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Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section

BIOS supports bio-economy companies with specialized facilities, equipment and expertise.

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Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section

Introduction

The Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section (BIOS) provides technical and industry development support for the development, scale-up and commercialization of non-food value-added products and applications. Adding value to Alberta’s biomass resources helps to create jobs, stimulate economic diversification and grow the provincial economy.

A team of dedicated professionals can help you advance your bio-based project, from biomaterials and bio-based chemicals to bioenergy and natural health products.

The Bio Processing Innovation Centre (BPIC) – operated by BIOS – provides essential product development and scale-up support. BPIC offers a suite of facilities, lab- and pilot-scale production equipment, and expertise to help companies succeed.

Find out more about our services.

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Photo of the Bio-Industrial Opportunities facility

Tour the facility 2 ways by viewing drone footage and a 3D walking tour.

Photos of pea meal in the Bio Processing Innovation Centre

A suite of facilities, equipment and expertise to help researchers and companies succeed.

Photo of of people working in the Bio Processing Innovation Centre
Services

Supports bio-economy development with specialized services and access to state-of-the-art equipment.

Contact

Connect with the Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section:

Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-644-8118
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]

Address:
Bio-Industrial Opportunities Section
O.S. Longman Building
4th Floor, 6909 116 Street
Edmonton, Alberta  T6H 4P2

Ken Gossen, Executive Director:
Phone: 780-980-4860
Email: [email protected]

Hong Qi, Director:
Phone: 780-644-8128
Email: [email protected]