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Learn about the new consortium partnership with Mohawk Medbuy to help life sciences innovators within the Hamilton-Halton region.
![Minister Vic Fedeli announcing the $40 million funding at the BIO conference](https://synapseconsortium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Ontario-news-post-320x184.jpg)
The Government of Ontario announces a $40 million investment in life sciences at the 2024 Bio International Convention.
![Two researchers from McMaster in a lab as a backdrop to the Title McMaster and Kapoose Creek Bio set sights on new fungi-derived medicines in new $2.2M drug discovery partnership](https://synapseconsortium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/iF-Website-News-Posts-Featured-Images-320x184.jpg)
Researchers at Kapoose Creek Bio partner with McMaster University to develop a new synthetic biology platform for fungi-derived medicines.
![The collaboration highlights a joint commitment to advancing the life sciences ecosystem across Hamilton and Ontario. Background image is a woman researcher adding a blue liquid to a microscope slide using a dropper.](https://synapseconsortium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Synapse-Consortium-Launchit-320x184.jpg)
The collaboration highlights a joint commitment to advancing the life sciences ecosystem across Hamilton and Ontario.
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May-2024
McMaster and University of Ottawa recieved funding from CBRF to expand Canada’s biomanufacturing industry for development of technology and theraputics.
![Success stories inspire the next generation of unicorn founders. Background image shows a diverse group of entrepreneurs celebrating business success in a bright office environment.](https://synapseconsortium.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/iF_Synapse_Fusion_FluidAI_story-320x184.jpg)
Blockbuster AstraZeneca-Fusion Pharmaceuticals announcement shows Hamilton’s life science innovation ecosystem is thriving.
![With support from the Government of Canada, Innovation Factory launches the Canadian Medtech Alliance (CAMEDA) program.](https://synapseconsortium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/CAMEDA-PR-320x184.jpg)
With support from the Government of Canada, Innovation Factory launches the Canadian Medtech Alliance (CAMEDA) program.
![The 2022 Synapse Cluster Report highlights another year of remarkable growth and groundbreaking achievements in the Hamilton life sciences ecosystem.](https://synapseconsortium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Synapse-Cluster-Report-320x184.jpg)
The 2022 Cluster Report summarizes the dynamic growth of the Hamilton life sciences ecosystem, highlighting the integration of organizations that contribute to its vibrant community.
![Innovation Factory announces an MOU with HaloHealth to deliver a collaborative medical assessment & physician advisory service to SOPHIE companies.](https://synapseconsortium.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/HaloHealth-PR-320x184.jpg)
Innovation Factory announces an MOU with HaloHealth to deliver a collaborative medical assessment & physician advisory service to SOPHIE companies.
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Altis Labs announces today that it is leading an international coalition focused on the development and implementation of digital twins in clinical trials.