History Expertise Transformation: Manitoba - A Centre for Ag Biotech
MANITOBA IS NOT ONLY THE CENTRE OF CANADIAN CROP PRODUCTION BUT IS THE CENTRE FOR AGRICULTURAL BIOTECHNOLOGY (ag biotech) innovation.
News & Media
BOARD OF VENTURE CAPITAL FUND TO HELP MANITOBA BUILD STRONG FUTURE
Fund will Restore Hope and Opportunity to Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Stefanson
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCES INTAKE FOR HER HEART HER WAY WOMEN'S HEART HEALTH PREVENTION PROGRAM
The prevention program will help Winnipeg women with potential cardiovascular diseases who need support to change their lifestyles and reduce their cardio risk.
World's first plant-based medical grade face mask authorized under EUA by U.S. FDA
PADM Medical PRECISION ECO™ Plant based procedural mask with earloops receives emergency use authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA – It is the world's first plant based procedural mask to receive EUA for use in medical and healthcare settings.
GOVERNMENTS OF CANADA AND MANITOBA ANNOUNCE LAUNCH OF PROVINCE'S NEW ONLINE ENVIRONMENTAL FARM PLAN PLATFORM
The governments of Canada and Manitoba are announcing the launch of Manitoba’s new online Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) platform, federal Agriculture & Agri-Food Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau and Manitoba Agriculture Minister Derek Johnson announced today.
Celebrating the legacy of Dr. Digvir Jayas
Dr. Digvir Jayas, former UM vice-president appointed to National Research Council
BIOSCHEMISTRY PROF BRANCHES OUT IN BUSINESS
A career spanning two sectors – industry and academia – brings different kinds of satisfaction to Dr. Brent Guppy.
Bioscience Association Manitoba Celebrates Global Biotech Week 2022
The Province of Manitoba has proclaimed September 26 to October 2, 2022, as Biotechnology Week in Manitoba.
BioTalent Canada announces its Board of Directors for 2022-2023
Great news! Our President, Kim Kline, has joined the BioTalent Canada's Board of Directors. We are looking forward to connecting, contributing and collaborating with other amazing bioscience associations and companies across Canada.
NEW DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION RESOURCES TO ASSIST WITH BIO-ECONOMY TALENT SHORTAGE
Our partner BioTalent Canada has launched the Building Workplace Resiliency resources for its I.D.E.A.L. Biosciences Employer Recognition Program. This program served as a guide for employers seeking to submit fall program applications.
Manitoba Technology Accelerator opens International Centre for Innovation, aims to make Winnipeg the startup capital of Western Canada
With this week’s release of the organization’s 2021-22 annual report showing a $2.5 million surplus for the year, it has officially launched its in-house investment vehicle, MTA InvestCo.
Kane Biotech is the winner of the "Leading Innovators of Anti-Biofilm Technology 2022" category for the International Life Science 2022 award by Global Health & Pharma
Congratulations to Kane Biotech Inc.
Innovative bio-inoculants improve soil health and crop yields
Naturally derived organism from Manitoba soils enhances P uptake and promotes crop growth.
The Steel is growing up!
Hello from the Vermillion Growers Team in Dauphin. We are thrilled to share some updates on the progress of the greenhouse build. The most visible and most exciting update is that the powder coated steel for the greenhouse structure is going up!
CYTOPHAGE TECHNOLOGIES INC. SELECTED TO JOIN THE WELLS FARGO INNOVATION INCUBATOR PROGRAM
Cytophage receives funding for collaborative research at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center
University of Manitoba researchers collaborating on across Canada COVID study
Jason Kindrachuk and Deanna Santer are lending their expertise to the Coronavirus Variants Rapid Response Network, which is a government-funded research program.
BAM BOARD - CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
BAM is currently seeking nominations for vacancies on their board of directors. Appointments will begin at the Bioscience Association Manitoba’s 2022 Annual General Meeting. Appointments are for a two-year term with an option for renewal.
FDA Grants 510(k) Clearance to Cerebra Sleep System, the first self-applied PSG system built specifically for in-home use.
Cerebra Medical Ltd., a Canadian technology company transforming the future of sleep disorder diagnosis and therapy, announced today it has received 510(k) market clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its Cerebra Sleep System.
MANITOBA GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES ADDITIONAL $286,500 TO BUSINESSES THROUGH INNOVATION GROWTH PROGRAM
The Manitoba government is allocating $286,500 through the Innovation Growth Program to 4 Manitoba-based businesses to help to develop and innovative products and processes, Economic Development, Investment and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen announced today.
New report calls Canada’s alternative protein industry ‘hotbed of innovation and key country to do business in’
Game Changers is the first report to compile Canada’s extensive activity in alternative protein development in one place.
Silvia de Sousa Recognized as a Leading Lawyer in the Lexpert Special Edition: Technology and Health Sciences 2022
Congratulations to TDS lawyer Silvia de Sousa for her recent recognition as a Lexpert-ranked technology lawyer.