Innovation
Boost Zone
From ideation to commercialization, we're dedicated to nurturing deeptech startups that tackle real-world problems. Together, let's drive effective change and make a difference.

Our early-stage startup incubator provides the necessary support and resources to turn your ideas into reality.
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Discover your path to innovation...
OPEN-ACCESS INITIATIVES
Stay connected with the IBZ Network in a commitment-free manner.
IBZ MakerSpace
IBZ Hiring Portal
Challenges and Hackathons
Founder Talks
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IBZ EXPLORATION
Develop your entrepreneurial skills, acquire hands-on experience working in a startup environment and satisfy your curiosity for deep-tech innovation with our programming tailored for early-stage ideas.
Apprentice Program
The Norman Esch Awards
Impact Design Teams
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IBZ INCUBATION
Grow your startup under curated exclusive programming, access to a shared office space and collaborative experiences with fellow founders.
Lab2Market
RAISE
Advisors, Mentors & Scrums
INCUBATE WITH IBZ
68+
Startups currently incubated under the Innovation Boost Zone.


Startups raised up to
$14M
125+
Toronto Metropolitan University students hired in a year.

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Fueling entrepreneurship at the heart of a world-class city. 

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) aims to positively impact Toronto's economic, cultural, environmental, and social needs through applied research, experiential learning, partnerships, and an entrepreneurial culture. IBZ works alongside TMU’s Centre for Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, where students are trained to be both engineers and entrepreneurs.