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 Implementing Markham 2020 |
ICT/Life Science Convergence
The convergence sector is defined as those companies that utilize high technology applications or software to support medical or life sciences, whereby the technology is used as an enabler to improve products and services in the life sciences sector or healthcare industry.
Objective: Markham regarded as one of the "Top 3 Locations in Canada" for ICT/Life Science businesses
| MARKHAM'S ACTIONS |
| Build a strong, localized case for bioinformatics investment |
| Target the emerging biomarkers sector |
| Create a youth-driven entrepreneurship facility focusing on intelligent devices, health technologies and on the software elements of ICT/Life Science |
| Provide high levels of specialized support to Small and Medium-size Enterprises, including a targeted Business Retention and Expansion program |
| Develop stronger linkages with York University and Seneca College to keep abreast of their ongoing research and identify opportunities for commercialization |
| Establish and keep expanding the National Centre for Medical Device Development |
| Support venture capital development |
Industry Categories
List of industry categories ( 22k/2p) within the Convergence of Information and Communications Technologies and Life Sciences sector located in Markham.
Four Key Sectors
 ICT/Life Science Convergence
Information, Entertainment and Cultural Industries
Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
Finance and Insurance
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