Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Free & Open Resources

The resources listed on the Market Research tab are all paid for through university funds. You have access to them as a current student, staff, or faculty member at Waterloo, but once you leave campus your access will end. What then? The following list can help you get started with resources that are freely available.

In addition to the resources below, be sure to check out the Free and Open Resources Guide from the University of Toronto.

Canadian Industry Statistics
Available via Industry Canada
EDGAR
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission: provides filings for companies that have to report to the U.S. SEC. Includes annual reports, 10-Ks, press releases, etc.
MaRS Startup Toolkit
Explore advice, lessons, and tips from MaRS.
NAICS Codes
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Codes. Use these to confirm which industry you're researching, and searching using the codes.
SEDAR
Ontario Securities Commission: provides financial filings for companies that report to the Ontario Securities Commission. Includes items like annual reports.
U.S. Economic Survey Responses
Available via the U.S. Census Bureau