate your support in ways that are meaningful to you, including employee learning sessions and special communications.

 
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OUR SUPPORTERS

Climate advocates

Schulich School of Business
“As Canada’s top-ranked school in teaching responsible business, the Schulich School of Business is thrilled to be part of this initiative. Our students will be involved in supporting the ventures progress in the Mission from MaRS: Climate Impact Challenge working to accelerate the adoption of promising and innovative clean technologies in Canada.”

— Schulich School of Business

 
We are also grateful for generous support from the Blidner Family Foundation and the Chisholm Foundation.

Mission from MaRS Leadership Fund,
in honour of former CEO Yung Wu

IPO

  • Anonymous

Series B

  • Neil Betteridge
  • Richard and Donna Ivey

Series A

  • Anonymous Donor
  • Mohammad Al Zaibak
  • Brendan Calder
  • Bruce Power
  • Annette Verschuren

Bootstrapper

  • Inbae Ahn
  • adMare Team
  • Elyse Allan
  • Peter G Bowie
  • Bill & Dawne Benson
  • Diane Kazarian
  • Graphite Ventures: Aaron Bast, Craig Leonard, and Lance Laking
  • Stefan Larson
  • Magyne Group
  • Gayle and Marc Milgrom
  • Al Otton / Otton Consulting Ltd
  • Jodi Kovitz and Lily Shinewald
  • Molly Shoichet
  • MaRS Staff
  • Susan Fox
  • Penny Somervile
  • Mark & Karen Cator in memory of Ralph and Ruth Anne Cator
  • Lawrence Zimmering
  • Gilda and Yousry Bissada
  • Anonymous
Founding Partners

Mission from MaRS was launched in 2021 with the visionary support of our founding partners:

OUR SUPPORTERS

Past supporters

MISSION AMBASSADORS

Meet our Mission Ambassadors

These are the executives, investors, experts, and industry influencers in our corner.

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Backing Mission from MaRS means a healthier economy and a livable planet.

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