London, Canada is a hub for the life sciences industry due to its skilled workforce, research and education assets, and strategic location. It has over 21,000 people employed in healthcare and 2000 researchers. The city is home to the University of Western Ontario and Fanshawe College which provide educated graduates and continuing education. It also has many major research institutes such as CSTAR, Lawson Health Research Institute, and Robarts Research Institute. Companies are attracted to London for its world-class research, highly educated workforce, access to research facilities and patients, low business costs, and government support programs.
2. The London Advantage Location Skilled workers Infrastructure Research/education assets Industrial strength The LEDC
3. London Quick Facts 10th largest city in Canada 470,000 (CMA) 352,000 (city proper) Ranked Top 5 North American Small Cities of the Future Quality of Life Regional centre for healthcare delivery Southwestern Ontario Pop. 1.5 Million Home to 19 teaching hospitals and research institutes More than 21,000 employed in Health Care including 2000 researchers
4. Skilled Workforce The University of Western Ontario 32,000 undergraduate students 3,300 graduate students Professional Programs Faculty of Engineering Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry Computer Science Ivey Business School Health Stream WORLDiscoveries Tech Transfer and Commercialization Services
20. Life Sciences London, Canada Bart Sullivan Director, Business Development Life Sciences London Economic Development Corporation (LEDC) Tel. 1-800-327-2428 bsullivan@ledc.com
