Located in the heart of Toronto’s life science ecosystem at MaRS Centre, BioLabs Toronto is surrounded by one of the world’s largest urban innovation hubs. Medical research, biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals – life sciences converge in the Ontario provincial capital city to transform human and global health.

 

Through our partnership with one of the world’s leading research institutions, The University of Toronto, BioLabs is bringing its global impact to Canada to complement the already existing vibrant life science ecosystem currently employing over 30,000 professionals and contributing more than $3.5 billion to the local economy.  The University of Toronto is an innovation powerhouse where the goal of improving human health isn’t just an idea, it’s a reality. University of Toronto entrepreneurs have launched over 500 companies and raised over $1.5B in investment – not to mention being the birthplace of insulin, a pioneer in stem cell research, developing the first artificial cardiac pacemaker, and performing some of the first successful nerve and lung transplants.  With over 13 accelerators, University of Toronto takes action on advancing startups to impact.

 

Be inspired by the region’s Discovery District, enjoy the city’s green spaces, be active on Lake Ontario, and kickstart your startup milestones in all the diversity Toronto has to offer.