BioHubNet’s 2025 Annual Symposium & Training Week Report is now live, capturing key insights on what’s next for Canada’s biomanufacturing workforce development.
More than 270 attendees joined the Annual Symposium, featuring industry panels, interactive discussions, professional development workshops, a pitch competition, and the VentureLift showcase. During Training Week, 130+ HQP took part in 5 hands-on workshops and 2 CDMO site visits. The report also highlights key themes shaping the ecosystem—from AI and data readiness to stronger commercialization pathways and workforce development priorities—and outlines potential solutions and opportunities to advance next.
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.
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📢 DEADLINE EXTENDED 📢
🎙️Are you a University of Toronto woman-led health startup looking for funding, mentorship and exposure?
You now have until February 8th to apply for the 2026 FemSTEM Pitch Competition!
H2i’s annual FemSTEM Pitch Competition, judged by a panel of industry experts, spotlights and accelerates the work of the next generation of women-identifying entrepreneurs in the healthcare sector.
📅 Applications close February 8th, 11:59 PM ET
This program is made possible by the generous support of the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, University of Toronto and Cassels Brock & Blackwell LLP.
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.