BioAlberta Services and Activities extend your $'s and reach

Offer programs that provide direct cost savings for your company, giving you the opportunity to spend more on your growth.

• Savings on lab equipment and materials
• Special member rates for all BioAlberta events
• Discounts on select national and international conferences
• Exclusive member rates on human resources and public relations services
• Bargain hotel and car rates
• Special programs for home, auto and director’s liability insurance
• Various other discounts (your membership package will include all the details)

Increase visibility for your company so you can focus on your core competencies

• Exposure through the BioAlberta.com member listing, press releases and posted events
• Exposure at BIO International Convention and Tradeshow
• Assistance program for start-up companies to attend conferences
• Visibility through Biozine (the official magazine of Alberta’s life science industries) through highlights of industry news, member list and additional advertising opportunities
• Increased visibility for the life science industries through regular, focused marketing activities

Extend your network connection to find investors, partners, or advice

• Free admission to numerous networking events throughout the year
• Increased network of contacts to sources of capital (locally and in targeted markets)
• Opportunity to participate on BioAlberta’s committees and drive member activities (programs, advocacy, promotion)
• Access to employee recruitment tools

Keep you abreast of industry news so you can stay on top of the issues

• Regular industry updates through email and BioAlberta website updates
• Quarterly “BIOTECH today” newsletter sent to you
• Access to BioAlberta’s industry reports and resources as well as regulatory and policy information
• “Members only” intelligence reports

Seek your input on critical issues that affect your business and livelihood

• Provide us with input on issues affecting the industry in Alberta any time or through regular committees and surveys
• Drive the agenda to solutions through BioAlberta working groups

Offer small business support to help your organization grow

• Access to BioAlberta’s office facilities
• Access to advisory financial assistance

BioAlberta Events and Programs

 

Sanofi-Aventis BioTalent Challenge (SABC)

This student focused program matches high school students with mentors in the community for a friendly competition. It is designed to promote future careers and interest in the biotechnology sector.

Annual General Meeting (AGM) and Awards Gala

Our annual gala is held to network and celebrate outstanding achievements within the industry.  This premier event brings together the membership and friends of the industry to honour achievement and celebrate the industry’s milestones.  It is always an enjoyable and memorable evening, and the successes in our industry are acknowledged by presenting awards for:

• Company of the Year
• Scientific Achievement and Innovation.

The Alberta Bioindustry Hall of Fame, established in 2006, recognizes people who have demonstrated leadership in the industry and made extensive and tangible contributions to the Alberta and Canadian life science community.  Individuals are publicly recognized and inducted during the annual gala.

National Biotech Week

A week in September dedicated to celebrating the growth of the life science industries and to promote their significance to our everyday life in Canada.  A variety of networking events and promotional activities take place throughout the week.

 

Alberta Pavilion at BIO International Convention

Every year BioAlberta unites industry participation under one banner to position Alberta as a significant life science cluster in the global marketplace. We coordinate all promotional activities.

Seminars and Networking Events

BioAlberta offers members the opportunity to learn and network in an informal environment several times a year.