Programs
Life Sciences BC continually introduces, supports and/or executes new and recurring programs designed to elevate our community’s knowledge, capabilities and possibilities. Our program page is updated as information becomes available, so please check back regularly.
LSBC Programs
Investor Readiness Program (IRP)
APPLICATIONS CLOSED — Life Sciences BC’s annual Investor Readiness Program (IRP) runs from October to March. It brings together and pairs 10 early-stage B.C. SMEs and 10 EIRs to support those SMEs to become investor ready.
AccelerateIP (AIP)
AccelerateIP is a new initiative led by New Ventures BC and prime collaborator Innovate BC that supports hundreds of innovative startups in BC, Yukon, Nunavut, and the Northwest Territories to grow and protect their ideas and intellectual assets.
Bio Basics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist
SOLD OUT – REGISTRATION CLOSED – BioBasics 101: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist is a two-day course designed to help non-scientists gain a foundational understanding of the science that forms the backbone of biopharma so that you can converse more effectively with colleagues, clients, regulators, and scientists.
Bio Basics 201: The Biology of Biotech for the Non-Scientist
REGISTRATION OPEN – BioBasics 201: Targeted Biologics for the Non-Scientist is an intensive, nine-hour course focused on vaccines, cell therapies, gene therapies, therapeutic antibodies, and RNA-based drugs. BioBasics 201 is designed for the non-scientist who has taken BioBasics 101 or for those who understand the basics of DNA, RNA, proteins, and cell signaling and is taught by industry experts who explain how these complex drugs work in a simple, engaging manner.
Partner Programs
Trade Accelerator Program (TAP)
The Trade Accelerator Program is designed to help SMEs TAP into their full export potential. It has a proven track record helping participants get results.