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Biomanufacturing Hub Network

Building an Industry-Ready Workforce for Canada’s Biomanufacturing Sector

Save the Date: Annual Symposium – October 30

We’re excited to announce the BioHubNet Annual Symposium taking place on Thursday, October 30, 2025 in Toronto! This main event will feature engaging sessions, expert speakers, and opportunities to connect with industry leaders. This will be a key event bringing together trainees, industry partners, academic leaders, and innovation ecosystem players from across Canada.

In addition, during the week of October 27, we will offer in-person training courses and a company tour.  Stay tuned for more details.

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ABOUT US

Empowering Innovators, Advancing Biomanufacturing

ENGAGE

Industry-led training, workshops, and mentorship

EXPERIENCE

Bridging theory and practice through experiential learning

EQUIP

Advancing biomanufacturing innovations with strategic funding support

BioHubNet Updates

ENGAGE

New Course: Introduction to Regulatory Affairs
Bootcamp: Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies – Cell Culture & Aseptic Techniques

EXPERIENCE

New Internship Opportunities
Fibra Inc.: App Development Intern

EQUIP

VentureLift Grant Round 2 Receipients Announced
VentureConnect Grant Sept. Round Open for Applications

INFO SESSION

Stay tuned for our next info session.

BioHubNet Receives $19 Million in Federal Funding to Address HQP Shortage in Biomanufacturing

  • Leadership: Led by Molly Shoichet, Gilbert Walker, and Darius Rackus to drive biomanufacturing talent development.
  • Federal Funding: Secured $18.9 million from CBRF and BRIF to tackle workforce shortages.
  • National Role: Part of HI3, a $72 million initiative enhancing biomanufacturing capacity.
  • Workforce Training: Developing 1,000 skilled workers through diverse training programs.
  • Industry Collaboration: Partners with 26 organizations, including colleges and biotech firms.
  • Diversity Focus: Committed to supporting underrepresented groups in life sciences.

Partner Updates

PRiME Connaught Global Speaker Series (in partnership with T-CAIREM) presents AI/ML-Driven Precision Aging on Monday, Sept. 22, 2025, 1–3 PM at 263 McCaul St., Auditorium.Join keynote speaker Shahar Arzy (HUJI) on Alzheimer’s: From Deterministic Disease to Heterogeneous Disorder, followed by a panel with Michael Brudno, Bradley Buchsbaum, and moderator Allison Sekuler discussing AI/ML’s role in precision aging and cognitive health. Light refreshments provided. Register here.

Partner Institutions

The Canadian Hub for Health Intelligence and Innovation in Infectious Diseases (HI3) plays a vital role in supporting BioHubNet by offering a collaborative network of nearly 100 partners and advanced resources in life sciences and engineering. As part of HI3, BioHubNet benefits from strategic alignment with Canada’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, enabling talent development, commercialization, and national health preparedness. This integration strengthens BioHubNet’s efforts to address workforce shortages and accelerate biomanufacturing innovation.