The Stem Cell Network (SCN) is a Canadian non-profit that supports stem cell and regenerative medicine research, training the next generation of highly qualified personnel, and delivering outreach activities across Canada. SCN has become Canada's foremost research organization dedicated to enabling the translation of stem cell research into clinical applications, commercial products and public policy and has been supported by the Government of Canada, since inception in 2001. This strategic funding, valued at $118M has benefitted approximately 196 world-class research groups and 3,300 trainees from across Canada. Additionally, SCN has catalyzed 24 clinical trials, 21 start-up companies, incubated several international and Canadian research networks and organizations, and established the Ti