Applications Now Open for the Life Sciences Scale Up Program & Ontario Wet Labs Program

The Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade is now accepting applications for the Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund (LSSUF) and Ontario Wet Labs Program (OWLP). First announced in Fall 2024, the two programs mark an important milestone in the next phase of our government’s Life Sciences Strategy. Applications for both programs will be accepted until March 3^rd, 2025.

Building on the success of the government’s $146 million life science strategy, Taking Life Sciences to the Next Level, these two programs will ensure that Ontario remains a premier destination for life sciences advancements and business partnerships.

The $24 million Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund will help small-to-medium sized enterprises expand their manufacturing capacity and seize new procurement opportunities both within Ontario and across international markets.

The $15 million Ontario Wet Labs Program will address critical infrastructure challenges by improving access to specialized laboratory space that will accelerate the commercialization and adoption of Ontario-made health solutions.

We encourage you to share this information with health and life sciences stakeholders in your community and support them with applications as needed. To learn more about Ontario’s Life Sciences Strategy, these new programs, and how to submit an application, please visit: Life Sciences Scale-Up Fund and Ontario Wet Labs Program.