Merck and SpinUp recently launched the 2025 Merck Blue Ticket at SpinUp to support breakthrough innovation in life sciences.

One Canadian early-stage biotech startup will be awarded with:

  • FREE wet lab space at SpinUp for one year
  • No-strings-attached business and scientific mentorship by Merck
  • Free access to SpinUp’s core equipment, entrepreneurship programming, and support in connecting with research talent at U of T

Award Details:

Questions:  spinup@utoronto.ca

Applications due: July 14, 2025
Semi-finalists notified: Early August 2025
Candidates pitch to select a winner: Mid-August 2025
Winner announcement: September 2025

Eligibility, competition details, and application form: https://spinup.utm.utoronto.ca/blue-ticket/