Powering startup ecosystems worldwide.

DMZ’s headquarters in downtown Toronto serves as the flagship hub of its global network. This vibrant space offers award-winning programs, tailored support and access to world-class resources, empowering entrepreneurs to scale high-impact ventures and drive innovation both locally and internationally.​ As the original hub of DMZ’s global network, DMZ Toronto has supported over 2,400 startups, raised $2.94 billion in capital, and contributed to the creation of 23,000+ jobs worldwide.

DMZ works alongside the Sharjah Entrepreneurship Center (Sheraa) to empower aspiring entrepreneurs in the UAE and provide Sharjah-led startups with access to DMZ’s resources and connections in North America. This collaboration promotes cross-market growth and strengthens the UAE's startup ecosystem.

DMZ’s NYC satellite office, located in Manhattan’s financial district, offers Canadian and international startups a soft landing in the U.S. market. The space supports founders with workspace and business development opportunities to expand their presence and attract investment in the world’s largest startup ecosystem.

Through a collaboration with the Town of Innisfil, DMZ Innisfil offers early-stage entrepreneurs tailored support and a collaborative community to grow their startups. With a focus on local innovation, the program delivers business resources and mentorship to help founders thrive without needing to relocate to major urban centers.

In collaboration with the University of Doha for Science and Technology, DMZ supports UHUB, a student-focused incubator. The initiative aims to transform student-led ideas into viable startups through a combination of workshops, mentorship and ecosystem connections, fostering entrepreneurship in Qatar’s growing innovation economy.

DMZ Cairo provides high-potential Egyptian startups with access to incubation, mentorship and international networks. Positioned in one of Africa’s most dynamic startup ecosystems, the program is designed to help founders build scalable companies while connecting with global markets, including North America through DMZ’s broader network.

n partnership with the Town of Caledon, DMZ delivers programming through the Humber River Centre to support entrepreneurs in the region. The initiative provides mentorship, training and community-building resources to help business owners develop their ideas and grow sustainable innovation within their region.

DMZ Vietnam accelerates the growth of Vietnam’s rising tech startups. The program supports founders with access to international mentors, startup capital pathways and a bridge to global markets, helping to position Vietnamese innovation on the world stage.

DMZ Japan supports Japanese entrepreneurs in scaling internationally and provides global startups with a soft landing into the Japanese market. With government backing and a focus on youth, women and student founders, the program fosters cross-cultural innovation and enhances global collaboration.

Through a partnership with INJAZ, DMZ delivered the Company Start-Up Program to empower university and college students in Jordan, particularly women, with real-world entrepreneurship experience. The program offered participants hands-on guidance in launching their own startups through experiential learning in business planning, product development and teamwork.

In collaboration with UTECH’s Technology Innovation Centre, DMZ worked to elevate incubator programming across Jamaica, Trinidad & Tobago, Barbados and the Bahamas. This involved strategic consulting on program design, recruitment and corporate partnerships, culminating in a soft landing experience for Caribbean startups in Toronto.

i3, powered by DMZ, provided local founders in Bermuda with access to mentorship, venture support and global exposure. Designed to support entrepreneurs in building high-impact ventures, the initiative contributed to Bermuda’s vision of becoming a globally recognized startup hub with a strong innovation economy.

Zone Startups India was a joint initiative with the Bombay Stock Exchange and DMZ Ventures. The accelerator helped Indian startups across verticals such as fintech, healthtech and AI to scale their ventures, tap into global markets and build investor-ready businesses from one of the world’s most dynamic startup hubs.

In partnership with KOTRA, DMZ launched a 12-week program to support South Korean startups in expanding into the North American market. The initiative included workshops, market-readiness training and access to investor networks, helping companies build cross-border business strategies.