Applications Open
Updated January 29, 2026
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.
Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases Team Award
The Advancing Groundbreaking Research in Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s Diseases Team Award, a new funding opportunity supporting interdisciplinary, BC-based research teams working to advance the diagnosis, treatment, and care of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases. Deadlines: Full application (applicant) due March 26, and full application (host institution) due April 2.
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.
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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.
AbbVie Biotech Innovators Award
The AbbVie Biotech Innovators Award, in partnership with adMare BioInnovations, provides early-stage Canadian biotech startups with one year of lab and office space at the adMare Innovation Centre in Montréal, plus access to mentorship and shared resources. Deadline: February 20, 2026.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
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.
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.
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.
Team Canada Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea
The Trade Commissioner Service of Canada is inviting Canadian companies to take part in a Team Canada Trade Mission to the Republic of Korea. The mission supports sectors including life sciences, clean energy, aerospace and defence, and ICT, and offers market insights, networking, and B2B meetings. Applications close February 13, 2026.
Switzerland co-innovation mission
A co-innovation mission to Switzerland focused on medical biotechnology will run May 3–8, 2026, and is open to Canadian SMEs. The program includes attendance at the Eureka Global Innovation Summit and Swiss Biotech Day, along with pitch sessions and B2B meetings with Swiss biotech companies and investors. Registration closes January 30, 2026.
Medtech Conference
The Medtech Conference is now accepting applications from those eager to help shape the discussions, themes, and content guiding the future of MedTech. Applications are due February 20, 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.
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.
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.
BIO Investment & Growth
The BIO Investment & Growth Conference has opened its call for company presentations, inviting biotech companies to apply for the opportunity to present their innovation and growth strategies to global investors and industry leaders.
Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
The Science Horizons Youth Internship Program supports employers in recruiting and mentoring recent post-secondary graduates for environment-related STEM positions, helping build workforce capacity while providing practical experience in Canada’s green economy.
Eurostars Call
The Eurostars Call for Proposals supports international R&D projects across 35+ countries and is open to Canadian SMEs and organizations in most sectors (excluding military). Projects are high-impact with quick review timelines. NRC IRAP client registration closes February 19, 2026, and proposals are due March 19, 2026.
No current opportunities.
Please let us know at communications@lifesciencesbc.ca if you are aware of any open opportunities you think should be featured!
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.
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.
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.
Applied Bioinformatics Micro-Credential
The Applied Bioinformatics Micro-Credential is a short, part-time program that builds practical skills for BC’s life sciences and biotech sectors. Delivered in a hybrid format over four weeks, it focuses on genomics and transcriptomics, teaching learners how to analyze NGS data, run genome assemblies, and perform RNA-seq analysis using R and command-line tools.
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.
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.
DigiMSK Lab
The DigiMSK Lab, led by Dr. Clare Ardern, is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow to lead the development of patient-centred generative AI prototypes aimed at reducing musculoskeletal diagnostic delays and improving access to care.
Vast Space
Vast Space is inviting professionals to take part in research on Earth and in space, including work on its Haven-1 Lab and future private missions to the International Space Station. Research areas include biotech, pharma, human health, materials science, AI, and STEM, with real-world and space applications.
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.