Biotech & Life Sciences
The Waterloo Region is well-positioned to experience further growth of the life sciences sector. The sector has recorded significant local investment in recent years (biotechnology, medical, environmental sciences). New medical and biological technologies research institutes have been established. The competitive advantage for the sector in the Waterloo Region is close proximity to the U.S. market, the presence of leading-edge research facilities, an educated local workforce, and generous R&D tax credits.
The Stakeholders
Areas of strength include: bioinformatics, bio-products, health informatics, informatics applications, pharmaceutical and medical applications, alternative clean energy and fuels, agricultural biotechnology, physical engineering and pure research. Waterloo Region is also home to the Regional Innovation Network for Public Health, located in the Waterloo Research + Technology Park. Region is home to the Guelph-Waterloo Biotechnology Cluster, a consortium comprising government, academic and industry.
The Stakeholders
Areas of strength include: bioinformatics, bio-products, health informatics, informatics applications, pharmaceutical and medical applications, alternative clean energy and fuels, agricultural biotechnology, physical engineering and pure research. Waterloo Region is also home to the Regional Innovation Network for Public Health, located in the Waterloo Research + Technology Park. Region is home to the Guelph-Waterloo Biotechnology Cluster, a consortium comprising government, academic and industry.