The mission of the MaRS cleantech, physical sciences and advanced materials practice is to advise and build globally competitive cleantech and advanced materials companies.  Our globally top-ranked practice is made up of established entrepreneurs with diverse backgrounds and experiences.  We’re developing partnerships in Canada and around the world, identifying financing opportunities, and creating events and publications that will help Ontario entrepreneurs in the cleantech and advanced materials sector succeed. Our discovery pipeline and collaborative model serve both the investment community and private industry.

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Consultant, Pembina Institute

Co-founder, Sustainable Energy Technologies

Director of Business Development, Hydrogenics Corporation

MaRS Discovery District

Cleantech

Hydrogenics Corporation

Sustainable Energy Technologies

Jonathan leads the Cleantech Practice at MaRS Discovery District where he assists Canadian cleantech and advanced materials companies in growing their business and raising capital. He has an extensive background in early stage and high growth alternative energy companies. Prior to joining MaRS, Jon led Business Development for Hydrogenics Corporation where he focused on strategic partnerships, product development, and sales and marketing. During his time with Hydrogenics he was involved in the introduction and launch of both the company’s fuel cell and hydrogen generation divisions. Jon was also previously with the Pembina Institute where he led corporate consulting services on low-impact renewable energy and energy policy. In 1997 Jon co-founded Sustainable Energy Technologies, which is a leading Canadian provider of power electronics for the solar power industry.

“I relish the excitement involved with early stage start-ups—the passion, the enthusiasm. At MaRS, I get to work with a wide range of new and interesting technologies and the entrepreneurs who have the potential to start great companies.”

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MaRS Cleantech Practice Advisor Site

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Canada’s Cleantech sector led growth in venture capital investment in the second quarter this year despite the decline in other sectors. Join Jonathan Dogterom, Cleantech Lead at MaRS Discovery District for a discussion on Cleantech trends and opportunities. Learn where the energy and the broader Cleantech industry is heading and gain valuable insight into commercializing technology in the sector. 

Cleantech Trends and Opportunities

Jon Dogterom, Practice Lead, Cleantech, MaRS Discovery District, describes overall market dynamics and explains why entrepreneurs should keep their focus on the customer when designing their go-to market strategy.

Go-to-Market Strategy - Entrepreneurship 101

Practice Lead, Cleantech, Advanced Materials and Engineering

Opening Remarks - Future of Energy 2012

Interested in rubbing elbows with some of Toronto's hottest cleantech start-ups? Come hear successful entrepreneurs discuss the challenges and opportunities ...

Entrepreneurship 101 2010/11 - Meet the Entrepreneurs - Cleantech

Jon Dogterom, Practice Lead, Cleantech, MaRS Discovery District, describes overall market dynamics and explains why entrepreneurs should keep their focus on ...

Go-to-Market Strategy ― Entrepreneurship 101 2011/12

The electric vehicle market is changing the landscape of transportation, energy and other related industries. What does this mean for your business and where...

Electric Vehicles: Market opportunities and new business models for industry stakeholders

During the 5th Annual Clean Technology Investment World Asia 2013, panelists Mr Zoltan Tompa, Director of Partnerships, Sustainable Development Technology, M...

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