ABOUT CAN-DESYNE

The Can-DESyNe ecosystem will leverage and connect existing and new regional and sector specific resources, multinationals, established SMEs, innovative start-ups and academic expertise to establish Canada as a global leader in novel, industrial scale advanced bio-manufacturing technologies and biotechnologies that will benefit numerous end users.

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The ecosystem will focus on three sectors, namely industrial biotechnology, agriculture and agri-food, and health and biosciences, selected for, 1) industry/market pull; 2) existing pan-Canadian initiatives spanning research to commercialization TRL levels, 3) urgent requirement and imminent opportunities for sustainable alternatives to traditional manufacturing technologies, 4) economic and societal importance to Canada and Canadians.

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Fundamental elements required to establish Canada as a leader through the National Engineering Biology-Enabled, Sustainable Bio-Manufacturing and Bio-Technology Ecosystem are:

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1. Strengthening Canadian Advantage- a Technology Adoption & Infrastructure Network will link existing SynBio technology facilities to expedite access to expertise, tools, technologies, resources and training.  

2. Driving innovation- driven by industry, Can-DESyNe partners will co-develop a suite of flexible programs to feed the technology pipeline.  

3. Translation to Commercialization- products and/or processes will be moved forward via Can-DESyNe collaborations and consortia, for technology implementation and industrial scale up. Start-ups will benefit from international accelerator programs and a dedicated landing pad.  

4. Regulation and Outreach- establishing global leadership for regulatory frameworks and pathways to adoption.

5. Training and Mentorship- integral to all activities and enriched by 16 Canadian undergraduate iGEM teams.