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Biohubx is an industry-facing not-for-profit organization supporting scale up and growth stage ventures in health tech and the life sciences. We are a critical component of the life science ecosystem in Alberta for companies addressing new and expanding markets. Through our turn-key facilities and our extensive network of industry experts and resources we attract companies and support them through this critical stage of commercialization. We support ventures by providing:
- laboratory and office space
- lab-for-rent (day use)
- specialized equipment
- supply chain
- ecosystem and commercial resources
- virtual office and commercial address
- regulatory and quality certification
- sterilization and validation services, including report preparation
- access to capital
- strategic advisory services
- technical support
Biohubx received federal funding to support ventures in the life sciences.
Business Model
Each Biohubx facility co-locates ventures with industry partners for mutual benefit.
Benefits to Industry Partners
- Exposure to up and coming innovation
- Public funding to de-risk investment in facility
- Integration to local life sciences innovation ecosystem
- Alignment with corporate responsibility strategy
- Association with regional innovation cluster
Benefits to Start-ups
- Advantageous for pre-revenue or early revenue ventures in critical growth or expansion stage, commercializing or preparing to commercialize
- Lower barrier to entering manufacturing process through:
- flexible access to laboratory and office space
- flexible to start-up’s operational cycles
- managed lab environment fitted for achieving various industry standards such as ISO certification
- community support through access to network of mentors and industry partners
- introductions to key ecosystem resources -access to capital
Ecosystem resources
- connected to post-secondary research institutes
- biotech mentors and entrepreneur support
- funding opportunities: public and private
Specialty themes for future facilities
- Digital health
- Artificial intelligence (AI) as technology enablers for technology-focused companies addressing health and performance related to life sciences
- Bio-manufacturing
- Health and human performance
Objectives
Biohubx is an attractive option for companies interested in accessing clinical samples, lower cost manufacturing and operations in North America. Biohubx is interested in engaging companies looking to enter the North American market through Alberta, and start-ups interested in accessing manufacturing facilities in a de-risked and flexible arrangement. As a leader in the life sciences sector in Alberta, Biohubx supports the success of all of its partners and is well connected to resources that drive business growth.
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