Early backing from MaRS IAF.


Early backing from MaRS IAF.

Early backing from MaRS IAF.

For promising Ontario technology companies building what's next.

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SCOUT Cheque

Up to $50K

Initial capital for builders to ship and iterate.

Rolling applications

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Ontario-based

How SCOUT fits

One path. Two cheque sizes.

01

Early formation

Shape the company, customer insight, and path to market.

Shape the company, insight, and path to market.

02

Scout cheque

Up to $50K for early validation and company-building.

03

Build the proof

Strengthen the product, team, and customer proof.

04

Core investment

Build the case for a larger MaRS IAF investment.

What we look for

Early insight. Clear ambition. Bias to action.

Hard-won insight

You understand something important about the customer, market, or technology that others have missed.

Bias toward action

You are already talking to customers, building, testing, recruiting, or selling.

Venture-scale ambition

You see a credible path from an early wedge to a large technology company.

Inspires others to join

You can bring in the customers, collaborators, and talent needed to move the company forward.

APPLICATION

Ready to apply?

You’ll need a one-page memo, a two-minute founder video, and a few details about your team and progress.

Start your application

Not sure Scout is the right fit? Apply anyway. We’ll look for the best fit, whether that’s a larger IAF investment or a relevant peer investor.

Scout APPLICATION

Up to $50K

Ontario technology companies

Pre-product, pre-revenue, or validating the opportunity

Rolling applications

Most decisions are made near the start of each quarter.