Startup incubators, commercialization support, industry partners and more.
The McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) supports the research endeavours of McMaster University by facilitating and commercializing research with industry partners.
The Forge is an entrepreneurial hub backed by McMaster University, catering to startups in the Hamilton, Greater Toronto and Niagara regions.
The Clinic brings together students, staff, faculty and entrepreneurs to explore innovative ideas with the potential to change the face of health care.
MACcelerate creates an environment where medical professionals and aspiring practitioners collaborate with engineers and entrepreneurs to redefine the future of health care and enhance clinical outcomes.
We are home to the first graduate health-care entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada. Our programs embed learners in the real world with support from experts from science, business, engineering, medicine, social sciences and the humanities.
The Integrated Biomedical Engineering and Health Sciences program (iBioMed) is an interdisciplinary undergraduate program that gives students a strong foundation in both engineering and health sciences.
The Master of Biomedical Innovation is the first graduate health-care entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada.
The Undergraduate Minor in Innovation allows students to practice creative problem-solving, gain leadership skills and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
McMaster community partners and supports are part of the dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem.
The Innovation Factory, your catalyst for business growth and success, offers the support and guidance you need to launch, build and scale your business.
The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton was incorporated as a charitable, non-profit organization in 2014 to ensure the growth of research and innovation at St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and across St. Joseph’s Health System.
Hamilton Health Sciences is a community of 18,000 staff, physicians, researchers and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario residents. It also provides specialized advanced care to people from across the province.
Attend an event and experience the excitement of McMaster’s entrepreneurial culture.
The McMaster University Innovation Showcase features a day of guest speakers highlighting different startups and research developed at McMaster University, Hamilton Health Sciences and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton.
The Clinic Demo Day showcases health innovations from its residency program.
Startup Survivor provides startups with the funding, resources and mentorship to guide and prepare you for launch.
McMaster, together with our government, industry and community partners, provides funds to help you get started and to grow.
The McMaster Seed Fund is dedicated to supporting McMaster research-based startups with the potential to generate significant economic or social impact in the Hamilton region and beyond.
Startup Survivor provides startups with the funding, resources and mentorship to guide and prepare them for launch.
The Professor Entrepreneur Fellowship provides faculty members committed to technology and knowledge translation with time and resources to live, learn, and pursue an entrepreneurial venture to amplify the impact of their research.