Sector Profile
Brampton is Located in North America’s 3rd Largest Biotechnology Cluster.
There has been a 50% growth in employment in the Health and Life Sciences sector since 2005.
The city also offers access to a community research hospital, clinical trials with a diverse population, a supportive local government, and a rich pool of youth and talent.
Leading manufacturer and supplier of high-quality prescription and over-the-counter pharmaceutical products. With a major facility in Brampton, the company plays a key role in Canada’s life sciences sector, supporting global healthcare with innovative and affordable medicines.
Location: 130 East Dr, Brampton, Ontario
As a global leader in healthcare technology, Medtronic employs over 1,100 individuals nationwide, with a substantial number based in Brampton.
Location: 99 Hereford St, Brampton, Ontario
This company is a leading Canadian health and wellness solutions provider with over 50 years of history. The company operates more than 170 Laboratory and Health Services Centres and seven laboratories across Canada, employing over 3,000 individuals.
Location: 115 Midair Ct, Brampton, Ontario
This company plays a pivotal role in Brampton’s economic development through its comprehensive healthcare services and local operations. The Brampton Plasma Donor Centre is a key facility where CBS collects plasma donations essential for producing life-saving medications.
This company is a global leader in medical technology that supports the local economy through both job creation and advanced medical device manufacturing. In 2021, the company’s Brampton site contributed to the city’s record-setting $350 million in industrial growth, creating 45 new jobs and bolstering the region’s expertise in healthcare innovation.
Location: 2 Paget Rd Unit-2, Brampton, Ontario
Boston Scientific is a global leader in medical device manufacturing, and it has significantly bolstered Brampton’s economic landscape. The company’s facility at 2 Paget Road serves as a key distribution center, enhancing the city’s role in the medical technology sector.
We are very excited by our decision to locate our new Canadian hybrid collaboration head office and national product replenishment centre to Brampton, one of the fastest growing and most innovation-friendly cities in Canada. We look forward to drawing on the diverse talent pool within the Brampton Innovation Zone to do our important work of serving Canadian health care provider heroes and enabling improved health outcomes for Canadian patients.
Health and Life Sciences Initiatives
Medtech Task Force
The goal of the MedTech Task Force is to advance medical innovation in Brampton, including Council’s priority for establishing post-secondary medical education and institutional uses benefitting Brampton residents and businesses.
This Task Force will help
First MedTech Task Force Meeting In 2023
The Invest Brampton staff, TMU staff, Deputy Mayor Harkirat Singh, Councillors Rod Power, and Pat Fortini. Along with members of the Med Tech Task Force, including Taro Pharmaceuticals, Boston Scientific, and William Osler Health System touring the new medical school site.
A Federal government agency working with farmers and food producers to support the growth and development of a competitive, innovative and sustainable Canadian agriculture and agri-food sector.
Provides a forum for members to exchange information, experiences and promote the understanding, development and practice of managing information and data as a key enterprise asset.
Provides assistance to enhance Canada’s innovation performance and investment and be efficient and competitive within the marketplace.
LSO is a member-driven organization representing over 400 life science companies and organizations across Ontario.
Works with an network of partners to help entrepreneurs launch and grow innovative technology companies. MaRS also offers high-growth fintech and commerce start-ups the most comprehensive set of resources in Canada.
MEDEC represents Canada’s medical technology companies around the world.
Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade provides programs to attract and retain business and economic development in the province of Ontario, through research and development funding, business advisory services, start-up programs for youth and skills development.
Supports the development of an integrated life sciences and technology sector in Ontario.
OCE works in collaboration with Innovation Networks to connect Ontario-based industry to research expertise in Ontario to directly support the growth and development of ICT entrepreneurs and start-ups.
Centre RIC Centre provides services to technology start-ups through a comprehensive range of services, including training incubation facilities and networking.
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