Kane Biotech Announces Conditional Research Award of Up to $3.4 Million
Kane Biotech is a biotechnology company engaged in the research, development and commercialization of technologies and products that prevent and remove microbial biofilms
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Farmery Estate Brewery collaborates with sleep-analysis company Cerebra in study of new hop-oil infused product for sleep
Trouble falling asleep? A local brewery may have the answer
PROVINCE PRESENTS SPEECH FROM THE THRONE
The speech from the throne reaffirms the government’s 100-Day Action Plan and the five-point Moving Manitoba Forward Guarantee that will provide lower taxes for families, create 40,000 new private-sector jobs....
Manitoba Hosts 2019 Tri-National Agricultural Accord
The Province of Manitoba was host to the 2019 Tri-National Agricultural Accord annual meeting from November 12 to 14 in Winnipeg, Agriculture and Resource Development Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today.
Ebola Vaccine Approved in Europe in Landmark Moment
Originally developed in Winnipeg the approval of Merck’s vaccine comes after decades of research aimed at preventing the deadly disease
College feeds local economy with unveiling of new culinary research kitchen
Manitoba’s vital agriculture and food industry is getting another boost with today’s grand opening of Red River College’s Prairie Research Kitchen.
Prairie Fava wins Manitoba Business Award
Prairie Fava wins 2019 Outstanding Start-up of the Year at the 36th Annual Manitoba Business Awards
NEW DATE: Bioscience Association Manitoba Presents Manitoba Funding Day
Bioscience Association Manitoba is announcing a date change for Manitoba Funding Day. This one-day conference will be held on December 17, 2019, at Victoria Inn Hotel & Convention Centre (1808 Wellington Ave, Winnipeg).
Cubresa Marks First Preclinical NuPET™ System Sale in China
Researchers using simultaneous PET/MRI imaging can measure multiple physiological processes with exceptional tissue contrast, quantitative accuracy, and study throughput.
Health Canada reinstates licence for Manitoba pot producer Bonify
Winnipeg's Bonify Medical Cannabis has gotten the green light to start selling pot again.
A plant scientist Awarded Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Award
A plant scientist who leads a team developing perennial crops has been selected as the recipient of a Manitoba Excellence in Sustainability Award
Soil Reader Wins Disrupted Pitch Competition
Canadian regional Pitch Competition held in Winnipeg first place winner has an opportunity to present at the global finals in Hefei, China.
Academic Field Trips Provide Learning Opportunity Outside Classroom
This year’s field trips will involve over 300 students from 6 school divisions in our province. The students will be visiting 6 facilities including Fort Whyte Alive, Oak Hammock Marsh, Bruce D. Campbell Farm & Food Discovery Centre.
Bioscience Association Manitoba Celebrates Global Biotech Week
BAM is proud to celebrate Manitoba’s $9 billion biotech industry through a series of events during the 2019 Global Biotech Week. Global Biotech Week showcases the global significance of Manitoba’s $9 billion biotech industry.
PROVINCE HOLDS FIRST MANITOBA PROTEIN SUMMIT
The Manitoba government hosts the Manitoba Protein Summit, a gathering of crop and livestock industry leaders, processors, academics, government and other stakeholders brought together to gain new insight into protein opportunities.
Bioscience Association Manitoba, Cerebra Health, Kane Biotech Inc. and Manitoba Technology Accelerator Receive Funding From Western Economic Diversification Canada
Growing Manitoba’s diverse economy is crucial to building a stronger western Canada. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $5.9 million in four projects in Manitoba to support future growth opportunities in the life sciences sector.
RANA Respiratory Care Group Announces New Brand
Having acquired Provincial Sleep Group and Provincial Home Oxygen Inc. in December 2018, RANA has launched the three companies under a new brand - Careica Health.
Government of Canada Commits $20 Million to Scale Up Health & Bioscience Companies
The investment will begin with an initial $7-million investment to establish the CAN Health Network - a network that will connect companies with healthcare organizations.
Minister Carr announces investment in Canadian food and beverage processing innovation
The Hon. Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, on behalf of the Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced an investment of up to $30 million in the Canadian Food Innovators Network (CFIN)
Protein Highway Initiative bolsters alternative protein leadership on both sides of the border
The Protein Highway brings together participants with a shared commitment to increasing cross-border and regional collaboration.
Bioscience Association Manitoba Launches the 2019 Industry Profile Study
In 2018, BAM conducted a study of the bioscience industry in Manitoba. We took care to measure all aspects of the industry in order to evaluate growth and contribution to the local economy. These are our results.