Digital health technology opens the door for accurate and accessible care to reach the most vulnerable populations. As health technologies evolve, they present unprecedented challenges and opportunities to improve patient care and individual health outcomes. From AI-powered medical devices and diagnostics to technologies accessing real-time data, the possibilities for digital health truly are exciting. Life […]
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Life Sciences Growth in BC Challenged by Rising Labour Shortage: Report
In recent years, British Columbia’s life sciences sector has emerged as a significant driver of innovation and economic growth in the province. Since 2019, the sector achieved 27% growth in GDP, making it the fastest growing life sciences sector in Canada and outpacing the growth of the overall B.C. economy. Today, the sector is a […]
Canada’s Fastest-growing Life Sciences Sector Is Hiring
B.C. is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. And according to BioTalent Canada’s 2021 National Report, the sector will likely require 65,000 additional workers by 2029. To help fill that void, Life Sciences BC is hosting their 6th annual Career Connect Day on January 26th. It’s a full-day […]
Life Sciences BC Brings Together Healthcare Ecosystem With ‘Invest In BC’
Life Sciences BC is hosting their 8th annual Invest in BC event on November 2nd, bringing together stakeholders in the healthcare innovation ecosystem. Invest in BC, presented by Lumira Ventures, is an opportunity for companies to pitch their projects, attract attention, solicit support, and secure investment that will aid them in their continued growth trajectory. […]
Life Sciences BC Announces 25th Annual Award Winners
British Columbia has a vibrant and thriving life sciences industry that is distinguished not only by local and national accomplishments, but also by international recognition. Life Sciences BC has announced the recipients of the 25th Annual Life Sciences BC Awards which recognize the talented individuals and organizations who contribute to the vibrant life sciences ecosystem in […]
Life Sciences BC Hosts 8th Annual Access to Innovation Conference
With $1.3 billion of capital raised in 2021, B.C.’s life sciences sector has never been more robust. In fact, B.C. is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. And according to BioTalent Canada’s 2021 National Report, the sector will likely require 65,000 additional workers by 2029. The BC life […]
Canada’s Fastest-growing Life Sciences Sector Is Hiring
With $1.3 billion of capital raised in 2021, B.C.’s life sciences sector has never been more robust. In fact, B.C. is Canada’s fastest-growing life sciences sector, employing roughly 20,000 people at over 2,000 companies. And according to BioTalent Canada’s 2021 National Report, the sector will likely require 65,000 additional workers by 2029. To help fill […]
Life Sciences BC Brings Together Healthcare Ecosystem With ‘Invest In BC’
Life Sciences BC is hosting their 7th annual Invest in BC event this week on November 2nd & 3rd, bringing together stakeholders in the healthcare innovation ecosystem. Invest in BC, presented by Lumira Ventures, is an opportunity for companies to pitch their projects, attract attention, solicit support, and secure investment that will aid them in […]
Life Sciences BC Elects Novateur Ventures’s Ali Ardakani Chair
Ali Ardakani has been elected Chair of the Board of Directors of Life Sciences British Columbia (LSBC). Ardakani succeeds Scott Phillips, Founder and CEO of StarFish Medical, who served as Chair of the LSBC Board for the past three years. “I feel privileged to take on this role at such a pivotal time for the […]
Nonprofit Launches Year-Long Study of BC’s Vibrant Life Sciences Sector
According to research from Invest Vancouver, the Metro Vancouver region is producing world-leading science in lipid nanoparticles, antibodies, genomics, and more. Vancouver is Canada’s top life sciences startup ecosystem, and one of the top in North America, IV’s analysis shows. It’s also rapidly growing. “BC is home to the fastest-growing life sciences sector in the […]