What we do
As Saskatchewan's life science association, Ag-West Bio is the province's bioeconomy catalyst. Since 1989, our mandate has been to help grow the province's bioscience sector. We do this through:
Business support
- market analysis and business plan assistance, training and development
- search for innovative research ideas, intellectual property and advanced technologies
- matching protégés with mentors through the Raj Manek Mentorship Program
- Commercialization Fund: early-stage funding for bioscience companies
Communication
- representation on provincial, national and international committees and focus groups
- a website which includes an online directory of Saskatchewan bioscience companies
- Bio-Bulletin online newsletter with articles and events from Saskatchewan’s life science sector
- business development and networking opportunities at Ag-West Bio events
- helping organizations make valuable connections by leading delegations to relevant conferences
- bringing together industry and research leaders for conferences and workshops
Regulatory and policy expertise
- a thorough understanding of current policy and regulations, and their impact on biobusiness
- provide an industry perspective to government
- support the development of a transparent and efficient policy and regulatory framework
