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A Message From the President and CEO BioAlberta News Industry News Career Opportunities Industry Funding, Events and Conferences BioAlberta Publications

BIOTECanada - Competing against the world for biotech success

Ceapro Inc - Announces Receipt of Site License from Health Canada

Edmonton Economic Development Corporation - Launches new website to help entrepreneurs and companiesaccess EEDC services and programs

Health City - Announces collaboration with Boehringer Ingelheim (Canada) Ltd. to better predict disease risk,frailty in seniors

MEDLIOR Health Outcomes Research Ltd. - Awarded inaugural funding through Government of Canada’s WomenEntrepreneurship Fund

Metabolomic Technologies Inc. - MTI Announces New State-of-the-Art Clinical Space in DynaLIFE Accelerator Lab

Pacylex Pharmaceuticals Inc. - Alberta startup uses cancer’s instability against itself

Parvus Therapeutics - Enters into Worldwide Collaboration and License Agreement with Genentech to DevelopNavacim™ Therapeutics for the Treatment of Autoimmune Diseases

Phoenix Bio Group - including Edmonton-based subsidiary KMT Hepatech Inc - Received the prestigious "300Most Vibrant Small and Medium Enterprises Award” from Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.

University Hospital Foundation - Alberta Boehringer Ingelheim Collaboration aims to tackle care gaps in respiratorydiseases

June 2019 - Newsletter Table of Contents

A Message From the President and CEO

BIO 2019: It Starts With One

The theme of this year’s BIO International Convention was “It Starts With One” – one idea, one molecule and so on. From an Alberta perspective, it started with “oneteam.”

Alberta was a small but significant presence at BIO, held June 3-6, 2019 in Philadelphia, PA and would not have been possible without so many generous sponsors(see list below). Led by BioAlberta, this year we teamed up with our partners to showcase Alberta’s research capacity, extensive data assets, and most of all, ourability to partner and collaborate. Representatives from University of Calgary, Alberta Real World Evidence Consortium, Alberta Clinical Trials Networks, AlbertaInnovates and BioAlberta worked the Alberta Booth in the Canada Pavilion answering questions about Alberta’s capacity and encouraging delegates to come toAlberta.

On Tuesday afternoon, the University of Alberta Hospital Foundation took the stage (literally) to showcase three partnerships with global companies – BoehringerIngelheim, Takeda and Novo Nordisk – to demonstrate Alberta’s capacity in the real world evidence space.

On Tuesday evening at the Alberta Reception, Team Alberta again put its best foot forward and welcomed over 150 guests in a relaxed atmosphere. There wastremendous energy in the room as our team provided the typical Alberta hospitality that attendees have come to expect. We received many positive commentsabout the reception and significant interest in the Alberta companies in attendance including Pacylyx Pharmaceuticals Inc. from Edmonton and Nanostics Inc., amedical device and biotechnology company from Calgary. There were also many favourable comments about the recent Parvus Therapeutics (a biopharmaceuticalcompany from Calgary) partnership with Genentech (a biotech subsidiary of Roche based in San Francisco, CA), which is being viewed as a bellwether forCanadian biotech.

Now the real work begins. The intensity of BIO and the show floor now transforms into follow up, engagement with those who were interested in what Alberta canoffer and planning for BIO 2020. We will begin working with our partners over the summer on the program we want to build and lobby to have a political presence in2020. It’s important for Alberta decision makers to understand that research and commercialization activities in the life sciences sector are extremely competitiveand global - an area where we need to be at our best as we compete with emerging countries such as Korea.

Mel Wong

President and CEO, BioAlberta

Photos of Alberta Delegation at BIO 2019

Sabine Moritz of the University of Calgary; and Wendy Lomas and RobbStoddard of BioAlberta in front of the Alberta booth

Christy Holtby, of University Hospital Foundation making announcement atCanada Pavilion

Christian Macher, President, Novartis Canada speaking at the Alberta ReceptionSource: Pamela Fralick

More than 150 life sciences investors, entrepreneurs and decision-makersattended the Alberta Reception

Thank You to BioAlberta's Sponsors for BIO 2019Alberta InnovatesAlberta Clinical Research ConsortiumAlberta RWE ConsortiumCalgary Economic DevelopmentEnterprise EdmontonInstitute of Health Economics

NACTRC Real World EvidenceNorthern Alberta Clinical Trials + Research CentreNovartis CanadaUniversity Hospital FoundationUniversity of AlbertaUniversity of Calgary

BioAlberta News

BioAlberta is seeking a Manager Industry Development (in Edmonton, AB)

The Manager Industry Development will be responsible for promoting the growth of a vibrant life sciences industry in Alberta by providing advice and support tomembers and SMEs through the development of strong industry clusters within BioAlberta's core and emerging life sciences sectors.

BioAlberta and McCarthy Tétrault's Seminar "Canadian Patent Issues in the Life Sciences" (Event is June 19, 2019. Breakfast in Calgary,AB. Afternoon in Edmonton, AB)

Attend this free event to learn about patent issues impacting the life sciences sector including amendments to Canada’s pharmaceutical pricing regime; keydevelopments in patent prosecution, including prosecution history estoppel; trends in new patent litigation actions under the amended PM(NOC) Regulations; andpatent term restoration in Canada.

BioAlberta and Deloitte launch their biennial survey "Alberta Life Sciences - State of the Industry 2019" (Survey closes June 30, 2019)

Help us make the case for the life sciences industry as a key contributor to economic growth and diversification. Those surveyed represent a wide range fromstartups to large public companies involved in all sectors of the life sciences industry, from pharmaceuticals and medical devices to industrial biotechnology andfunctional foods & natural health products. The survey provides a snapshot of the health and growth of the industry, while alerting industry stakeholders andgovernment decision makers to areas that could benefit from new programs and initiatives.

BioAlberta publishes concern with upcoming PMPRB regulations

In a recent advertorial in The Hill Times, Mel Wong voices concern with upcoming changes to the Patented Medicine Review Board regulations. He says, "There isan industry in Canada that employs tens of thousands of Canadians in high-value jobs and produces products that contribute to our quality of life every day. Thatsame industry is currently facing regulatory uncertainty, price uncertainty, and restricted market access. No, I’m not talking about Canada’s energy industry, butrather our pharmaceutical and life sciences industry. More than 16,000 people in Alberta depend on direct and indirect jobs from the life sciences industry accordingto a 2017 Deloitte study..." Read more HERE.

BioAlberta hosts Member Networking Events in Edmonton and Calgary

BioAlberta helps its member organizations to grow through events that stimulate connections, build relationships and spark new opportunities. Held in Edmonton onMay 21 at Brewsters in Oliver (see photo below) and May 23 in Calgary at Jameson’s in Brentwood, more than 50 members and individuals from the investmentcommunity, government and innovation support organizations gathered to exchange business cards, ideas and news.

BioAlberta and Alberta Innovates release their biennial Hemp Directory 2019

The Hemp Directory 2019 is a comprehensive listing of companies and service organizations in the hemp processing sector and those companies that use hempfeedstock in their products. The directory also includes service companies and consulting companies with expertise in biological materials and processes, andindustry associations supporting numerous companies in this industry.

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BioAlberta's 20th Anniversary Annual AGM and Awards Gala (Event is September 24, 2019. Edmonton, AB)

Hosted by BioAlberta, with the support of many valued event sponsors, this annual event showcases the outstanding innovation and business achievements ofAlberta's vibrant health and life sciences industry.

Date: Tuesday, September 24, 2019Location: The Westin Edmonton

Watch website for details.

Industry News

Career Opportunities

BioAlberta is seeking a Manager Industry Development (Edmonton, AB)

FREDsense is seeking a Hardware Engineer (Calgary, AB)

KMT Hepatech is seeking a Research Planning and Business Development Assistant(Edmonton, AB)

Industry Funding, Events and Conferences

All Sectors

AI TechConnect Spring Conference & Expo (Event is June 17-19, 2019. Boston, MA)Our goal is to accelerate the deployment and adoption of AI technologies into key industry sectors, including in advanced materials, medical and biotech,energy and sustainability, electronics and sensors, and advanced manufacturing.

CANNABIS - STRUCTURE, FACILITY DESIGN & TECHNOLOGY (Event is June 19, 2019. Calgary, AB)Hosted by MGO, MCW engineering, University of Calgary and others, this free event is to share valuable lessons learned from licensed producers,engineers, architects and builders.

TELUS Pitch - Small Business Grant Contest (Application deadline is June 23, 2019)With more than $150,000 in prizes on the line, TELUS Pitch is Canada’s largest small business competition, offering Canadian entrepreneurs the chance toreap the rewards of their hard work with a $100,000 cash payout.

Young Startup Ventures' New York Venture Summit 2019 "Where Innovation Meets Capital" (Applications to pitch to investors are now beingaccepted. Event is July 9-10, 2019. New York City, NY)Intended for startups seeking capital and exposure, and investors seeking new deals, the Summit will feature venture panels, company presentations andhigh level networking. BioAlberta members receive 10% off early bird rates with discount code: BIOALBVIP.

Join German-Canadian Centre for Innovation and Research's 2019 Matchmaking Mission to Europe (Mission is November 25 – December 4, 2019.Europe.)Up to 20 Alberta technology SMEs will be selected. They will meet potential R&D partners who qualify with them for support from the Alberta-EuropeTechnology Collaboration Fund, learn how to do business in the local region, and network. Travel grant is available.

Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF), Stream 5: National Ecosystems (continuous intake)SIF aims to support large-scale, national innovation ecosystems through high impact collaborations across Canada. Proposals from all sectors are invited toapply for a minimum of $10 million for industrial research and technology demonstration projects, with the goal of accelerating commercialization and scalingup businesses.

OPEN-ENDED FUNDING PROGRAMS

BioIndustrial / Cleantech

Get Funding to Attend BIO World Congress on Industrial Biotechnology and AgTech (Application deadline is June 15, 2019. Event is July 8-11, 2019. DesMoines, Iowa)Attendees at BIO World Congress will learn of the latest advances in industrial chemicals and products, food ingredients, advanced biofuels and biorefineryplatforms, synthetic biology, agricultural technologies, crop production and more. Travel subsidy is available from Prairie Bioscience Canada.

Globe Series' GLOBE Forum (Event is February 11-13, 2020. Vancouver, BC)Join more than 2,000 business, government, and civil society leaders to share insights, find inspiration, make connections, and identify new opportunities inthe clean economy.

OPEN-ENDED FUNDING PROGRAMS

Health

Canadian Cytometry and Microscopy Association (June 17 -18, 2019. Edmonton, AB)Topics will include imaging cytometry, high parameter immunophenotyping, small particle and environmental flow cytometry, computational approaches, andmachine learning.

Discovery Day: Advanced Tumour Diagnostics (Event is June 19, 2019. Calgary, AB)This free event will provide members of Alberta Health Services' Cancer Strategic Clinical Network (SCN), along with other health system leaders andstakeholders to increase their understanding of diagnostic tools that are currently being researched or in the process of being commercialized. Tools thatcould accelerate early cancer diagnosis. This event is brought to you by the DiscoveryLab, Alberta Health Services, W21C, Alberta Public Laboratories,Alberta Innovates, Dynalife Medical Labs, Innovate Calgary, Alberta Innovates, Alberta Cancer Foundation, NACTRC, Hunter Hub for EntrepreneurialThinking and TEC Edmonton.

Get Funding to Attend BIO Asia Taiwan 2019 (Event is July 24-28, 2019. Taipei, Taiwan)explore business opportunities with Taiwan's emerging biotech sectors in electronics & information industries, medical and healthcare organization,multinational corporations, financial institutions and countries and state offices. For support to attend, contact nancy.terris@gov.ab.ca.

Alberta Innovates' Cancer Screening Research and Innovation Opportunity (CSRIO) Stream II: Solution Implementation (Application deadline is August 30,2019) Apply for up to $750,000 to test the implementation of a solution to a defined gap in cancer screening in underserved populations.

Get Funded to Attend MedTech Conference (Application deadline is June 21, 2019. Event is September 22-25, 2019. Boston, MA)A select 10 Canadian MedTech companies will get financial support of up to 75% of eligible expenses. The MedTech Conference is an opportunity to connectwith thousands of medical technology and related professionals in one place, at one time.

OPEN-ENDED FUNDING PROGRAMS

Agriculture BioTech, Natural Health Products and Functional Foods

ReThink Events' Indoor AgTech Innovation Summit (Event is June 19-20, 2019. New York, NY)Calling start-ups to showcase an innovative technology solution to an international audience of indoor operators, food producers, technology developers andretailers in Technology Showcase and TechHub.

Duxes' 4th Nutraceutical and Functional Food Asia Pacific Summit 2019 (Event is June 25-26, 2019. Singapore)The Asia-Pacific region is projected to be the fastest-growing market for nutraceuticals and functional foods, with emerging nations such as China,Indonesia, and Thailand boosting overall market demand. This event will inform on regulatory framework for functional foods in important jurisdictions, anddetail important market developments.

Duxes' 9th China International Nutraceutical and Functional Food Summit 2019 (Event is September 18-20, 2019. Beijing, China)Within the Asia Pacific region, China offers the most promising market for functional foods and nutraceuticals, due largely to an aging population. This eventwill focus on healthy aging and sports nutrition and provide a platform for attendees to educate themselves with market conditions for the Chinesenutraceutical and functional food industry.

Natural Products Canada's 3rd Annual NCN-NPC Investor Meeting (Event is September 18-19, 2019. Toronto, ON)The meeting offers high-potential Canadian companies extraordinary access to Nutrition Capital Network's top-tier list of cornerstone investors, includingUnilever, Cargill, General Mills and Smuckers.

Duxes' 3rd Global Human Nutrition and Wellness Forum 2019 (Event is November 18-19, 2019. Frankfurt, Germany)Learn about the industry's market environment, establish business relations and find global partners.

OPEN-ENDED FUNDING PROGRAMS

BioAlberta Publications

BioAlberta regularly publishes reports and other publications about the life sciences industry in Alberta, including: BioTalent Canada's National 2018-2019 Compensation Guide Deloitte and BioAlberta's Life Sciences in Alberta: State of the Industry 2017 BioAlberta's Biozine: Alberta's Life Sciences Directory BioAlberta's 2017-18 Annual Report BioAlberta's 2019 Hemp Directory BioAlberta's 2017 Bioindustrial Directory BioAlberta's 2017 Functional Foods and Natural Health Products Directory BioAlberta Medical Device and Technology Industry RoadmapClick HERE to view all publications.

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