{"id":135,"date":"2022-11-09T17:52:05","date_gmt":"2022-11-09T17:52:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/?page_id=135"},"modified":"2023-06-21T17:36:05","modified_gmt":"2023-06-21T17:36:05","slug":"life-sciences","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/edo.simcoe.ca\/sectors\/life-sciences\/","title":{"rendered":"Life Sciences"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Life Sciences sector is poised for growth<\/h3>\r\n

Built on a well-established medtech cluster including medical devices and equipment, research & medical laboratories, and digital health solutions, Simcoe County\u2019s robust Life Sciences sector is growing quickly .<\/p>\n<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Manager, Economic Development<\/p>\r\n

Phone: 705-726-9300 ext.1529<\/a><\/p> CONTACT<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Simcoe County\u2019s growing Life Sciences sector is supported by the region\u2019s 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.<\/p>\r\n BROCHURE DOWNLOAD \"Yellow<\/a>\r\n \r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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STATISTICS HIGHLIGHTS<\/h3>\r\n \r\n
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Research & Development<\/h4>\r\n

Harness the power of R&D partnerships with our leading institutions.<\/p>\r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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51%<\/h5>\r\n

of Canada\u2019s life sciences R&D spending occurs in Ontario<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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STEM graduates per year in Ontario<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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Access to Markets<\/h4>\r\n

Located just north of the Greater Toronto Area, our location is unbeatable. <\/p>\r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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Labour Force<\/h4>\r\n

Our life sciences talent is a difference maker with global potential.<\/p>\r\n <\/span><\/span><\/span>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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15%<\/h5>\r\n

of the regional labour force works in health care<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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390,000+<\/h5>\r\n

People in the regional\r\nlabour force<\/p>\r\n\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n\n\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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STRATEGIC LOCATION<\/h3>

Ideally situated just north of the Greater Toronto Area, Simcoe County’s strong transportation network makes it a great place to do business. Major highways facilitate transportation to Canadian, US and international markets and over 130 million people are within a one-day drive.<\/p> VIEW MAP<\/a> <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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\u201cOur quality and reliability are second to none and that\u2019s because we have access to tremendous talent in Simcoe County.\u201d<\/p>\r\n David Yeaman<\/span>\r\n

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Contact us<\/h4>\r\n

Let us tell you how Simcoe County, Orillia \r\nand Barrie will benefit your business.<\/p>\r\n

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