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National Post
29-05-2025
- Business
- National Post
BIOQuébec and Life Sciences British Columbia Announce Strategic Collaboration to Strengthen Canada's Life Sciences Sector
Article content LAVAL, Québec, & VANCOUVER, British Columbia — BIOQuébec and Life Sciences British Columbia (LSBC) are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a strategic collaboration between the two organizations. This partnership aims to strengthen ties between Quebec and British Columbia's thriving life sciences sectors and foster innovation, investment, and national growth. Article content Article content The MOU builds on existing collaboration efforts and establishes a framework for future joint initiatives that will benefit members of both organizations. By leveraging shared expertise and facilitating the exchange of resources, and networks, the agreement opens new opportunities in research, product development, commercialization. By fostering greater cooperation between Quebec and British Columbia, this collaboration strengthens Canada's position as a global leader in life sciences. The MOU will help accelerate the development of innovative technologies and solutions that will drive the growth of the life sciences sector and address key healthcare needs. Article content 'Canada's ability to compete on the global stage in life sciences depends on strong, strategic collaboration across provinces. This MOU reflects a shared commitment to building a more connected life sciences ecosystem. One that fosters innovation, supports economic development, and helps advance our shared healthcare priorities,' said Wendy Hurlburt, President and CEO of Life Sciences BC. Article content 'This partnership comes at a time when it is more important than ever to reinforce the ties that already exist within Canada's life sciences ecosystem. Our members, who are often active across the country, expect the industry associations that represent them to lead by example and work together to maximize the impact of these collaborations. By combining the strengths of Quebec and British Columbia, we are building a stronger foundation for innovation and growth in life sciences across Canada,' said Benoît Larose, CEO of BIOQuébec. Key Benefits for Association Members: Article content Priority access to high-impact events featuring thought leadership, sector-specific insights, and strategic partnering Exclusive member discounts for all co-hosted and affiliated events Enhanced networking and business development pipelines through joint initiatives. Article content About BIOQuébec Article content BIOQuébec is a non-profit association entirely funded by its members. It represents more than 280 companies and organizations active in Quebec's life sciences and health technologies industry. BIOQuébec serves as the industry's voice, fosters networking and economic development, and acts as a bridge between the private sector and key stakeholders. Article content Life Sciences BC (LSBC) is a not-for-profit sector association that works to advance British Columbia's life sciences community through numerous local, national, and international initiatives. We nurture economic development in the province through leadership, facilitation of investment, partnering, government collaboration, and promotion of our world-class life sciences sector. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Associated Press
31-01-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Life Sciences BC Receives Over $1.1 Million to Catalyze the Growth of BC-based Life Sciences Companies
VANCOUVER, British Columbia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan 31, 2025-- Life Sciences BC (LSBC), a non-government, not-for-profit organization that works to advance British Columbia's (B.C.'s) life sciences sector, announces approval to receive over $1.1 million over three years in funding from PacifiCan to deliver on its Life Sciences Growth Catalyst Project. This project focuses on enabling B.C. life sciences companies with networks, opportunities, skills, and knowledge to scale in Canada and beyond. The funding is through PacifiCan's Business Acceleration Pilot (BizAP). LSBC, through the project, will support the expansion of B.C. high-growth life sciences companies and make a meaningful impact on the sector. The program is designed to foster regional economic development — job creation, revenue growth, and capital attraction. The funding will also be used to expand LSBC's annual Invest in BC conference, which attracts over 100 global investors to the province and facilitates over 450 partnering and investor meetings for B.C.'s small and medium enterprises. 'We're thrilled to partner with PacifiCan to deliver on this exciting project that will bring high-quality jobs, economic development, and ultimately patient impact to the province,' said Wendy Hurlburt, LSBC President & CEO. 'Supporting B.C. companies to become competitive will elevate our sector, strengthening B.C.'s position as a global life sciences leader.' 'Through tailored programs like the Business Acceleration Pilot, PacifiCan is serving the unique needs of British Columbian entrepreneurs so that they can turn their ambition into reality,' said the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan). 'By partnering with organizations such as Life Sciences BC, PacifiCan is helping B.C. businesses grow here at home and compete on a global stage.' LSBC has put together an advisory council of life sciences leaders to provide strategic direction and help select companies to participate in this initiative, ensuring LSBC continues to meet sector needs. About Life Sciences British Columbia Life Sciences BC (LSBC) is a not-for-profit, non-government sector association that works to advance British Columbia's life sciences community through numerous local, national, and international initiatives. We nurture economic development in the province through leadership; facilitation of investment and partnering; government collaboration; and promotion of our world-class life sciences sector. Life Sciences BC (LSBC) is a not-for-profit, non-government sector association that works to advance British Columbia's life sciences community through numerous local, national, and international initiatives. We nurture economic development in the province through leadership; facilitation of investment and partnering; government collaboration; and promotion of our world-class life sciences sector. Marketing & Communications Manager SOURCE: Life Sciences BC (LSBC) Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 01/31/2025 03:00 PM/DISC: 01/31/2025 03:00 PM
