As humanity continues to struggle with pressing global challenges – from climate change to food insecurity to acute and chronic diseases – more and more hope is put on the promise of science to deliver sustainable and game-changing solutions. Fortunately, the rapid pace of innovation enables the commercialization of vital technologies from the lab benches to the hands of consumers at unprecedented speeds. Today, Ontario is perfectly positioned to be a leader in what is now called the global bio-revolution.

We invite you to discover the key to Ontario’s innovation economy in our 2022-2023 Annual Report, where we explore our theme “Made in Ontario: Unlocked for the World.” This year, we showcase the transformative power of Ontario’s breakthroughs that echo worldwide. Our commitment to excellence continues to unlock new avenues of growth, fostering a thriving and sustainable economy that transcends borders.

Over the last year, Ontario Genomics has worked hard to maintain Ontario’s competitive edge by investing in and nurturing critical projects and initiatives across sectors. In addition to maintaining an over $391M active projects portfolio, Ontario Genomics raised over $27.8M in new funding and secured over $26.1M in follow-on funding. The economic impact of this work includes hundreds of new or retained jobs in the many corners of the province. But our commitment to growing Ontario’s economy goes beyond statistics.

Economic growth and sustainability are a generational endeavour that require strategic foresight to meet the growing workforce demands of an innovation-driven economy.

That’s why Ontario Genomics is driven to develop and retain Ontario’s brightest talent – our province’s greatest asset. Our strategic approach to talent development is harnessed at various career and company growth stages. Over the last year, we committed to making the study of genomics and its applicable career paths accessible in high schools, colleges, and universities while nurturing entrepreneurial and start-up development through our BioCreate Program. We upped our game with transformative collaborations in cellular agriculture and waste upcycling to foster a future where innovation thrives, challenges are met, and sustainable solutions flourish. Together, we are penning a remarkable narrative of positive change, ushering in a new era of prosperity, sustainability, and human ingenuity.

We know the real “key” to our shared success are the people who dedicate themselves to impacting scientific advancements and critical technology development for a better world. With this key, we can collectively unlock unprecedented insights, propel advances across industries and forge a path to a limitless future.

Join us as we reflect on a year of ground-breaking achievements and look ahead to the boundless doors our innovative aspirations can unlock.