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“Part of our government’s plan to build Ontario is ensuring that companies, innovators and entrepreneurs have the support they need to advance next-generation health technologies,” said Vic Fedeli, Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade “The new Life Sciences Innovation Fund will foster more innovation and ensure Ontario continues to lead the pack in the life sciences sector now and for generations to come ” “Life sciences startups face distinct challenges in moving their innovations from the research lab into the marketplace The Life Sciences Innovation Fund will provide much needed support to de-risk early-stage opportunities and accelerate time to market,” adds Claudia Krywiak, President and CEO of the Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI)

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About the Ontario Centre of Innovation: The Ontario Centre of Innovation (OCI) brings industry, academic, and government partners together to invest in collaborative R&D, technology development, and commercialization opportunities that generate the highest return on innovation for Ontarians As an ecosystem connector, OCI initiates unparalleled partnership opportunities, develops and manages successful industry-academic collaborations, supports high-potential SMEs in commercializing ground-breaking research, and provides hands-on training and skills development opportunities for the next generation of highly skilled talent OCI drives economic growth and job creation through investments in the development, commercialization, and adoption of advanced technologies For more information: https://www oc-innovation ca Media Inquiries Alicia Pereira, Director of Communications, Ontario Centre of Innovation  apereira@oc-innovation ca

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