UTEST, an accelerator based in Toronto, is part of the University of Toronto's incubator and commercialization support services ecosystem. Founded in 2012, it offers start-up funding, mentoring, business strategy, and office space at the Banting Building on the University of Toronto St. George Campus. With a focus on the mobile, web, and big data sectors, UTEST provides support to both external companies and University of Toronto entrepreneurs looking to create research-based ventures. The program is backed by MaRS Innovation and the Connaught Fund, enabling it to provide comprehensive resources for the growth and development of early-stage technology companies.