BioCreate Program

📋 Eligible Entities - Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) operating in Canada - Companies focused on genomics and engineering biology applications - Businesses in the following sectors: - Health and healthcare - Food and agriculture - Cleantech and environmental solutions - Must demonstrate intent to commercialize genomics or engineering biology-enabled products/technologies - Canadian-based organizations with capacity to participate in mentorship and investor engagement activities ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant structure: Non-repayable funding (grant-based, not a loan) - Specific amounts: Not disclosed in program description; varies by stage and project scope - Matching requirements: Likely required but not specified in available details - Additional value: - Mentorship and business support services (in-kind) - Access to specialized infrastructure and facilities - Investor showcase opportunities - Networking and commercialization support ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Research & Development related to genomics and engineering biology - Product commercialization activities and market entry preparation - Technology development and validation - Proof-of-concept and prototype advancement - Sector-specific applications in health, food/agriculture, or cleantech - Infrastructure access and utilization costs - Business development and commercialization planning ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Must demonstrate viable commercialization pathway for genomics/engineering biology technology - Participation in mentorship program is mandatory - Engagement in investor showcase events required for visibility and funding access - Focus on moving technology from development to market-ready stage - Compliance with sector-specific regulations (health, food safety, environmental standards as applicable) - Progress reporting and milestone tracking throughout funding period - Technology must address real market opportunities in eligible sectors