Ontario Genomics
Ontario Genomics, formerly the Ontario Genomics Institute, is a not-for-profit organization that manages genomics research projects and platforms.[1]
| Type | Nonprofit organization |
|---|---|
| Founded | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Headquarters | MaRS Discovery District |
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Ontario Genomics acts as a catalyst for developing and applying genomic technologies across seven key sectors – agriculture, bioproducts, energy, forestry, health, mining, and water – to grow the province’s knowledge-based economy and create jobs and social benefits for all Ontarians.
History
Ontario Genomics is a not-for-profit intermediary organization funded by the Ontario government and the federal research funding agency Genome Canada.
Established in 2000, following a landmark decision by the Canadian Government to support the science of genomics, Ontario Genomics is the only entity focused solely on stimulating, enabling and nurturing genomics innovation in the province of Ontario.
Since its inception, OG has:
- Raised more than $1 billion for genomics research in Ontario and directly supported 7300 R&D jobs
- Secured over $375 M federal Genome Canada funds, $103 M provincial (Ministry of Research Innovation and Science) co-funding, and $180 M direct industry investments for Ontario genomics research programs.
- Sparked over 191 industry-driven R&D opportunities.
- Brought 16 genomics companies to the “investor-ready” stage and helped secure $197 M follow on funding–helping these companies create 289 private sector jobs and generate $56.3 M in revenue.