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Transformative Talent Development

Biomanufacturing Hub Network

Building an industry-ready workforce for Canada’s biomanufacturing sector through training, internships, commercialization support, and partner collaboration.

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One connected network

Empowering innovators. Advancing biomanufacturing.

BioHubNet connects talent, institutions, industry, and commercialization support so Canada can build the workforce and innovation capacity needed for biomanufacturing.

Talent pipeline Industry-led training, workshops, mentorship, and pathway-based skill development for highly qualified personnel.
Experience Hands-on placements and knowledge exchange opportunities that bridge academic research and workplace practice.
Commercialization Strategic funding support that helps trainee entrepreneurs move human health innovation closer to market readiness.
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Programs

Choose the right route into the network.

Three connected program streams support training, experiential learning, and innovation funding across the BioHubNet network.

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ENGAGE

Industry-led training, workshops, and mentorship.

 Trainee and mentor reviewing bioprocessing equipment in a pilot-scale facility

EXPERIENCE

Bridging theory and practice through experiential learning.

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EQUIP

Advancing biomanufacturing innovations with strategic funding support.

Current Opportunities

Open calls and upcoming program windows.

A clearer view of the active opportunities currently featured on the BioHubNet homepage.

ENGAGE

Industry-led training, workshops, and mentorship

Open to grad students, postdocs and researchers, free with training credits.

Entrepreneurship Learning Pathway

3.5-day OBIO Entrepreneurship Bootcamp, July 20-24, 2026 in downtown Toronto.

Closing Soon EXPERIENCE

Bridging theory and practice through experiential learning

For grad students and postdocs ready for hands-on placements.

Knowledge Exchange Round 5

Opens Mid-July 2026. 1, 4, 6 month placements available.

Opening in July EQUIP

Advancing biomanufacturing innovations with strategic funding support

For trainee-entrepreneurs with an IP-backed innovation.

VentureConnect Grant July Round

Up to $5,000 for industry events, investor conferences, and pitch competitions.

Apply by July 27 (noon)

For industry partners

Hire STEM interns faster with BioHubNet.

Connect with industry-ready graduate students, postdocs, and researchers for biomanufacturing, life sciences, and advanced STEM roles.

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Impact

Federal investment for biomanufacturing talent.

BioHubNet received federal support to address highly qualified personnel shortages and strengthen Canada’s biomanufacturing capacity.

$18.9MSecured from CBRF and BRIF to tackle workforce shortages.
$72MPart of HI3, a broader initiative enhancing biomanufacturing capacity.
1,000Skilled workers being developed through diverse training programs.
26Organizations partnering across colleges, universities, and biotech firms.
BioHubNet participants and partners in training and collaboration settings

Partner Institutions

A connected network across life sciences and engineering.

BioHubNet works with partner institutions and organizations to support talent development, commercialization, and national health preparedness.

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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.