Life Sciences &
Health Tech

Some of the best leaders, researchers, investors, and companies in the life sciences and healthcare technologies sector are in York Region.

Dive Into The Life Sciences & Health Tech Ecosystem

300+ Life Sciences Companies

A Growing Sector
in York Region

4 World-Class
Hospitals

Including Canada's First
'Smart Hospital'

MedTech Hardware
Lab & Incubator

ventureLab's Hardware Catalyst Initiative Supports Startups

56-Acre Life Sciences Business Park

Under Development
in the Town of Georgina

17,000+ Life Sciences Graduate Students

Annually in the
Greater Toronto Area

Vaughan Healthcare Centre Precinct

Hospital-Anchored Greenfield Site for Health Research & Commercialization

York University Medical School Opening in 2028

Focused on Training
Primary Care Doctors

Life Sciences Leaders Are Here

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Life Sciences & Health Tech News

Amico production

Amico: Engineering better care from Richmond Hill to the world

Walk into a modern hospital and you’ll likely see Amico’s work, helping make patient care safer, more flexible, and more human.

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Wendy Yuan

Zinca builds AI-powered solutions for overlooked health needs in Markham

Olympus Canada ultrasound technician

Olympus Canada: patient-focused medtech innovation, powered from Richmond Hill

Piramal Pharma

Ontario scaling up innovation in life sciences sector; Aurora-based Piramal Healthcare receives $1.7 million

Ontario DCC Announcement in Markham

Markham manufacturer highlights AI, automation push as Ontario expands $5M digital business funding. Here’s how companies can apply

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