4th BioMarine Business Convention

September 09, 2013 — September 12, 2013 — Halifax, Nova Scotia

Invitation to attend the 4^th BioMarine^TM Business Convention

Halifax welcomes the 4^th BioMarine^TM Business Convention from September 9 - 12, 2013. Co-organized with the National Research Council of Canada (NRC), the convention brings together international business leaders, government representatives, scientists, academics and civil society communities to discover and share innovative solutions for advancing economic development of bio-marine business sectors.

The developing program proposes business-to-business (B2B) meetings, several networking sessions, a trade show and two full days of presentations. The convention’s format is designed to encourage discussions and the sharing of information about sustainable business opportunities in marine biotechnologies, aquaculture and aquafeed, and marine natural products.

An innovation advantage for Canadian companies

New to the convention this year, BioMarine^TM welcomes the participation of EUREKA! The European-based network of 40-plus member countries supports market-driven R&D and innovation projects across all technological sectors in Europe and beyond. Through NRC, Canada’s national office for EUREKA, Canadian technology-intensive small and medium size enterprises (SMEs) can access technology, expertise and markets in EUREKA member countries by participating in these projects. NRC’s Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) can provide direct support for eligible Canadian SMEs.

For more information or to register for the 4^th BioMarine^TM Business Convention, click on 4^th BioMarine^TM Business Convention or email the organizers at Biomarine2013@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca.