Incubator · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

DMZ Incubator

Eighteen-month Toronto incubator for seed-stage software startups with recurring revenue, taking 2.5% in common shares and charging no fees. Accepts global founders, with virtual participation available.

Rolling applications Run by DMZ at Toronto Metropolitan University

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Verified 18 October 2026 · From the programme's own pages

Terms

Funding: not published
Instrument: Priced equity
Equity taken: 2.5% 2.5% in common shares; no board seats
Programme fee: No fee No fees
Duration: not published
Cohort size: not published
Cohorts: 2 a year
Delivery: Hybrid
Stages: Seed
Sectors: B2B SaaS
Open to founders from: Anywhere
Perks: Over $1M in tech credits, discounts and resources
Introductions to VCs and angels

18-month programme with onboarding in fall and spring and no more than 10 companies per cohort.

Application dates

Rolling applications

Applications are accepted at any time.

Usual timing: Applications are open year-round; the current listing is the Spring 2027 cohort.

Who can apply

Seed-stage, venture-backable software business with monthly recurring revenue
At least one full-time founder and an in-house technical lead
Commitment of 5–6 hours per month
Stage: seed

Companies it names as alumni

Mejuri, Ada, Hostaway, Chexy, Super.com

What founders should check

It takes 2.5% equity. Work out what that stake costs you at your next round before you sign.
It charges no programme fee.
It mixes remote and in-person sessions in Toronto. Ask how much time on site it expects.
Applications are accepted at any time, so there is no deadline to plan around.

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