DMZ Caledon
Grow your business in Caledon
We’ve partnered with Toronto Metropolitan University’s DMZ — one of Canada’s top startup incubators — to bring their proven model right here to Caledon through the Humber River Centre Business Incubator Program.
If you're a local entrepreneur, start-up, or small business ready to scale, this program gives you what you actually need:
✅ Workshops that get to the point — real tools, not fluff
✅ One-on-one coaching tailored to your goals
✅ Access to 40+ industry experts — from marketing and sales to hiring and fundraising
✅ Support to secure funding — including non-dilutive options
If you're serious about growing your business in Caledon, this is your launchpad.
The applications for the first cohort opened on June 11 and closeed on July 10th. Stay tuned for updated on the 2026 cohort.
The program runs from September until December with approx. 2 -3 hours a week of programming.
No, there is no cost to join the Incubator Program. This initaitve is funded by the Town of Caledon.
Changing entrepreneurs' lives by connecting them with customers, capital, experts and a community of entrepreneurs and influencers. For us, this means creating an environment where you can focus on scaling your business. We help with the rest.
Hands-On Help for Local Entrepreneurs
From expert 1 on 1 coaching to peer learning, we’ve got your back. Choose what’s right for your business.

Coaching Sessions
Book your free application consultation with our resident entrepreneurship coach.

Connect. Learn. Grow.
Stay tuned for updates on the next Peer-to-peer lunch series.

Incubator Program
2025 Cohort has been selected. Applications for the 2026 Cohort will open Spring 2026.
Supporting Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Humber River Centre: A Launchpad for Business Success
This state-of-the-art facility is designed to support entrepreneurs and startups — learn more about what the HRC has to offer:

Get in touch with us
If you have any questions or would like to connect directly, email Darren Shivraj, Program Lead at darren@torontomu.ca to get started.
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