Simcoe County’s growing Life Sciences sector is supported by the region’s two post-secondary institutions that provide faculty research support and in-depth assistance for applied research and commercialization projects, including materials testing, professional advice, and financial/human resources support.
BROCHURE DOWNLOADSTATISTICS HIGHLIGHTS
Research & Development
Harness the power of R&D partnerships with our leading institutions.
51%
of Canada’s life sciences R&D spending occurs in Ontario
55,000
STEM graduates per year in Ontario
Access to Markets
Located just north of the Greater Toronto Area, our location is unbeatable.
130M
People within a one-day drive
5
Provincial Highways facilitating transport
Labour
Force
Our life sciences talent is a difference maker with global potential.
15%
of the regional labour force works in health care
390,000+
People in the regional
labour force