Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners – UTEST
Description:
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 incubation space.
Comments on Funding:
Funding will take the form of SAFE (simple agreement for future equity). UTEST will invest up to $150,000 in select companies. Access to follow-on investment of up to $500,000 through TIAP is also possible.
Eligibility:
Applicants must be companies with one or more founders affiliated with the University of Toronto, who are:
Since 2020 UTEST has accepted applications from UofT-affiliated hospitals. Please ensure an invention disclosure form has been submitted to your host institution’s technology transfer office and they are aware of your UTEST application
Applications Steps:
Applicants must apply online.
Other Things to Note:
Applications for UTEST’s 2022 Cohort are now closed.
Applications open online at the beginning of April each year with a deadline of early June.
When It Ends:
Ongoing
Deadline:
Early June