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Biomanufacturing Hub Network

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

Knowledge Exchange – Apply by Nov 14, 2025 · 5 PM ET

Choose your path: Cross-disciplinary Collaboration or New Skill Development.
4–6 month placements for MSc/PhD, Postdocs, RAs & Lab Techs
With funding up to $30,000.
Co-create projects and train on advanced equipment across institutions.

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Annual Symposium & Training Week

Thank you to everyone who powered this year’s Symposium & Training Week—trainees, trainers, speakers, sponsors, partners, and volunteers. Post-event stories and photos are coming. Stay tuned.

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 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

Swiss-Canadian Innovation Symposium 2025

Friday, November 14, 2025, 8 AM – 6:30 PM, Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus (108 College St)
Next-Gen Medicine: AI-Driven Precision Oncology and Drug Discovery
This year’s program will convene leading voices from academia, industry, and government across Canada and Switzerland to share cutting-edge advances in AI-driven precision oncology and drug discovery, with a strong emphasis on catalyze cross-border collaboration and innovation in precision medicine.

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Lab2Market Health: Validate Foundations for Physicians | Fall 2025 Cohort

Are you a physician who is curious about entrepreneurship?
Secure your spot in @Lab2MarketCA Health: Validate Foundations for Physicians, a free 3-day program open to physicians across Canada.
November 17, 19 & 21 | 2-4 PM ET
Apply by November 13 

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Navigating Sales to Hospitals: Inside the Buyer’s Mind

Breaking into hospitals is one of the hardest hurdles for medtech startups, but understanding how hospitals actually buy can change everything.
In this interactive installment of H2i’s Investment Workshop series, you’ll hear directly from the people on the inside: lawyers who negotiate deals on both sides of the table, and a hospital procurement leader who evaluates new technologies every day.

November 20th, 12:00-1:30 PM ET on Zoom

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Global Growth for Med Tech Startups: Should You Expand — and Where?

Thinking about taking your Med Tech startup global? 🌎 Join the Biomedical Zone and the Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) for an expert-led session exploring the opportunities, risks, and key considerations for Life Sciences startups expanding beyond the U.S. Learn how to assess market readiness, identify the best regions for growth, and leverage TCS programs, networks, and funding to go global with confidence.
Date: Monday, November 24, 2025, Time: 1:00–2:30 PM ET, Location: Zoom

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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.