ONRamp
Co-working and collaboration space for the U of T Entrepreneurship community
Looking for a community and workspace to build your business?
Welcome to ONRamp – a 4,500-square-foot collaboration and co-working space for the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship community, located at the Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus in the heart of Toronto’s innovation district.
ONRamp Status
openONRamp is open! U of T’s co-working space for entrepreneurs has relocated to the new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus @ U of T. Apply to become an ONRamp member today!
Membership
ONRamp Members receive exclusive access to co-working space, meeting rooms, and amenities in the new Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus – located steps from the intersection of College and University.
ONRamp is a safe and inclusive community where all are welcome. Learn more about our values and expectations of all community members in our Code of Conduct.
Member Benefits
- 24/7 key fob access
- Access to workstations – 55 height-adjustable hot desks, each equipped with monitors and docking stations
- Reception desk – staffed during regular business hours (9 am -5 pm, Mon-Fri)
- Access to 15 tech-enabled meeting rooms and a phone booth via virtual booking system (may involve additional cost)
- Business Centre – Access to printer and photocopier
- Kitchenette access
- Mail service
- Access to lockers (additional rental fees apply)
- ONRamp Welcome package
- Monthly office hours featuring investors, legal experts, journalists and more
- Opportunity to pitch and demo at key community events
- Event invitations
- Free and discounted ticket offers
- Quarterly UTE Community Social
- Founder Mixers (eg. Bagel Tuesdays, Founder Fridays)
- A community of peers
- Access to U of T Startup Perks
- U of T Job Board
Member Categories
There are three categories of ONRamp memberships, each with specific eligibility criteria and pricing:
Student Membership:
You are a U of T student, faculty or alumni (graduated since May 1, 2022)
Affiliate Membership:
You are not a U of T student, faculty or alumni, but are currently working with a U of T accelerator or are an early-stage start-up affiliated with another incubator or accelerator (university / college or external)
General Membership:
You are a stakeholder within the broader ecosystem (investor, community partner, etc.)
Fees
Membership Fees – the new ONRamp is in a prime, state-of-the-art space, located in a brand new 250,000-square-foot building in the heart of downtown Toronto. As a result, membership fees have increased to offset added costs.
2024 ONRamp Membership Pricing
All memberships can be purchased in 4-month or 12-month blocks and are pre-paid in full. Applications are open and reviewed on a rolling basis. Your membership will be activated on the date you pick up your key fob from ONRamp reception.
Student Membership
You are a current U of T student, faculty member or recent alumni (graduated since May 1, 2022)
4-Month Membership: $400
One-Year Membership: $800
Affiliate Membership
You are not a U of T student, faculty or alumni, but are currently working with a U of T accelerator or are an early-stage start-up affiliated with another incubator or accelerator (university / college or external)
4-Month Membership: $800
One-Year Membership: $1600
General Membership
You are a stakeholder within the broader ecosystem (investor, community partner, etc.)
4-Month Membership: $1200
One-Year Membership: $2400
To apply for a General Membership, please email: entrepreneurs@utoronto.ca
All ONRamp members must have completed U of T’s IP Education Level 1 course before activating their membership. Any applicants without a valid UTORID must register as a U of T Learner to receive access to the Quercus online learning platform where they will complete IP Education. For applicants with a strong foundation in their IP knowledge, completion of Level 1 can be replaced by completion of a Level 2 Topic.
Contact
Questions? Please email entrepreneurs@utoronto.ca for more information regarding ONRamp memberships.
