What You’ll Learn:

• Innovation and Commercialization: Discover the latest innovations emerging from Toronto’s leading life sciences institutions and learn about how the commercialization process for life sciences innovations is being streamlined in the region.
• Supply and Demand: Discuss current dynamics and learn about how developers and investors are working to address the lack of supply in relation to demand.
• Funding and Investment: Gain insight into various funding sources, including venture capital, private equity and government grants and if there will be a continued trend of large investment after AstraZeneca’s C$820M investment into Canada. Learn about the current trends in life sciences investment in Toronto.
• Sustainability and Resilience: Learn about sustainable practices in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, and discover how these practices can enhance long-term viability and marketability.
• Collaborative Efforts: Dive into the impact of partnerships between academia, healthcare and industry on advancing life sciences.
• Support Systems: Learn about the role of incubators, accelerators and funding opportunities in nurturing life sciences startups.