Ontario's Bioadvantage

The advantage of Ontario's bioeconomy is the province's diverse agri-food industry. From biocars to biofuels, Ontario's public and private researchers are unlocking new opportunities for industry, government and entrepreneurial producers and processors to develop innovative biobased products that address both environmental and economic opportunities in Ontario.

More Information

• Ontario's Bio Advantage. Local Source. Global Strength (brochure)
• Sector Profiles
  • Spotlight on Bioenergy
  • Spotlight on Biomaterials
  • Spotlight on Biochemicals
• Bioeconomy Research and Innovation... Ontario is home to outstanding research and educational institutions
• OMAFRA Bioeconomy Research Projects
• Programs for Ontario's Bioproducts Sector - Bioenergy, Biomaterials and Biochemicals
• Ontario's Bio Advantage at Work

OMAFRA Bioeconomy Staff (PDF - 1.65MB)

The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) supports its bioeconomy initiatives for the agricultural and agri-food sectors with an experienced, knowledgeable team of specialists. Let us help you learn more about Ontario's Bio Advantage and how you can take part.

OMAFRA's bioeconomy staff can help:

• grow your bioproducts company in Ontario
• find the latest biobased research
• provide technical advice related to agriculture-based bioproducts
• navigate government regulations
• connect you with industry, researchers and other stakeholders

Meet OMAFRA's Bioeconomy Specialists

Investment Attraction and Business Development

Bill Harvie
Investment Attraction Consultant
519-826-4405
Expertise:

• technical advice on how to grow your bioproducts company in Ontario, including accessing business incentive programs

Biomass Feedstock Production and Utilization
Mahendra Thimmanagari
Crop Bioproducts Specialist
519-826-4593
Expertise:

• technical advice on biomass feedstock and new industrial crops for bioproducts - bioenergy, biofuels, biomaterials and biochemicals
• link to researchers in applied research and commercialization projects related to crop bioproducts
• provide technology transfer and support to agri-food stakeholders

Agricultural Bioproducts and Bioenergy Innovation and Engineering
Jake DeBruyn, P. Eng.
New Technology Integration Engineer
519-826-4584
Expertise:

• support to agri-food and research stakeholders engaged in applied research and commercialization projects
• navigate through regulatory processes
• connect with other people working in the ministry on bioproducts

Bioeconomy and Industrial Use Research and Innovation
Elin Gwyn
Research Analyst
519-826-6120
Expertise:

• link to information on OMAFRA-funded bioproduct research currently underway or recently completed and to possible research funding sources
• connect to bioeconomy researchers across Ontario

OMAFRA's Bioeconomy Staff - here to help you get involved in Ontario's Bio Advantage.