Hospital for Sick Children

The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) is a large, hospital-based pediatric research institute and academic health sciences centre in Toronto, combining specialized clinical care with research and training. Its integrated clinical environment, Peter Gilgan Centre for Research and Learning, and core facilities support translation from discovery to patient care. Affiliated with the University of Toronto and located in Toronto’s Discovery District, SickKids connects researchers with neighboring hospitals, research institutes, incubators, investors, and corporate partners. Research draws on public and philanthropic funding, including the Canadian Institutes of Health Research, Canada Foundation for Innovation, Genome Canada, and the National Institutes of Health, while Industry Partnerships & Commercialization supports agreements, intellectual property, licensing, and startup formation.