Applications Open
Updated December 19, 2025
Disclaimer: Please verify the details and deadlines below with the respective organizations.
If there are additional life sciences application opportunities that should be included on this page, please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca.
The Michael Smith Health Research BC-Mitacs industry-based funding opportunity supports graduate students and postdoctoral fellows across British Columbia to gain experience working within BC’s life sciences sector. Submit your Letter of Intent (LOI) from June – December 31, 2025.
STEPS Team Grants
STEPS Team Grants are open, a funding opportunity for BC researchers and public health leaders to advance system-level improvements in health and equity. Supported by CIHR-IPPH and Health Research BC, the program funds collaborative research to strengthen public health systems and emergency preparedness.
Genome Canada’s Genomic Applications Partnership Program
Apply to Genome Canada’s Genomic Applications Partnership Program to receive funding in research and development projects that support public-private innovation. These projects leverage public funding to drive industry investment in genomics and biotechnology research in Canada.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Operating Grant: ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health
Applications open for Canadian Institutes of Health Research’s Operating Grant: ECRs in Human Development, Child and Youth Health. This funding opportunity supports early-stage researchers advancing knowledge and impact across biomedical, clinical, health services, and social, cultural, environmental, and population health pillars. The deadline is December 16, 2025.
2026 Research Trainee Competition
Health Research BC is accepting applications for the 2026 Research Trainee Competition, providing funding to support post-doctoral and health-professional researchers pursuing innovative health research in British Columbia. Applications are due January 29, 2026.
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Stem Cell Network’s International Travel Awards
Apply now for Stem Cell Network’s International Travel Awards! The Stem Cell Network International Travel Awards Program gives trainees / Highly Qualified Personnel (HQP) the opportunity to communicate their work internationally and contribute to the visibility of Canadian research abroad.
Research Networks of Excellence in Womens Heart and or Brain Health
The CIHR invites applicants for its funding competition in partnership with Heart & Stroke, the Research Networks of Excellence in Women’s Heart and/or Brain Health.
No current opportunities.
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ISSCR 2026
The ISSCR 2026 Annual Meeting will be held from 8–11 July 2026 in Montréal, Canada, uniting global experts in stem cell research. Abstract submissions open in October 2025, with early registration closing on 11 February 2026.
CASTL’s BioWorks Training Program
Applications are now open for CASTL’s BioWorks Training Program, a curated training solution designed to upskill your team based on your organization’s goals. Equip your workforce with in-demand skills in GMP biomanufacturing processes and professional skills training.
CATTI and OBIO’s Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program
Applications open for CATTI and OBIO’s Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies Training Program. This program emphasizes essential skills for developing and manufacturing Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products. The program is held from March 10 to March 14, 2026.
Learn more or for company inquiries, email upskilling@catti.ca.
Taiwan Service Industry Business Matchmaking Meetings
The Taiwan Service Industry Business Matchmaking Meetings connect international buyers with top Taiwanese companies for one-on-one sessions across medical services, creative industries, digital solutions, franchises, and logistics. Travel and accommodation support may be available. Contact Kevin at ka@ttcv.org to register.
Effervescence MTL Organizing Committee
Are you passionate about life sciences and want to play a key role in organizing a flagship industry event? Join the Effervescence MTL organizing committee! As a member, you’ll have the chance to meet industry experts and demonstrate your expertise in front of a large audience of influential leaders.
The Export to Market: Germany and Ontario
The Export to Market: Germany and Ontario, Canada webinar is scheduled for March 11–12, 2026, in Munich and Ontario, focusing on biomanufacturing and bio-economy sectors. Registration opens in November 2025, and the application deadline for participants is January 15, 2026. The initiative includes matchmaking sessions, corporate site visits, and sector-specific seminars, with travel support of up to CAD $2,000 per eligible Ontario-based company.
2026 OBIO Investment Summit
The OBIO Investment Summit 2026, taking place in Toronto from February 3 to 5, invites Canadian health science startups to pitch their innovations to global investors. Applications are open for therapeutics, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health companies.
Web Summit Venture Spotlight
Innovate BC is now accepting applications for Venture Spotlight. This program gives BC startups the chance to showcase their technology at the BC Pavilion at Web Summit. It’s a great opportunity to gain global exposure and grow your network. Apply by January 18, 2026.
PHSA Supply Chain Innovation Intake program
The PHSA Supply Chain Innovation Intake program helps bring new healthcare innovations into BC’s health system. The program helps identify and adopt new products, technologies, or services that can improve healthcare. Suppliers with solutions can submit them via the intake form for review.
BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
BioTalent Canada’s Science Horizons Youth Internship Program is accepting applications for its wage subsidy program that helps graduates acquire work experience in an environment-related STEM field. It covers the cost of a participant’s salary by 80% up to a maximum of $25,000.
PacifiCan’s Regional Tariff Response Initiative (RTRI)
The Regional Tariff Response Initiative provides funding for BC businesses to boost productivity, strengthen supply chains, and expand into new markets in response to trade disruptions.
Biotech Showcase 2026
Biotech Showcase 2026, held during J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week, provides presentation opportunities for biotech, seed-stage, and tech-bio companies. Applications are open from August 2025 through January 2026, enabling innovators to showcase their work to investors and potential strategic partners.
CASTL’s BIS programs
CASTL’s BIS programs provide online training designed to prepare individuals for careers in Canada’s life sciences sector. The Foundations program supports participants with prior science experience, while Industry Essentials is tailored for those without a scientific background. Both programs feature interactive online learning, with Foundations also offering an optional hands-on biomanufacturing component.
BioTalent Canada Career Starter Program
The BioTalent Canada Career Starter Program supports young people facing employment barriers in launching careers in Canada’s bio-economy. Employers may receive up to $20,000 in funding to offset hiring and training costs, helping make it easier to recruit and develop new talent.
Advancing the Commercialization of Genomics Innovation program
The Advancing the Commercialization of Genomics Innovation program offers co-funding to help Canadian teams move genomics research from lab to market, supporting solutions across health, environmental, and resource sectors. Expressions of Interest are currently open.
Innovate BC’s Early-Stage Demonstration Call 2025-26
Innovate BC’s Early-Stage Demonstration Call 2025–26 provides BC SMEs with up to $500,000 to pilot and validate locally developed technologies in real-world environments, supporting progress toward market readiness. Applications close December 21, 2025.
IP Pathways
IP Pathways is a certificate program that helps innovators learn how to protect, manage, and use their ideas through expert-led sessions and real-world examples.
Web Summit’s Vancouver Startup Program
Web Summit’s Vancouver Startup Program helps BC startups get ready through training, mentorship, and pitch support, while connecting local founders with global investors and opportunities. Applications are open for the May 2026 cohort.
adMare BioInnovations – Cohort VIII of its Executive Institute
adMare BioInnovations has announced the launch of Cohort VIII of its Executive Institute, bringing together life sciences leaders for advanced leadership development.
No current opportunities.
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BioTalent Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP)
Apply to BioTalent Canada’s Student Work Placement Program (SWPP), a paid internship/Work-Integrated Learning (WIL) initiative to provide students with on-the-job training to increase their job-readiness after graduation. Applications are accepted from August 5, 2025, to December 6, 2025, for Fall 2025 placements.
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BC Tech Intern Program
BC Tech is accepting applications for its internship program, which provides skilled individuals with internship experiences at tech companies and in tech roles at non-tech companies across BC.
University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering Internship
University of Calgary’s Schulich School of Engineering is offering four-, eight-, 12- or 16-month internships for Schulich’s biomedical engineering students who are equipped with specialized skills and industry knowledge. Apply now for free job postings, recruitment assistance, performance evaluation follow-ups, and more.
Learn more or email ecc@ucalgary.ca.
BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter program
Applications open for BioTalent Canada’s Career Starter program to benefit employers while helping youth transition into the job market. Employers participating can receive 60% of a youth’s salary, up to $20,000 in employer support.
Learn more or contact askme@biotalent.ca.
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program helps recent Canadian graduates under 30 gain full-time work experience in environmental STEM roles while providing employers funding to cover most of the intern’s salary and training costs.
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SCWIST Volunteer Programs
The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology has open opportunities to volunteer for their youth programs. Inspire the next generation of
STEM enthusiasts through mentorship, workshops, virtual panels, and more.
OBIO’s Cybersecurity & Digital Health Training for Health Science Professionals
Applications open for OBIO’s Cybersecurity & Digital Health Training for Health Science Professionals. Receive training and upskilling on the critical intersection of software development and cybersecurity in health products and medical devices. Submissions are accepted on a rolling basis.
BIO’s Academic Campus
Applications are open for BIO’s Academic Campus, a program for higher education institutions and research centers offering the Premier Access registration package, which includes discounted rates. Leverage the BIO Partnering™ system to request and schedule meetings with potential partners and gain visibility.
CASTL’s 2025 Course Catalogue
Apply to CASTL’s 2025 Course Catalogue, which offers a range of biomanufacturing training options. The course offers in-person or online lectures and hands-on workshops in various locations to tailor you and your team’s needs.
CASTL’s Elevate Program
Join CASTL’s Elevate Program, a 6-week national training initiative aimed at advancing Canada’s biomanufacturing sector through comprehensive training. Apply to be part of the next cohort.
Biogen’s PhD fellowship in Worldwide Medical (WWM)
Apply to Biogen’s PhD fellowship in Worldwide Medical (WWM), a two-year program that provides doctoral graduates with hands-on learning in Medical Affairs and the pharmaceutical industry within biotech.
The University of British Columbia’s School of Biomedical Engineering is proud to announce the launch of a new educational offering, the Micro-certificate in Innovation Leadership: Medical & Bio-Innovations. This program is designed to empower professionals in the life sciences and biotech sectors with the strategic skills needed to lead innovation and bring groundbreaking healthcare solutions to market.
SFU Medical School
The B.C. government has secured a permanent home for the new SFU medical school and opened applications, with the first cohort of 48 medical students to begin studies at the SFU Surrey campus in the interim.
StrongerBC Future Skills Grant
Registration is open for the next intake of the StrongerBC Future Skills Grant. The grant covers up to $3500 in eligible short-term skills training at a post-secondary institution. This offers an important opportunity to boost your professional skills and secure higher-paying roles.
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BioSkills Recognition Program
Through BioTalent Canada‘s BioSkills Recognition Program, you can showcase your abilities to employers in Canada’s growing biotech sector by being recognized as BioReadyTM Being BioReady lets employers know you have the skills to work in certain biotech jobs in Canada’s bio-economy.
CASTL Elevate
Applications are now being accepted for the Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences’ new national program, CASTL Elevate. The six-week program is being funded by Upskill Canada and the Government of Canada, and will give participants the opportunity to engage in self-directed learning opportunities that include BioTalent Canada’s Essential and Technical Skills Fundamentals, self-directed courses from the CASTL Online Academy, and more.
Student Work Placement Program
BioTalent Canada welcomes the federal government’s three-year funding commitment to the Student Work Placement Program, which supports work-integrated learning and helps connect students with employers in the bio-economy.
SCN-Mitacs Internship
The SCN–Mitacs Internship Partnership connects graduate students and postdocs with Canadian biotech companies working in stem cell and regenerative medicine. Participants complete an eight-month Mitacs-funded industry internship to gain hands-on research and business experience.
Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research
The ISSCR, in collaboration with STEMCELL Technologies, has launched a free, on-demand course titled Applying the ISSCR Standards for Research. The training provides practical guidance on implementing best practices in human stem cell research, including characterization, pluripotency, and genomic integrity.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
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NSERC Prizes
Canada’s Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council encourages nominations for its NSERC Prizes, recognizing exceptional science and engineering research community members.