The DMZ is Toronto Metropolitan University's business incubator for early-stage technology startups.

[6] Since it began the DMZ has helped 300 startups that have raised nearly $400 million and created in excess of 3,000 jobs.

The DMZ will take up to 2.5 percent equity in exchange for in-kind services rather than charge for a membership and assess fees.

Sandbox, Women Founders Fast Track, and Black Innovation programmes continue to be offered.

The new programme is expected to launch on March 1, 2021, and DMZ executive director Abdullah Snobar said their plan is to support 40-50 companies by the end of 2021.