Ontario Life Sciences Associations Partnering with Life Sciences Ontario

OAFT – Ontario Agri-Food Technologies – GUELPH

Established in 1997, Ontario Agri-Food Technologies (OAFT) is a non-profit organization comprised of members from grower associations, universities, industry and governments.

Located in Guelph, Ontario, the organization focuses on ensuring that Ontario producers have access to the latest technologies to compete globally and to develop new market opportunities, may of which are beyond food.

Many recent developments, such as the new technology for genetic manipulation of plants and animals, the emergence of specialty products, increased fossil fuel costs, contract manufacturing and growing, changes in the trade agreements and increased international competitiveness, are now changing the face of agriculture world-wide.

Although Ontario is well-positioned to take advantage of these changes to enhance its agri-food industry, our efforts must be coordinated for the collective economic and social well-being of the province and its citizens. We must move beyond traditional markets of food to new health products, industrial feedstock and fuels.
http://www.oaft.org

OCRI – Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation – OTTAWA

The Ottawa Centre for Research and Innovation (OCRI) is Ottawa’s leading member-based economic development corporation for fostering the advancement of the region’s globally competitive knowledge-based institutions and industries. OCRI delivers its economic development services through a unique partnership with the City of Ottawa, where the City and OCRI, through its members set the strategy and manage the programs that move Ottawa’s economy forward.
OCRI is a non-profit, partnership organization that operates on an annual budget that comes from a variety of sources including: municipal, federal and provincial government; membership fees; professional development programs; and private sector contributions.
http://www.ocri.ca

Stiller Centre – LONDON

The Stiller Centre for Technology Commercialization generates synergy by bringing together great minds in research, professional, medical, biotechnology and commercial sectors.

Located in The Research Park, we are adjacent to world class educational, medical and biotechnology research facilities: The University of Western Ontario, the London Health Sciences Centre, Robarts Research Institute, and Lawson Health Research Institute .  Being in London, Ontario Canada, we are at a situational advantage being within hours to the Windsor-Detroit, Michigan area as well as Toronto and Buffalo, New York.

The Stiller Centre facilities are designed for startup technology-based companies. We help to bring their innovation to the market place. We offer our tenants a range of business network services which include market research, mentoring and operations analysis by our hired Bio-MBA graduates.
http://www.stillercentre.com

 
ICAV - International Consortium of Anti-Virals – PETERBOROUGH  

The International Consortium on Anti-Virals (ICAV) was founded to discover and develop anti-viral therapies for neglected and emerging diseases and to ensure their accessibility to all those in need. ICAV is currently developing therapies for viral diseases such as avian influenza, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, Dengue fever, Lassa fever, yellow fever, chikungunya, hemorrhagic fevers such as Ebola and Marburg, and other infectious viral diseases.
http://www.icav-citav.ca

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre – HAMILTON

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre is an independent, not-for-profit organization that was created to be a world-class centre for horticultural science and innovation. In its capacity to enable and foster relationships with industry, academia and government, Vineland works to deliver premium product and production innovations. Vineland brings a global perspective to the Canadian horticulture industry and offers a broad range of lasting benefits to stakeholders both locally and internationally. Aligned with industry needs, Vineland’s research priorities and outcomes are focused on the growth of the entire horticulture industry.
http://www.vinelandresearch.com

 
Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Growers’ Association – SIMCOE

The Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers’ Association (OFVGA) is the umbrella organization for 28 commodity-based farm associations in the province.

The OFVGA serves as the official representative for the province's fruit and vegetable sector to national and international bodies. The organization takes a leadership role in lobbying issues to government, makes vital contributions to research and food safety, sssists in the co-ordination of activities for non-regulated crops, handles media inquiries, clears commodity grade specifications and inspection changes, and oversees container introductions and specifications.
http://www.ofvga.org

Canadian Animal Health Institute – GUELPH

CAHI is the trade association representing animal health companies that develop, manufacture and distribute animal health products.

CAHI is involved with new animal health products that are approved by Health Canada's Veterinary Drugs Directorate or Pest Management Regulatory Agency or alternately, the Canadian Centre for Veterinary Biologics or the Feeds Division of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA). These products include pharmaceuticals, animal pesticides, biologicals (vaccines) or feed additives. The animal health industry plays a vital role in animal agricultural production and the lives of our pets. Healthy animals make great companions, and produce a healthy food supply.
http://www.cahi-icsa.ca

Sustainable Chemistry Alliance – SARNIA

The SCA serves the emerging new industry in Canada. The alliance evolved from the former Ontario Chemistry Value Chain Initiative, which had been implementing a strategy designed to bridge the gap between biochemistry and synthetic chemistry. Our headquarters are located at the new Bioindustrial Innovation Centre at the Sarnia-Lambton Campus of the University of Western Ontario Research Park.
http://www.suschemalliance.ca

Rx&D – OTTAWA

Rx&D is the association of leading research-based pharmaceutical companies dedicated to improving the health of all Canadians through the discovery and development of new medicines and vaccines. Our community represents over 15,000 men and women working for 50 member companies and is responsible for generating 60,000 jobs across Canada. Our member companies come in all sizes and fund 27% of all health science research and development in Canada.
http://www.canadapharma.org

BIOTECanada – OTTAWA

BIOTECanada is dedicated to the sustainable commercial development of biotechnology innovation in Canada. It is the national industry-funded association with over 250 member companies representing the broad spectrum of biotech constituents including emerging and established firms in the health, industrial, and agricultural sectors, as well as academic and research institutions and other related organizations.
http://www.biotech.ca
 

YorkBiotech inc. – MARKHAM

As a Regional Innovation Centre (RIC) in Ontario, Canada, with a focus on advanced healthcare technologies innovation in York Region and the Greater Toronto Area, YORKbiotech serves as a gateway to relevant companies and resources, advances entrepreneurship, enhances commercialization, and increases investment. YorkBiotech is the preferred business development partner for regional entrepreneurs and organizations.
http://www.yorkbiotech.ca

Ontario Genomics Institute – TORONTO

The Ontario Genomics Institute (OGI) is a private, not-for-profit corporation focused on using world-class research to create strategic genomics resources and accelerate Ontario’s development of a globally-competitive life sciences sector.
http://www.ontariogenomics.ca

MaRS – TORONTO

MaRS is where science, technology and social entrepreneurs get the help they need. Where all kinds of people meet to spark new ideas. And where a global reputation for innovation is being earned, one success story at a time.
http://www.marsdd.com

BEC – Bioscience Education Canada – TORONTO

Bioscience Education Canada (BEC) is a national non-profit charitable organization with a mandate to improve the quality of bioscience education in Canadian schools and encourage more young Canadians to pursue studies and careers of Canada's growing bioeconomy. Our mission with our partners is to build a 'made in Canada' solution to the education of young people and to better inform the public about biotechnology.
http://www.bioscienceeducation.ca