The Toronto Region Board of Trade is on a mission to re-ignite productivity and competitiveness for the region by unlocking opportunity across our most high-potential sectors. With globally recognized research institutions, a growing talent pipeline and a legacy of medical innovation, the life sciences sector is one of our most promising engines for economic growth. But high-potential companies face critical barriers: limited access to capital, a shortage of wet lab space, a fragmented path to market, and a lack of experienced talent. These obstacles make it harder to scale businesses here, and easier for them to succeed somewhere else.
Incremental fixes and modest investments have fallen short of what is needed to build a globally competitive life sciences ecosystem. Now is the time for a more ambitious approach.
The Board is working to help our world-class life sciences industry thrive on a global scale, driving of jobs, investment, and innovation in our region. By connecting leaders across government, industry, and academia, we’re advancing solutions that will support companies at every stage of their growth journey.
Fueling Life Sciences Growth: Toronto’s Capital Ecosystem
8:00 - 10:15 AM
Life Science Resources
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Ontario’s life sciences sector is already a major driver of economic growth. With more than 3,500 companies, 88,000 skilled workers, and $15 billion in annual GDP, the foundation is strong.
MAY 2025
