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About MaRS
Based in Toronto, Canada, MaRS is North America’s largest urban innovation hub. It is purpose built to help tech and science pioneers to scale their businesses.
With decades of expertise and proven strategies, MaRS can equip businesses with the tools, insights, and connections to help make businesses thrive.
Its seasoned entrepreneurs and industry experts offer support and guidance. They also engage with members of the tech ecosystem to drive breakthrough discoveries, grow the economy, and make an impact by solving real problems for real people — in Canada and around the world.
What is the MaRS Global Programme?
If you're a founder or entrepreneur with bold ambitions, the MaRS Global Programme is your gateway to transformative growth.
Through an exclusive partnership with Invest NI, the MaRS Global Programme provides businesses with the opportunity to explore and capitalise on the North American market.
Through the six-month programme, you will gain access to leading-edge workshops, and one-on-one support to help sharpen your value proposition and perfect your pitch. You’ll also connect with key stakeholders during an immersive, in-market visit to Toronto.*
The programme will be of interest to businesses with innovative solutions to global problems across many fields, but particularly in healthcare, med-tech, clean-tech, clean energy, biotech, fintech, AI, and advanced manufacturing.
* Participants are responsible for covering their own travel expenses (flights, accommodation, meals) during the in-market visit, but all programme-related costs will be covered by Invest NI.
The application call for the MaRS Global Programme is open from Monday 20 January, 9:00 until Friday 31 January, 12 noon.
How can my business benefit from the MaRS Global Programme?
MaRS participants can benefit from:
- North American market readiness
- Experience and knowledge from in-field experts
- Support and engagement in the North American market
- Market qualification and validation
- Risk mitigation
- Collaborative opportunities
- Global scaling support
- Expansion of international business connections
- Meeting with potential international business partners
- Immersive market visit to North America
Who is eligible for the MaRS Global Programme?
The programme is suitable for science and technology-related businesses that have:
- Successfully tested products or services
- Generated over £100k in income
- The ability to grow globally
Full criteria and stipulations for the programme can be found in our MaRS Global Programme Guidance Notes.
Who can apply for the MaRS Global Programme?
The MaRS Global Programme is open to start-ups and scaling businesses within Northern Ireland’s most innovative and productive sectors who meet the eligibility criteria.
How to apply for the MaRS Global Programme
The application call for the MaRS Global Programme will close on Friday 31 January, 12 noon.
Applications for the programme can be completed on the Invest NI Portal.
Find out more about the programme in our MaRS Global Programme FAQs.
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