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EQUO creates eco-friendly products by using natural materials to replace single-use plastics. Harnessing the power of nature, EQUO aims to minimize environmental impact.

EQUO

Q for Quinn creates organic products that promote skin and planet health. This woman-owned small business is on a mission to provide gentle, happy solutions.

Q for Quinn

Odyssey 3D, Canada's premier Virtual Tour Company, transforms property marketing for Realtors and Brokers in Toronto and the GTA. With a portfolio of over 6,000 listings, they combine innovative technology, creative solutions, and outstanding service to revolutionize how properties are showcased and experienced.

Odyssey 3D

Sitti is a conscious lifestyle brand empowering refugee and displaced communities through sustainable employment and skill development. Join us in creating a more inclusive global economy.

SittiSoap 

Blade Filters Inc. provides top-notch indoor air quality solutions that are customized to meet industry standards. Their state-of-the-art products ensure clean and healthy air for any indoor environment.

Blade Filters Inc. 

Revolutionize your retail business with an all-in-one inventory management and retail POS system. Streamline operations, track sales, and optimize inventory with ease.

ACE POS Solutions Ltd.

TIARA Bliss Inc. is a Canadian self-care brand offering sustainable shower caps made from 100% recycled fabric. With a global reach, our patented products are creating positive change in the wellness industry by providing exceptional quality and eco-friendly solutions for everyday self-care routines.

TIARA Bliss Inc. 

Sade Baron crafts vegan body products using nutrient-rich superfoods for healthy skin and a sustainable planet. Inspired by skin's regenerative abilities, each product is designed to nourish and protect.

Sade Baron 

Art Collision is a Toronto-based marketing agency and consulting firm specializing in helping art businesses grow through strategic online presence, e-commerce enhancement, and digital strategy execution and management.

Art Collision

Energywise Home Services offers the latest energy-efficient Furnaces from top brands like York, Lennox, and Goodman. Get reliable technology for your home heating needs.

Energywise Home Services

Evstry is a cash gift registry platform that simplifies event planning by allowing hosts to create events, send invites, track RSVPs, and receive cash gifts digitally. Backed by top entrepreneurship hubs, Evstry is revolutionizing the gift-giving experience.

Evstry 

Low.3D specializes in advanced optimization technology for large polygonal and point cloud models. Their computer graphics software enhances model efficiency for reality capture, 3D printing, and online visualization, making it easier for users to create high-quality visual content and streamline workflows.

Low.3D

Appleflats is reviving the Canadian tradition of using crabapples by creating a range of innovative products. They are developing unique intellectual property for their consumer goods.

Appleflats Inc.

Love & Nudes is Canada's first nude skin tone intimates brand for Black Women and WOC. It aims to create a global community for individuals to connect and celebrate their unique identities.

Love & Nudes 

STAN A.I. is a Toronto company that created STAN, a virtual assistant using AI for residential property management. STAN can answer resident and tenant inquiries through text messages, making communication efficient and convenient.

STAN A.I.

TechEasy pairs users with top tech products and friendly experts to help with setup. Get the tech help you need easily and efficiently.

Tech Easy

Optinum provides finance and impact planning solutions for social enterprises, non-profits, and innovative businesses. It helps them achieve a balance of positive impact, financial success, and stakeholder satisfaction.

Optinum Professional Corp

Aiva WTR is a low calorie, ultra-refreshing relaxation beverage designed to promote a non-drowsy calming effect using L-Theanine. Enjoy a moment of peace and tranquility with each sip.

Aiva WTR

Aerialytic's API enables solar companies to easily incorporate interactive solar designs on their websites, revolutionizing how they communicate and sell solar products to customers. Simplifying solar with Solarmade simple.

Aerialytic

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As the innovation hub of the Ontario region, Markham is renowned for its outstanding high-tech R&D capacity, highly-trained professionals, and thriving networks of entrepreneurs which enable our  startup ecosystem to achieve steady continuous growth.

Director General, Department of Academia-Industry Collaboration and Science Park Affairs

Key Stats of the Totonto-Markham Startup Ecosystem

NovX raises US $ 7.8 million and becomes the first Series-C startup in Markham.

2008

Launch of VentureLab, an active non-profit organization that invests in early-stage ventures.

2011

SAP acquires Ontario-based startup, Camilion Solutions.

2013

IBM Innovation Space is launched with US$ 24.75 million investment.

2017

YSpace, York University’s community innovation hub in Markham starts operations.

2018

Spaice, Inc. raises approximately US$ 3.3 million, the highest pre-seed investment to date.

2020

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Markham Startup Ecosystem Portal

Top ecommerce-retail startups in Markham