With a population one-tenth the size of the US, Canada often sits in the shadow of its neighbour to the south. But when it comes to the quality of its life sciences research and biotech innovation, it stands shoulder-to-shoulder to the US. Life sciences stakeholders have been slowly taking more notice.
Will AI Expertise Push Canada Forward As A Biopharma Hub?
In Canada, an impressive roster of machine learning companies and institutions highlights the research being conducted there. However, a paucity of VC funding and few experienced C-suite leaders has stunted the commercialization of great ideas.

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