Genome Prairie Launches Genome360 Initiative at Red River College
Genome360 is an initiative started by Genome Prairie and its funding partners to build a hub for genomics and phenomics capabilities in Manitoba.
News & Media
Subscribe to the BAM Newsletter
Sign up for one of BAM's newsletter to learn more about bioscience, happenings in Manitoba's bioeconomy, industry conferences, and BAM training events.
Pineland Forest Nursery to become the largest indoor organic hemp cannabidiol producer in the world
Botanist Organic Growers Corp. has announced its purchase of Pineland Forest Nursery from the Province of Manitoba, which the company will convert this spring to become the largest indoor organic hemp cannabidiol (CBD) producer in the world.
Cubresa selects distributor for preclinical line of PET inserts in China
Cubresa is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement with Worldwide Technology (S.H.) Co., Ltd. (WAD), a Shanghai-based distributor who specializes in the sale of life sciences-related equipment in China
Government of Canada invests over $50 million to help the agricultural sector address emerging challenges and opportunities
On February 12, 2019, while celebrating Canada's Agriculture Day, Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay announced the new Canadian Agricultural Strategic Priorities Program (CASPP), an investment of $50.3 million over five years.
Mitacs helps you solve your Research & Development challenges
What keeps your company from innovating? Do you lack the required expertise in house? Is your budget tight? Do you lack state-of-the-art technology?
Cubresa Announces Chinese Joint Venture
Cubresa Inc., a world leader in PET inserts for MRI, is expanding into the clinical marketplace with the announcement of a joint venture in Hefei, China.
Merck acquires Allflex parent company for over $2 billion Euros
Merck has acquired Antelliq, the parent company of Allflex, maker and distributor of digital animal identification, traceability, and monitoring products.
New Pharmaceutical Ethics and Integrity Education Online Tool Now Available
Innovative Medicines Canada has introduced a new Ethics and Integrity Education online tool to help stakeholders understand the Code of Ethical Practices that guides the innovative pharmaceutical industry.
MANITOBA'S CONSERVATION TRUST PROGRAM NOW ACCEPTING PROJECT PROPOSALS
The Manitoba government is now accepting proposals for projects that conserve and enhance natural infrastructure and support the Made-in-Manitoba Climate and Green Plan.
Manitoba Government Launches New Economic Growth Action Plan
At the annual State of the Province address in Winnipeg, Premier Brian Pallister announced the provincial government's new plans for supporting Manitoba's economic growth.
RANA Respiratory Care Group Acquires Provincial Sleep Group Canada
Both companies hope the acquisition will lead to better staff opportunities, stronger partnership for stakeholders and improved patient care services.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) recently launched the first call for proposals for the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program; which is designed to assist firms with high-growth potential to scale-up and expand.
Farmers Edge and Richardson Pioneer Announce Partnership to Develop Digital Agricultural Products
The two leaders in agribusiness and A.I.-based decision agriculture technology have announced an exclusive partnership that will distribute digital precision agriculture technology to growers across Western Canada
Cerebra Health Inc. Completes a $3.2 Million Private financing
Proceeds from the financing goes into the development of the new Prodigy Sleep System™, further advancement of the Company’s digital sleep analysis software, and mySleepStudy®, a soon-to-be released home sleep study service.
BioTalent Launches Fourth Annual National Compensation Guide for Canada’s bio-economy
BioTalent Canada announced the release of its fourth annual National Compensation Guide for Canada’s bio-economy today. Members of BioScience Association Manitoba could qualify for a free copy of the National Compensation Guide.
Submissions Now Being Accepted For Riverview Health Centre's 2019 Research Competition
In recognition of the role of research in enhancing the quality of life of older adults and people with chronic or terminal illnesses, Riverview Health Centre is once again sponsoring a research competition.
Farmers Edge Recognized as EDC's Top-3 Canadian Cleantech Companies
Farmers Edge, a Global leader in precision agriculture has been selected by Export Development Canada as one of three stand-out Canadian Cleantech Companies
International Mitacs Interns Now Eligible for Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Program
International students who have graduated with a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a university in Manitoba and completed Mitacs's Accelerate/Elevate internships are eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program.
Call For Applicants: Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and the Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM) are looking to provide 5 Canadian startups with strategic guidance and access to the right tools and knowledge to penetrate their market.
CleanTech Companies Challenged To Modernize Century-Old Mining Processes
The Crush It! Challenge, one of five cleantech challenges under Natural Resources Canada, is calling on cleantech companies to develop a new solution that transforms how energy is used for crushing and grinding rocks in the mining industry.
New BioTalent Canada national study will forecast labour market supply and demand
BioTalent Canada is pleased to announce it will be conducting a national study of Canada’s bio-economy labour market supply and demand over the next three years.