For Entrepreneurs

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

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ONRamp 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!

Please note: due to the University of Toronto holiday closure, applications won’t be processed until January 6, 2025.

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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

Apply here

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

Apply here

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.