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Member & Local News
Tech-business guru good fit for incubator BCC
"I have always taken great pride in helping develop people and see them succeed in their career objectives." Ed Richmond, former COO, IMRIS Inc.
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Life Science in the News
Venture capitalist targets biotech sector Venture capitalist has ambitious goal to assemble a $200-million biotechnology and life sciences fund that invests in both stellar university research as well as burgeoning companies in industrial chemicals, agricultural biotechnology, life sciences and biofuels. First test-tube hamburger ready this fall: researchers Project is funded with 250,000 euros from an anonymous private investor motivated by "care for the environment, food for the world, and interest in life-transforming technologies."
Global renewable energy market faces challenging times: E&Y
While 2011 saw record levels of new investment into clean energy, especially solar technologies, the outlook for 2012 is far less certain Functional Technologie's yeast to take acrylamide prevention into non-bakery
Proprietary yeast technology may help reduce acrylamide levels in finished foods that do not usually include yeast to 'near non-detectable levels', say the developers of the ingredient.
Dragon's Den promoting energy innovation In June, the popular CBC television show Dragons' Den is airing a special Future Now energy innovation episode where Canadian energy innovators get to pitch their ideas to the Dragons. The grand prize for the winner is a $100,000. Deadline for submission is Saturday March 31st, 2012. |
Upcoming Events
Canadian Innovation Commercialization Program - To Kickstart Innovation
March 7, 2012 seminar cancelled.
Seminar information will now be provided to you via webinar on March 14, 2012. Click here For more information.
Call for proposals is on now! Click here to apply.
Capital Breakfast
March 21, 2012
Our two speakers can provide investment from early research through to market expansion. Learn about the selection process to access their program funds. Click here to register.
Doing Business in India March 22, 2012
India is one of the fastest growing biotech sectors in the world. Are you doing business there? This session will present how Manitoba businesses can explore opportunities in this exciting environment without having to travel to India. Learn more BIO World Congress
April 29 - May 2, 2012 - Orlando, Florida
Are you working in the area of biofuels, biobased products, and renewable chemicals.The World Congress is the largest industrial biotechnology event for business leaders, investors and policy makers; learn why you should attend.
The Manitoba Bioproducts Business Bus Tour 2012
May 14 - 15, 2012 - Fargo, North Dakota
2012 BIO International Convention June 18-21, 2012 - Boston Be part of the Manitoba Delegation and work with a Boston consultant to set up targeted B2B meetings. Face to face meetings with the consultant will be scheduled for the last week in March. Space is limit. For more information Stephen Szczerba. |
LSAM would like to welcome our newest member:
Located in Riverton, Manitoba, ErosionControlBlanket.com is a full line manufacturer of erosion control products and hydro seeding mulches that are utilized by the construction and landscape industries. Their products help protect the environment by mimicking nature as a way to prevent run-off, allow for growth of vegetation and reduce the negative impacts associated with construction. 
LSAM Members: Don't forget to apply for your training rebates by March 15, 2012. |
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Life Science Association of Manitoba
1000 Waverley Street Winnipeg, MB R3T 0P3
(204) 272-5095 info@lsam.ca
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