Toronto Metropolitan University's world-leading tech incubator and startup ecosystem supporting 2,680+ startups across 15+ countries.
DMZ is a tech incubator and startup ecosystem affiliated with Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), headquartered in Toronto, Ontario. It offers a Pre-Incubator program (9 months, two intakes per year) for early-stage founders and an 18-month Incubator program (Fall 2026 cohort currently accepting applications). DMZ provides startups with one-on-one mentorship, investor access, global scaling support, and a community of 3,000 investors and mentors across 15+ countries. Since its founding, DMZ startups have raised $3.25B+ and created 25,400+ jobs. Program duration: 9 months (Pre-Incubator); 18 months (Incubator).