BIOTECanada at BIO

Promoting and celebrating Canadian innovation in biotechnology to the world.


BIOTECanada attended the BIO International Convention in Chicago, IL, May 3-6, 2010, and helped lead the largest international delegation with over 750 Canadians in attendance.

Meet Canadian Companies at BIO

Download corporate profiles and contact details of who was at BIO.

BIOTECanada Day - May 4, 2010

A day of events showcasing the Canadian biotechnology industry.

10:20 a.m. CT - Canadian Pavilion Opening
Political leaders from throughout Canada joined to celebrate the excellence and value of biotechnology and the bio-based economy in Canada.  The official ceremony  included remarks of welcome from the political representatives helping to lead the Canadian delegation in BIO 2010.  

Canadian Pavilion Opening




2:00  - 3:30 p.m. CT -  National Bio-economy Roundtable
This invitation-only roundtable provided Canadian CEOs the opportunity to meet with ministers and government officials to discuss the future of the biotechnology industry in Canada. 
Photos available on the Moose Sightings page.
For more information on the Canadian Bio-economy, visit www.beyondmooseandmountains.ca


4:00 - 4:45 p.m. CT - Gold Leaf Awards
Celebrating the best in Canadian biotechnology innovation,  awards were presented to both companies and individuals for their achievements in 2009.   For more information and photos of this year's winners, visit www.goldleafawards.ca


6:00 - 8:30 p.m. CT - G20Biotech Canadian Soirée
BIOTECanada along with our Canadian and international partners were pleased to host  the G20 of Biotech reception.  This international invitation-only event brought together members of the biotechnology community from around the world. 


Doing Business in Canada

Doing business in Canada? Download from our series of fact sheets from Canada's experts on the ins and out of Canada's regulatory, legal and business environment:

PDF Marketing Innovative Drugs in Canada: Regulatory and IP Considerations  by Smart & Biggar

PDF Life Sciences Legal Issues by Gowlings

PDF Your Regulatory Responsibilities in Canada  by GMD PharmaSolutions 

PDF Executive Liability Insurance by Monitor Liability Managers, LLC

PDF Obtaining Patent Protection in Canada by Borden Ladner Gervais

PDF Risk Management  by Marsh

PDF Incentives for Life Sciences Companies Doing Business in Canada by Torys LLP


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