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About us

At the intersection of health care, life sciences and business, Bay Area Health Trust is an example of a successful relationship between hospitals, post-secondary institutions and the for-profit private sector. Operating life science businesses with the goal of returning value to its beneficiaries, Hamilton Health Sciences, Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation and McMaster University, Bay Area Health Trust promotes entrepreneurship and invests in growth-oriented businesses to support patient care.

Program engagement

Bay Area Health Trust

Leadership

Peter Kalra

President & CEO

John Hands

Director, Business Development Office

Kaitlin Guarasci

Business Unit Director

Status

In Market

Sector

Subsector

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i.d.e.a. Fund Applications Open

Applications are now open for i.d.e.a. Fund Cohort 4

Are you developing and/or redesigning new green products, services, processes, and technologies that reduce environmental impact?

The i.d.e.a.™ Fund program focuses on supporting a more sustainable economy while fostering an inclusive and equitable growth in southern Ontario. Find out if you’re eligible to access up to $20,000 in matching seed funding and 30 hours of expert mentorship.

Applications are open from June 16 to July 7, 2025.