Bringing Innovative Ideas to Life
The BioInnovation Challenge is an Atlantic Canadian business competition to recognize significant commercialization potential in Health and Life Sciences.
We understand that, more than ever, a strong and vibrant economy in our region requires continuous innovation and the creation of new Health and Life Sciences companies. Early stage companies evolve over time to become major employers in the community and encourage a culture of entrepreneurship and innovation – key ingredients for prosperity.
Recent BIC News
- NEWS RELEASE: BioNova’s BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) Invites Applications from Early-Stage Health and Life Sciences Entrepreneurs in Atlantic Canada
- NEWS RELEASE – BioNova Announces Swiftsure Innovations as the Winner of the Tenth Annual BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) at BioPort 2020
- ENTREVESTOR: BioInnovation Challenge Opens
Since its inception in 2011 the BioInnovation Challenge has provided
$465K in prize value to accelerate start-ups
70+ companies and research organizations from Atlantic Canada the opportunity to participate in the program, each receiving significant training to be positioned for business growth
What past participants of the BioInnovation Challenge are saying…
The BioInnovation Challenge (BIC) was created by BioNova, to help ease the transition from research laboratory to market. But BIC is more then just a competition; its a business accelerator program specifically designed for the Health and Life Sciences sector and also connects entrepreneurs to investors, the media and influential people in the industry.