MEDTECH
Page Last Updated: 2023
Sector Overview.
To strengthen our Life Sciences Community, the City has developed a Life Sciences Cluster Strategy and Action Plan, which is focused on establishing the City of Mississauga as the premier Canadian destination for the commercialization of life sciences products.
The City of Mississauga’s role is to act as a connector and facilitate interactions that will drive advancements that support the growth of the sector. Mississauga is home to exceptional companies that produce a variety of products for a global clientele from artificial heart valves, diagnostic instruments and test kits, hospital equipment and more.
A Proven Destination
Mississauga is the second largest Medtech sector in Canada (second only to Toronto).
Specialized Medtech Companies
Over 41 specialized Medtech companies including PointClickCare, Baylis Medical Technologies and Boston Scientific
Access to Large Talent Pool
5.1 million people within the Toronto Region. 28% of people with a post-secondary education specialize in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM).
Medtech Manufacturing
Mississauga is a leading medtech manufacturing hub, with companies like Baylis Medical Technologies, Boston Scientific, Myant, and GE Healthcare driving advancements in surgical devices, cardiac care, and diagnostic technologies
Market Impact
$2.7 billion or 6.3% of Mississauga’s real GDP are accounted for by Life Sciences businesses
Talent Pipeline
The University of Toronto Mississauga offers specialized grad programs in biotechnology and medical technology
Business Community.
Discover our growing business community. Filter through hundreds of life sciences businesses and set parameters based on your interests.
140+
Businesses
5,500+
Employees
Notable Companies.
Mississauga is the second largest Medtech sector in Canada (by businesses). These companies contribute to our growing Medtech sector and we’re proud that they call Mississauga home.
Full Medtech Company List in Mississauga
| Abbott Laboratories | Excelitas Technologies Inc. | Metrohm Canada Inc. |
| Agilent Technologies Canada Inc. | FEMCARE CANADA | Mettler Toledo Inc/ Rainin |
| Alcon Canada Inc. | Ferno Canada Inc. | Motion Specialties Mississauga |
| Ascensia Diabetes Care / Contour | Festo Inc | Myndtec Inc. |
| Auto Control Medical | Fiber Tech Canada E R Inc. | Nova Biomedical Canada Ltd. |
| B C L X-Ray Canada Inc. | First Choice Health Care Inc. | Pall Corporation |
| B D Canada | Future Mobility Healthcare Inc. | Parkview Medical Services |
| B. Braun of Canada Ltd. | Gamble Technologies Ltd. | Patterson Dental |
| Barrie Communications Equipment Ltd. | GE Healthcare | Pentax Medical |
| Baxter Canada Corporation | General Electric Canada | Phonak Canada |
| Baylis Medical Company | Getinge Group | Primed Instruments Inc. |
| Beckman Coulter Canada Inc. | Grifols Canada Ltd. | Profound Medical |
| Bellco | Hill-Rom Canada | Questron Technology Group |
| Biointegral Surgical Inc. | Horizon Medical Services Ltd. | R M F Design & Manufacturing Inc. |
| Biomed | Image Monitoring | Rapid Self Test |
| Bio-Rad Laboratories Canada Ltd. | InfuSystem Canada/First Biomedical | Renishaw (Canada) Ltd. |
| Burgener Research Inc. | Instrumed Surgical | Rimon Therapeutics Ltd. |
| C C E Medical Equipment | Invacare Canada LP | S C P Science Ltd. |
| Canadian Home Healthcare Inc. | J.W. Westman Inc. | Sinclair Dental |
| Candent Ltd. | JAMM Technologies | Smith & Nephew Inc. |
| CAPSA Healthcare | Joerns Health Care Canada Inc. | Spacelabs Healthcare |
| Cardiogenics Inc. | Karl Storz Endoscopy Canada Ltd. | Spectra Research Corp |
| Carts Plus Healthcare Products Ltd | KCI Medical Canada Inc. | Stago Canada Ltd |
| CellAegis Devices Inc | KRINS Life Sciences Inc. | Starkey Labs Canada Ltd. |
| Centurion Systems Inc. | Kuka Robotics Canada | Stealth Medical |
| Chief Medical Supplies Ltd. | Laborie Medical Technologies Inc. | Steripro Ltd Partnership |
| Christie Innomed Inc. | Leco Instruments U L C | Steris Canada |
| ConMed Linvatec Canada | Lumasonix | Swisslog Healhcare |
| Contex International Technology (Canada) Inc. | M U I Scientific | Syneron Canada Corp |
| Covalon Technologies Ltd. | Mantha Med Inc. | Sysmex Canada Inc. |
| D J O Canada Inc. | Maple Lab Systems Inc. | Takara Company Canada Ltd. |
| Dainolite Ltd. | Maple Leaf Health Care | Techlem Medical Corporation |
| Dentsleeve International Ltd. | Maple Leaf Wheelchair Mfg. Inc. | Tone a Matic International Incorp. |
| Diamed Lab Supplies Inc. | Measurement and Technology Company Ltd. | Trexo Robotics |
| Draeger Medical CanadaInc. | Medelco | Tribe Medical Group |
| Drager | Medical & Safety Supplies | Trillium Meditec Inc. |
| Draytek International Inc. | Medical Equipment Distribution Ltd. | V W R International |
| Edward Life Sciences Canada Inc. | Medical Mart Supplies Ltd. | VitalAire Canada Inc. |
| Electro-Medical Instrument Co. | Medicalsystems | Waters Ltd. |
| Engineering CPR | Medic-Asset Management Inc | Xtron Imaging Inc. |
| Eppendorf Canada Limited | Mediclave | Zimmer Biomet |
| Euroimmun | Medics Mobility Inc. | Zolar Technology & Mfg Co. Inc. |
| Medx Health Corp | Zoll Medical Canada Inc. |
Commercializing New Technologies
Mississauga offers a strong and connected ecosystem that supports the growth of Medtech companies, including Trillium Health Partners that leads the CAN Health Network.
The CAN Health Network works with high-growth Canadian SMEs to pilot and commercialize new technologies, while providing a dedicated market for participating health care providers to procure leading-edge health care solutions.
PointClickCare, a Mississauga-based business that creates innovative cloud-based technology, has been able to partner with regional health care organizations to create a system for seamless coordination of patient records between hospitals and long-term care homes. This Canadian innovation makes it easier for seniors and their families to get the health care they deserve, which is especially important during the COVID-19 pandemic
CAN Health Network.
Resources & Tools.
Explore the following resources available including sector profiles, support programs, incentives and more.
Hear what others are saying.
Hear it from the source. Our city continues to be a prime location for Medtech companies and our businesses agree.
JACKIE O'CONNOR
LIFE SCIENCES BUSINESS CONSULTANT
- 905-615-3200 ext. 4406
- jackie.oconnor@mississauga.ca
We assist Medtech companies like yours in the following areas:
We connect your business to companies to support your supply chains needs. We provide introductions to industry organizations and networking opportunities so your business can find clients that are looking for your products and services.
Your voice is important and that is why we established sector councils for our key sectors (life sciences & advanced manufacturing). This group of local industry leaders serve as ambassadors and advisors for the City of Mississauga. Their collective voice that represents a common vision for the sector and provides input on our path forward.
Building a sustainable workforce for our businesses is critical to their success and to maintaining our Region’s global competitiveness. Our office leads from the front by connecting key stakeholders to discuss and advocate for solutions including the development of new programs and co-operative education opportunities to address workforce development challenges.
Are you announcing the opening of a new facility? Do you have an event that you would like to promote? Let us help you spread the word through our social media channels, website and more formal announcements
Do you have a problem you need help solving? We can help! Whether you are having trouble navigating the municipal building permit process or need to discuss transit-related items, our office is your one-stop shop to help resolve outstanding city-related or other matters.
We offer guidance and support related to relevant government funding and programs available to help businesses establish and grow.
We Can Help.
Contact us today so we can learn more about your business and how our office can provide assistance.
All the right ingredients for success.
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