Increased Visibility for your Company

On BioAlberta’s website your company will have increased exposure through postings of your news releases and events. Your company name will be included on our site along with a link to your company website. In addition to this listing BioAlberta will ensure your company is included in the Alberta Life Science Database.  At the BIO conference you will experience increased visibility by having a presence at the Alberta pavilion. There is also a BioACCESS program for start-up companies to attend BIO.

Continuous Network Connection

As a BioAlberta member there are regular networking and education events throughout the year as well as employee recruitment by the Future Jobs feature on website and PharmaHorizons’ and Sciencejobs network.

Information and Intelligence

Members receive regular bioindustry updates by email and on the website as well as quarterly "BIOTECH today" newsletters. As a member you have exclusive access to a member only section of the website. Members also have access to BioAlberta's library with information on biotechnology companies and industries worldwide as well as regulatory and policy issues.

Small Business Support

To aid small businesses BioAlberta allows companies to utilize our boardroom for meetings and will provide access to advisory financial assistance.

Cost Savings

Whether it's cost savings of a purchasing program, a marketing campaign, a publication, an educational session, or an advocacy project, we expand our member companies’ dollars and reach.  The following are some of the examples:

Events:

Banff Venture Forum

Limited number of  25% off the full registration price for BVF, the premier company financing event in Canada.  First come first serve basis.

BioPartnering North America

Be a part of North America’s most innovative partnering conference for the life science industries, at a discount rate! Receive 10% off early delegate registration until the early price deadline, then 15% off the full delegate price.

BioPharm America

BioPharm America offers an unrivalled opportunity for participants across the entire biotech value-chain to identify and enter into strategic relationships. As a BioAlberta member, you receive a discount of $200 US off the regular registration fee.

Hotels:

Courtyard Edmonton Downtown by Marriott

Stay downtown in Edmonton’s foremost business class hotel and take advantage of a variety of amenities for a BioAlberta Member's Special Rate.

Kensington Riverside Inn

Enjoy Kensington’s relaxing atmosphere and convenient location in Calgary’s trendy Kensington area at the “Core 3” rate, a discounted price for BioAlberta members.

Business Services:

Business Insights

Business Insights deliver senior level business intelligence in a user-friendly format, providing information to leading companies worldwide. Gain access to all Healthcare and Drug Discovery reports for a discounted rate.

Business Wire

Receive access to the most comprehensive news and disclosure network in the world with a free membership to Business Wire. You also receive a wide variety of benefits that help meet your media needs.

Camire Group

The Camire Group is the only Alberta-based search firm specializing in Executive and Board Search, as well as Human Resource Management for the Advanced Technology sector. Receive an exclusive 22% rate on searches for biotech professionals and executives.

Marsh Canada Limited

As the world’s leading risk management specialist, Marsh provides cutting-edge risk solutions for organizations in the biotechnology, genomics, medical device, pharmaceutical, and contract research fields. Together with BioAlberta, Marsh has developed Uni-Protech, a unique program designed specifically for researchers in the Life Science and Technology sectors. Uni-Protect, available to BioAlberta members, extends beyond typical insurance programs to ensure that the time, energy, and effort placed in your research is protected – from incubation to commercialization.

Sound Insurance Services

Employees of member companies receive a discount of 25% off auto and 15% off home rates with Waterloo Insurance Company.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Take advantage of the Corporate Class Program which offers such perks as 5% off retail rates and the Early Jump Start program which allows you to pick up your car the night before, without being charged until 7:30am the next morning.

Office Depot

Receive a variety of benefits and discounts from the world’s largest seller of office supplies, furniture, and equipment.

VWR

Save on lab equipment and receive a number of benefits from the leader in the global research laboratory industry. Take advantage of offers such as product discounts, no minimum order requirements, and VWR’s New Lab Start Up Program. From 5% to 75% off varying VWR Purchases (depending on item).