Idea Market 6 @ UofT Hatchery
About Idea Market
Storytelling is part of being human. At Idea Market, we use stories about problems and possibilities to build startups and teams. Idea Market is a group working session for early-stage startup ideas. It’s where you can:
Pitch your startup to a room of potential co-founders, mentors, and future investors.
Meet founders who are looking for technical and non-technical co-founders to join their team.
Idea Market is where these two groups of founders meet. Whichever group you fall into, coming to Idea Market is the first step on your path to getting a spot at the Hatchery. Join us Thursday evening at the Hatchery offices on the University of Toronto campus for:
Three minute pitches + two minutes for questions
Speed networking activity to match ideas with talent
Drinks and snacks
How to participate
Sign up with your @utoronto.ca email. Attendance is limited to students of the University of Toronto.
If you want to pitch your startup to the group, submit your slide deck or website through the Mentor Feedback tab on Build A Team. If you aren’t already signed up for our Build A Team tool, you can create an account by clicking here.
IMPORTANT: Make sure to select “I’m looking for cofounders.” You must submit your pitch for approval through the Build A Team portal in advance.
About the Hatchery
The Entrepreneurship Hatchery is the University of Toronto Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering's startup accelerator. Since 2012, we’ve helped thousands of founders develop the entrepreneurial skills they need to turn their startups into successful businesses. We’ve funded over 100 of these teams, including two unicorns today valued at more than $1 billion each.
About NEST
NEST is our cohort based accelerator program, where you work with mentors and connectors to develop and validate your startup’s business plan.
NEST runs during the summer months from May to August.
You need at least three co-founders to apply.
Eligibility is limited to third and fourth year undergraduates, graduate students and recent graduates.
If you are successful you will be promoted to the go-to-market stage where we will help your incorporate and pre-seed fund your startup.
Applications close on January 31st, 2026.