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World-renowned researchers. Strong community and industry partners. Mentors to help you realize your dreams.
Incubators and startup development
Startup incubators, commercialization support, industry partners and more.
The McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO)
The McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) supports the research endeavours of McMaster University by facilitating and commercializing research with industry partners.
The Forge
The Forge is an entrepreneurial hub backed by McMaster University, catering to startups in the Hamilton, Greater Toronto and Niagara regions.
The Clinic
The Clinic brings together students, staff, faculty and entrepreneurs to explore innovative ideas with the potential to change the face of health care.
MACcelerate
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.
Educational programs
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.
iBioMed
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.
Master of Biomedical Innovation
The Master of Biomedical Innovation is the first graduate health-care entrepreneurship program of its kind in Canada.
Undergraduate Minor in Innovation
The Undergraduate Minor in Innovation allows students to practice creative problem-solving, gain leadership skills and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Community partners
McMaster community partners and supports are part of the dynamic entrepreneurship ecosystem.
Innovation Factory
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
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
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.
Events and pitch competitions
Attend an event and experience the excitement of McMaster’s entrepreneurial culture.
McMaster University Innovation Showcase
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
The Clinic Demo Day showcases health innovations from its residency program.
The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition
Startup Survivor provides startups with the funding, resources and mentorship to guide and prepare you for launch.
Funding
McMaster, together with our government, industry and community partners, provides funds to help you get started and to grow.
McMaster Seed Fund
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.
The Forge Startup Survivor Pitch Competition
Startup Survivor provides startups with the funding, resources and mentorship to guide and prepare them for launch.
Professor Entrepreneur Fellowship
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.