Appendix B Synapse Consortium and Partner Organizations

SynapSE ConSoRtiuM

Synapse is the formal regional cluster organization for the life sciences ecosystem in the greater Hamilton region. An initiative of Innovation Factory and its community partners, Synapse supports efforts and projects that magnify the impact of collective action across the cluster ecosystem and accelerating the commercialization of life science innovation.

Synapse strives to support all organizations that make up the Hamilton life science cluster, celebrating the strengths and successes of industry leaders and new start-ups, as well as promoting the region as an attractive place to live, work and invest.

Founded in 2016, the Consortium brings together leaders from across the region, including private- and public-sector organizations who saw opportunity for greater collaboration and coordination across the cluster. Synapse Consortium partners represents the bulk of life science research and economic activity in Hamilton.

https://synapseconsortium.com/

bay aREa HEaLtH tRuSt

At the intersection of health, life sciences and business, Bay Area Health Trust is an example of a successful partnership between hospitals and the for-profit private sector. Bay Area Health Trust is a Hamilton, Ontario based company that operates life science businesses and invests in growth-oriented opportunities.

• Stood up seven business entities providing critical services to customers in Hamilton and across Canada, including clinical trial logistics (Bay Area

Research Logistics), document management (Bay Area Records) and real estate (Bay Area Real Estate).

• Helping to commercialize a novel molecular transport medium for safe and effective COVID-19 sample testing that has been utilized across

Canada

https://bayareahealthtrust.com/

City of HaMiLton EConoMiC DEvELopMEnt

Life sciences industries in Hamilton are a significant part of the research and innovation landscape, supporting improved healthcare products and services as well as bioengineering and cellular research.

• Named one of Canada’s top ten places to invest

• Ranked second in Canada for youth to work by RBC’s Youthful Cities

Work Index Study

• Ranked as the second overall North American Mid-Sized city of the

Future by fDi Intelligence

https://investinhamilton.ca/industries/life-sciences/

HaMiLton CHaMbER of CoMMERCE

For 175 years, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has been facilitating connections and collective action to strengthen the economic engine of the City of Hamilton. The Chamber has harnessed the collective ambition of their thousands of members to play a leading role in Hamilton’s commercial success. They are an ambitious organization that strives to meet the various needs of their small business members.

• Collectively support 1,144 members in the Hamilton community

• Hosted 116 chamber events and meetings in 2020

• Held 54 Chamber TV and Virtual Forums for the Hamilton business community during COVID-19

https://www.hamiltonchamber.ca/

HaMiLton HEaLtH SCiEnCES

Hamilton Health Sciences a community of 15,000 staff, physicians, researchers, and volunteers that proudly serves southwestern Ontario. It is the most comprehensive hospital network in Ontario, and the only hospital in the province that cares for all ages, from pre-birth to end-oflife. As the largest employer in Hamilton, Hamilton Health Sciences plays a vital role in training the next generation of health professionals.

• Ranked as the number four research hospital in Canada in 2020 • Largest employer in the city of Hamilton • $5.7 million Canadian Institute of Health Research Grant awarded for

Sepsis research • Named to Forbes Canada’s best employers 2021

https://www.hamiltonhealthsciences.ca/

innovation faCtoRy

Innovation Factory is Hamilton’s catalyst for tech innovation. The factory provides entrepreneurs with business services, training, mentorship, and strategic connections to help bring disruptive technologies to market, increase revenues, attract investment, and create jobs. Since 2011, Innovation Factory has served as the regional innovation centre for the City of Hamilton, accelerating the growth of local companies.

• Met with over 2,200 unique companies and clients since inception

• Ventures have received $425+ million in funding across all industrial sectors

https://innovationfactory.ca/

MCMaStER innovation paRk

McMaster Innovation Park is where companies come to grow. It supports start-ups, business, research by offering a collaborative space to transform ideas from vision to commercial reality. The Park acts as a bridge between academia and industry by supporting researchers, offering accelerator and incubator programs, and connecting industry with major academic institutions such as McMaster University.

• Constructing over 2.8 million square feet of custom, scalable office and wet lab space

• Will house 5,000 employees at full build-out

https://mcmasterinnovationpark.ca/

MCMaStER univERSity

One of only four Canadian Universities consistently ranked in the world’s top 100, McMaster has a proud tradition of academic and research excellence. McMaster University collaborates across disciplines to solve some of the world’s toughest challenges, working together to improve people’s lives and contributing to their global knowledge base.

• Named Canada’s most research-intensive university for fourth straight year in 2020 • Ranked in the world’s top 70 by the Times Higher Education World

University Rankings in 2021 • Home to over 70 research centres and institutes • Named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s top employers for five consecutive years

https://www.mcmaster.ca/

MoHaWk CoLLEgE

Mohawk College ranks among the top 20 colleges in Canada for applied research, with a focus on electronic and mobile health solutions, additive manufacturing, and energy distribution. Recognized as a leader in health and technology education, Mohawk College is also one of the largest trainers of apprentices in Ontario.

• Named one of Canada’s greenest employers for eight consecutive years

• Named one of Hamilton-Niagara’s top employers for eight consecutive years 86% of graduates are working within six months of graduating

• Ranked as the number four research college in Canada in 2020

https://www.mohawkcollege.ca/

St. JoSEpH’S HEaLtHCaRE HaMiLton

St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton is committed to making a difference in people’s lives and creating a lasting future for the community through integrated health services and internationally recognized programs. Their threefold mission is to provide dynamic research, revolutionary methods in health sciences education, and the highest standard of clinical care in a spirit of compassion, innovation, and commitment.

• Named one of the Hamilton-Niagara’s top employers

• 99% of patients would recommend to family and friends

https://www.stjoes.ca/