CDL-Toronto is located at the Rotman School of Management at the University of Toronto. Launched in 2012, it was the first CDL location established and was the brainchild created by the need to merge science-based projects with business expertise to create massively scalable ventures.

Situated in the Toronto-Waterloo tech corridor, CDL-Toronto provides startups with access to business development support from top business students at the Rotman School of Management, funding from leading VC firms, and resources to scale.

CDL-Toronto Mentors have technology backgrounds in a variety of industries. All Mentors ▶︎

CDL-Toronto Streams

Artificial Intelligence

For founders pursuing commercial opportunities predicated on the application of machine learning.

Advanced Therapies

For founders solving biological, medical, and healthcare problems using innovative applications of cell and gene therapies, biologics, antibody-drug conjugates, and other biological products.

Quantum

For founders pursuing commercial opportunities at the intersection of quantum computing and machine learning.

Space

For founders pursuing commercial opportunities that exploit the recent drop in the cost of accessing space.

Neuro

For founders pursuing commercial opportunities in brain science to improve human health and quality of life.