MaRS Discovery District manages the program on behalf of the Ministry of Research and Innovation. BMEP programs and services can be accessed through Ontario Commercialization Network (OCN) organizations.

The Business Mentorship and Entrepreneurship Program (BMEP), part of Ontario's Market Readiness Program, helps innovative science and technology companies bring new technologies to market by providing the necessary skills and services. BMEP is designed to meet the needs of start-up and early-stage science and technology companies in these sectors, offering the following program components at no cost to entrepreneurs:

• Entrepreneur Training - Offers online training courses for entrepreneurs with varying levels of experience. Participants will develop skills required to create a new business or expand an existing enterprise. Introductory Courses are targeted towards budding technology entrepreneurs, while Intermediate and Advanced Courses will address specific skills required for those actively developing a company.

• Business Mentorship - Provides services to assist business managers in new, innovative companies to understand and solve specific business and technology development problems. These services include access to Market Intelligence, mentorship from experienced Entrepreneurs-in-Residence, and funding for specific Business Advisory Services that go beyond the scope of BMEP's offerings.

• Global Network - Will be developed to connect Ontario-based technology companies with complementary seasoned executives outside of the country.

Commercialization, Business Development, Networking

Market Readiness Program - BMEP
MaRS Discovery District
MaRS Centre, South Tower, Suite 100
101 College Street
Toronto, Ontario M5G 1L7
Tel: 416-673-8100
E-mail: asergas@marsdd.com
Website: mrp.marsdd.com

May 2009/AW