Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners

Toronto Innovation Acceleration Partners (TIAP) is a venture builder, commercializing early-stage health science technologies from its academic members. It identifies, funds, and develops innovations across therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health. TIAP collaborates with inventors, leveraging industry advisors and co-investment to advance promising intellectual property into viable Canadian companies.

Established in 2008, TIAP was founded as a member-supported, not-for-profit organization. It addressed the imperative to commercialize innovative research from Toronto's top universities, hospitals, and research institutes. The founding insight focused on translating academic discoveries into impactful health solutions, creating a structured pathway for scientific breakthroughs to market.

TIAP’s primary collaborators are academic member institutions and their inventors, contributing foundational research. Developed innovations ultimately benefit patients with novel solutions. TIAP’s mission involves partnering with members, industry, and investors to transform health science innovation into successful Canadian ventures, aspiring to significantly impact human health by bringing these advancements to life.