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University of Toronto entrepreneurs have created more than 500 companies, securing more than $1 billion in investment over the past decade. Check out some of our featured startups below.

March 6
This is the Place to Bring the Farm Right to Your Table
University of Toronto startup Just Vertical created a hydroponic garden that allows us to access fresh vegetables easily and affordably, no matter where we live.
March 5
This is the Place to Target Genetic Diseases
University of Toronto startup Deep Genomics is using artificial intelligence to find better drugs for rare genetic disorders and to get them into the clinic faster.
March 6
This is the Place to Regain Independence
University of Toronto startup iMerciv invented a wearable device that helps people with vision loss move around with confidence.
March 6
This is the Place to Help Kids Walk
University of Toronto startup Trexo Robotics is designing innovative devices that support children with physical disabilities as they take their first steps.
March 6
This is the Place to Merge Art and Technology
University of Toronto startup StageKeep created a unique app to help dancers and choreographers sync their steps and share ideas.
Braze Mobility
March 8
This is the Place to Improve Mobility for Everyone
U of T startup Braze Mobility is improving the lives of people in powered wheelchairs.
March 6
This is the Place to Expand the Internet into Space
U of T startup Kepler Communications’ tiny satellites are helping scientists share field data.
March 6
This is the Place to Bring Clarity to the Law
U of T Scaleup Blue J Legal can predict how the courts will decide.
March 6
This is the Place to Unlock Student Potential
University of Toronto startup Crowdmark has developed an online grading and analytics platform that speeds up marking and allows instructors to provide students with more detailed feedback.
March 6
This is the Place to Predict Alzheimer’s
University of Toronto startup Winterlight created a revolutionary platform that uses speech patterns to pinpoint signs of brain disorders.
March 1
This is the Place to Create Clean Energy Solutions
University of Toronto startup Nanoleaf dreams up super-efficient, affordable products that reimagine how we light our homes.

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