DMZ Pre-Incubator

Run by DMZ.

The DMZ Pre-Incubator is a nine-month hybrid programme in Toronto aimed at closing sales and building real traction. DMZ does not invest cash, stating instead that startups access over $500K in tech credits, discounts and resources, and it takes a 2.0% stake in common shares while charging no fees and taking no board seats. Generalist by sector.

Investment

Not disclosed

Equity taken

2% (Below North America median 5% · Below global median 6%)

Duration

39 weeks (Longer than North America median 13 wks · Longer than global median 20 wks)

Format

hybrid

Cadence

biannual

Location

Toronto, Canada

Sectors

• Generalist

How to apply

Official website

This programme has notes explaining its undisclosed figures, available in the full dataset.

Sources

Every figure above is taken from these pages, published by the programme or its parent organisation.

• https://dmz.torontomu.ca/pre-incubator/ read 2026-09-07 — supports equity pct, duration weeks, batch cadence, application url, cheque note, format

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Last verified 2026-09-07.