SmartTO Demo Day, in partnership with YSpace
Celebrate Innovation at the SmartTO Demo Day!
Please join us at SmartTO Demo Day, presented in partnership with YSpace. This exclusive event will showcase two flagship initiatives: the Smart Mobility Tech Accelerator (SMTA) and the SmartTO Innovation Challenge Competition designed to accelerate technologies.
Hosted at The Well, a state-of-the-art venue in the heart of Downtown Toronto, startups from each initiative will pitch their groundbreaking solutions to a panel of industry leaders and visionaries. Get ready for a night of inspiring discussions about the future of urban mobility.
It’s more than just a demo day, it’s a tribute to the remarkable journeys, relentless effort, and extraordinary achievements of our 2025 SMTA Cohort, as well as the hard work and innovation of those who participated in the SmartTO Innovation Challenge Competition. Participating founders from both initiatives will compete for exciting prizes including cash awards.
Event Agenda
6:00pm – 6:30pm | Registration & Networking
6:30pm – 8:00pm | Main Program & Pitches
8:00pm – 8:30pm | Awards Presentation
8:30pm – 9:30pm | Networking
Guests will enjoy a curated menu of light fare and beverages throughout the event while networking.
Come witness the future of automotive and mobility innovation, connect with industry leaders, and celebrate the spirit of entrepreneurship.
About SmartTO
SmartTO is a regional technology development site that is a part of the Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN). As Toronto’s newest transportation and mobility hub led by York University in partnership with Centennial College, SmartTO empowers startups and SMEs to develop, test and prototype advanced automotive technologies and smart mobility solutions through accessing state-of-the-art equipment, innovative labs and research centres, world-renowned expertise, and concierge-style business advisory and technical services.
About YSpace
YSpace is York University’s pan-university entrepreneurship and innovation hub supporting startups and entrepreneurs from a variety of sectors and communities. Our programming spans across scaling innovative technologies through customer and investor capital to scaling agri-food businesses into mass retail to diversity-focused initiatives like ELLA for women-led businesses and in partnership with Black Entrepreneurship Alliance (BEA) for Black-led businesses. We are also home to two physical hubs in the City of Markham and the Town of Georgina.
https://www.yorku.ca/yspace/
The program is brought to you through the generosity of our sponsors:
About Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN)
The Ontario Vehicle Innovation Network (OVIN) is an initiative of the Government of Ontario, led by the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI), designed to reinforce Ontario’s position as a North American leader in advanced automotive technology and smart mobility solutions such as connected vehicles, autonomous vehicles and electric and low-carbon vehicle technologies.
Through resources such as research and development (R&D) support, talent and skills development, technology acceleration, business and technical supports, and demonstration grounds, OVIN provides a competitive advantage to Ontario-made automotive and mobility technology companies.
About IX Labs
IX Labs is the investment arm of Index Exchange, a global advertising supply-side platform. We invest in early-stage, technology-first startups led by mission-focused leaders who are revolutionizing legacy industries. We're interested in founders driven by a passion to challenge the status quo, leveraging cutting-edge innovations to transform traditional sectors. We seek visionaries who combine startup agility with the ambition to disrupt established markets, creating lasting impact and unlocking new opportunities in industries that are ripe for digital transformation.
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