Company Overview

BioNova was incorporated in 1993 in response to rapid growth in Nova Scotias biotechnology and life sciences sector. In the ten years since our inception, we have advanced alongside our members to offer advocacy and development support.

Today our offices are housed in downtown Halifax, close to many of the companies that are making strides in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical device technology, tele-health and other areas of the biotech/life sciences sector. With the leadership of dedicated volunteers and a professional staff, we plan to play a key role in the advancement of this industry for years to come.

BioNova offers support to the industry and our member organizations in four areas:

Leadership In representing the interests of its members BioNova takes a leadership role on projects such as developing a growth strategy for the biotech/life sciences industry in Nova Scotia and conducting a skill assessment for projected employment growth in the sector.

Relationships and Advocacy BioNova recognizes the industrys need for a strong voice at the provincial and national levels. As part of our advocacy initiatives, we have created strategic alliances with the provincial and federal governments. We have joined forces with BioAtlantech (New Brunswick), Bio-East (Newfoundland & Labrador) and the PEI Development Corp. to form the Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance (ACBA) to organize a pan-Atlantic approach to responding to issues as well as promoting the growth of the sector. As well, we work with organizations such as BIOTECanada, the Biotech Accord, The International Northeast Biotech Corridor and the Biotechnology Human Resources Council for the advancement of biotechnology and life sciences.

Information and Networking We offer important networking opportunities to our membership both locally through meetings, workshops and information sessions, and on a national and international level through conferences and trade shows. BioPort, our annual conference, is but one example of how we create opportunities for our members to showcase what they have to offer while learning about new ideas, innovative technologies and financing options.

Education and Development By helping to educate our current workforce and students at both the high school and university levels, we are strengthening the industry of today and tomorrow. Our education and development initiatives include training seminars and workshops, the Aventis Biotech Challenge and a graduate student poster competition. We are also committed to educating the public about our industry and the potential benefits it can bring not only to Nova Scotians and Canadians, but to the entire world.

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Legal Name: BioNova

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• Education And Development

  By helping to educate our current workforce and students at both the high school and university levels, we are strengthening the industry of today and tomorrow. Our education and development initiatives include training seminars and workshops, the Aventis Biotech Challenge and a graduate student poster competition. We are also committed to educating the public about our industry and the potential benefits it can bring not only to Nova Scotians and Canadians, but to the entire world.

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• Information And Networking

  We offer important networking opportunities to our membership both locally through meetings, workshops and information sessions, and on a national and international level through conferences and trade shows. BioPort, our annual conference, is but one example of how we create opportunities for our members to showcase what they have to offer while learning about new ideas, innovative technologies and financing options.

• Leadership

  In representing the interests of its members BioNova takes a leadership role on projects such as developing a growth strategy for the biotech/life sciences industry in Nova Scotia and conducting a skill assessment for projected employment growth in the sector.

• Relationships And Advocacy

  BioNova recognizes the industrys need for a strong voice at the provincial and national levels. As part of our advocacy initiatives, we have created strategic alliances with the provincial and federal governments. We have joined forces with BioAtlantech (New Brunswick), Bio-East (Newfoundland & Labrador) and the PEI Development Corp. to form the Atlantic Canada Bio-Industries Alliance (ACBA) to organize a pan-Atlantic approach to responding to issues as well as promoting the growth of the sector. As well, we work with organizations such as BIOTECanada, the Biotech Accord, The International Northeast Biotech Corridor and the Biotechnology Human Resources Council for the advancement of biotechnology and life sciences.

NAICS Categories

• 541710 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering and Life Sciences
• 813910 Business Associations

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