Startup Perks
Startup-friendly discounts on products, services, memberships and network access – exclusively for entrepreneurs in the U of T community.
About
U of T Startup Perks is a suite of venture-friendly offerings for companies affiliated with the U of T Entrepreneurship community. To be eligible for startup perks, you must be:
- A U of T student or startup who is affiliated with a U of T accelerator, OR
- An active member of the University of Toronto Entrepreneurship ONRamp co-working and event space, AND
- Must create a profile on the UTE Community Portal
These offerings are meant to complement existing benefits already provided by the accelerators. The list of community partners is always growing, so check back frequently.
To confirm your eligibility and unlock access to exclusive discounts for U of T startups, please contact us at entrepreneurs@utoronto.ca.
U of T Startup Perks include
Cloud Computing
The AWS Activate program provides startups with the resources they need to quickly get started on AWS, including credits that can be used towards AWS products, services, training, and support.
As a member of the University of Toronto, you are eligible for the below AWS benefits:
- $5,000 in AWS Credits valid for 2 Years
The Google for Startups Cloud Program provides startups funded by a venture capital firm, accelerator, incubator, seed or angel investor with cloud credits to cover your first year of Google Cloud and Firebase usage up to $100,000 and 20% of your 2nd year of Google Cloud and Firebase usage covered, up to an additional $100,000.
Microsoft Founders Hub for Startups is a program offered by Microsoft that provides eligible startups with tools and resources to help them overcome the challenges startups face. The program is available to all founders at any stage to reach their next milestone through personalized technical tools and business resources.
E-commerce
The Open Learning plan has all the features of Shopify Basic plus a few extras, such as the ability to add 15 store accounts. This plan has an equivalent value of more than $420 CAD per year.
Funding
Pocketed helps thousands of small and start-up businesses, just like you, access billions of dollars in untapped non-dilutive funding available every year. Through their (free to use) intelligent matching platform, you are provided a curated list of grants, tax credits, and competitions eligible to your business. You can then access the support you need to get funded through grant writers, legal experts, and more!
Media
The Logic is one of Canada’s preeminent business and technology publications, covering everything from crypto to cleantech, including The Logic’s award-winning newsletter, The Logic Briefing. Your subscription will also include invites to exclusive online and in-person events and meetups.
The Logic is offering 50% off an annual subscription to student and faculty members. U of T students and faculty can enjoy a 50% discount on their annual subscription by following two simple steps:
1. Subscribe
2. Send a note to support@thelogic.co to receive a unique discount code
Additional discounts are available to members of the ONRamp Community.
Networking
The Canadian Women’s Network (CWN) is a community that connects Canadian women founders with an influential network of US investors, operators and executive leaders to help them grow locally and scale globally.
U of T Entrepreneurship community members can join CWN and receive a 90% discount on Growth Membership and 20% off CWN’s signature programs.
Printing
TPH is pleased to support U of T startups and provide 20% off all products and services, including business cards, brochures, and stickers, branded swag, t-shirts and banners.
Productivity Tools
Fellow helps teams run effective and delightful meetings. Teams gather on Fellow to plan agendas, record decisions, and hold themselves accountable. Here’s a quick product overview video.
U of T is an approved HubSpot for Startups Partner, which means all eligible U of T startups and members qualify for 90% off the HubSpot CRM Platform.
Ownr is a powerful tool that equips aspiring Canadian Entrepreneurs with everything they need to start and grow their business. Ownr is offering U of T Startups 20% off any Ownr Product.
Professional Services
Carta helps companies and investors manage their capitalization tables, valuations, investments, and equity plans. They provide the tools to make equity ownership more accessible to build an ownership economy, where more employees and investors have stakes in the companies building our future.
Dell For Entrepreneurs Canada is pleased to support U of T startups by providing the following a suite of benefits and perks, including product training, free participation in trial programs, preferred rates on select Dell products and more.
Take It Easy Group is the top North American fractional executive assistant service that supports Startups, Founders, and businesses to help them grow and scale their business. They have a 3-week discovery package for those who are interested in seeing how their services work in action, and with an exclusive UTE 15% discount off their regular monthly rates – they can jump in quickly to give you that extra support you need.
Shipping
DHL is pleased to offer U of T startups a 75% discount for exporting and a 65% discount for importing. ed account manager to assist with any questions or additional assistance needed.
To confirm eligibility and unlock your Startup Perks, contact us.