Synapse's partners, Hamilton's strength
Representing 49,000+ employees and almost $700 million in research spending, these institutions united in 2016 with a shared vision to form the Synapse Life Science Consortium—a partnership dedicated to fostering collaboration and advancing the commercialization of tomorrow’s life science innovations.
Each year, our academic, hospital, and industry partners engage in impactful collaborations with hundreds of diverse life science companies, ranging from early-stage start-ups to global enterprises. This vibrant ecosystem offers unparalleled opportunities for mutual growth, accelerated breakthroughs, and shared success.
Connect with us to engage with an ecosystem committed to advancing health innovation!
Our Partners
Bay Area Health Trust
Bay Area Health Trust, a Hamilton-based company, operates and invests in life science businesses, providing critical services across Canada and supporting the commercialization of innovative health solutions.
City Of Hamilton Economic Development
The City of Hamilton’s Economic Development Office supports business growth, relocation, and retention by providing site selection, research, and personalized assistance to drive economic expansion and job creation.
Hamilton Chamber of Commerce
For 175 years, the Hamilton Chamber of Commerce has driven economic growth by connecting and advocating for its members, supporting small businesses and fostering commercial success in Hamilton.
Hamilton Health Sciences
Hamilton Health Sciences, Ontario’s most comprehensive hospital network and Hamilton’s largest employer, serves all ages, leads cutting-edge research, and trains future health professionals while ranking among Canada’s top 10 research hospitals.
Innovation Factory
Innovation Factory is Hamilton’s hub for tech innovation, providing entrepreneurs with mentorship, training, and strategic connections to scale businesses, attract investment, and bring disruptive technologies to market.
Launchit Solutions
Launchit Solutions is a healthcare-focused venture studio that accelerates innovation by combining funding, entrepreneurship, and shared business services to enhance success and reduce costs.
McMaster Innovation Park
McMaster Innovation Park fosters business growth by bridging academia and industry, providing startups and researchers with collaborative space, accelerator programs, and scalable lab and office facilities.
McMaster University
McMaster University, one of Canada’s top research-intensive institutions, is globally ranked in the top 100 and drives innovation through interdisciplinary collaboration and over 70 research centers.
Mohawk College
Mohawk College, a top research institution in Canada, excels in health and technology education, applied research, and apprenticeship training while being recognized as a leader in sustainability and employment outcomes.
St. Joseph's Healthcare Research Institute
The Research Institute of St. Joe’s Hamilton drives innovation in healthcare through pioneering research in mental health, respirology, nephrology, and genitourinary care, enhancing patient outcomes locally and globally.
