DMZ is a tech incubator and global startup ecosystem that helps founders build high-impact ventures. We support entrepreneurship at every stage—from early ideation to international expansion. Our tailored programs, world-class resources and expansive network fuel bold ideas and drive global economic impact.


DMZ was founded in 2010 at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), an institution known for innovation and boundary-pushing education. DMZ now supports a diverse, global community of entrepreneurs and ecosystem builders—from students to seasoned founders. Tokyo office (DMZ Japan) was launched in 2025 to serve as a bridge for Japanese entrepreneurs expanding into global markets, especially Canada, while also offering a base for international startups to enter the Japanese market.