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 […]
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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 […]
Here Is Why British Columbia Is Canada’s Fastest Growing Life Sciences Sector
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. According to the report B.C. Life Sciences Update 2021: Building on a Foundation of Innovation, British Columbia’s ecosystem has never been stronger. The report, released by The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade […]
Life Sciences BC To Host Invest in the West This Week
Life Sciences British Columbia has announced the companies presenting at the first annual Invest in the West showcase on March 10th. Presented by Amplitude Ventures, this virtual conference showcases a broad range of investor-ready life sciences companies from the Western Canada healthcare innovation ecosystem. The companies, who are seeking investors and strategic partners, have been […]
Life Sciences BC Announces 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 23rd Annual Life Sciences BC Awards which recognize the talented individuals and organizations who contribute to the vibrant life sciences ecosystem […]
LifeSciences BC Recognizes Annual Award Winners
LifeSciences BC has announced the the recipients of the 22nd Annual LifeSciences BC Awards. The annual awards recognize talented individuals and organizations that represent the life sciences ecosystem in B.C. which includes academia, health institutions, research & development, SMEs, government, and industry. This year’s award winners represent the full spectrum from discovery to commercialization, underscoring […]
LifeSciences BC Calls For Medical Equipment To Fight COVID-19
As COVID-19 places a strain on urgent patient care and therapeutic treatments, a critical need has developed for medical supplies that are indispensable on the front line. To address this crucial need, industry association LifeSciences BC has taken on the role of identifying, creating and collecting medical equipment to enable dispensing of vital patient care […]