Morgan Lorimer

Senior Manager, Innovation Ecosystem, Competitive Acceleration Programs at MaRS Discovery District

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

Morgan is a seasoned innovation leader with over a decade of experience driving growth at the intersection of technology, commercialization, and ecosystem development. She has worked extensively with startups, scale-ups, industry partners, and government to accelerate high-impact ventures and bring transformative technologies to market. Recognized for building world-class accelerator programs, Morgan has led the design and execution of initiatives that have supported hundreds of founders, catalyzed investment, and helped scale Canadian innovation on the global stage. Her deep understanding of early-stage venture needs—combined with a systems-level approach—has made her a trusted partner to founders and a strategic advisor across sectors. Morgan is deeply committed to inclusive innovation and actively works to reduce systemic barriers for underrepresented entrepreneurs. 

Experience

  • MaRS Discovery District (7 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Manager, Acceleration Programs, Innovation Ecosystems
      Jan 2023 - Feb 2026 · 3 yrs 2 mos

    • Program Manager, Accelerator Programs
      Aug 2021 - Jan 2023 · 1 yr 6 mos

    • Senior Associate, Venture Services - Enterprise Software & Fintech Portfolio Lead
      Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 · 1 yr

  • Ontario Centre of Innovation (3 yrs 4 mos)
    • Program Operations Coordinator
      May 2016 - Feb 2019 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Marketing and Communications Coordinator
      Nov 2015 - May 2016 · 7 mos

  • Tech Assistant at Back Clinics of Canada
    Sep 2015 - Nov 2015 · 3 mos

  • Enumerator at Statistics Canada
    Apr 2011 - Oct 2011 · 7 mos