Capitalizing on ideas
Ag-West Bio forms a bridge between research and development institutions and industry, government policy makers and regulators, the general public and the bio-based economy.
Combining knowledge, expertise, and experience, we provide a centralized hub of market knowledge and intelligence with sector-based information, analysis, and training and development contributing to business growth and competitiveness.
We link knowledge and capital with science and enterprise in the development of products that satisfy market needs.
Mentorship
Ag-West Bio is a supporter of The Raj Manek Business Mentorship Program and its firm focus on building a strong small business climate. The Mentorship Program allows Ag-West to offer business mentorship as a service to our bio-entrepreneur clients. In return, we offer experienced business mentors to the Program from our network of industry stakeholders.
Ag-West Bio encourages its clients to become Protégés and use the Business Mentorship Program as a valuable component in developing skills needed for a successful business. We work with Protégés to identify specific goals to attain milestones in their technology commercialization plan.
Economic growth and capital
We provide seed capital and help in locating matching funds for start-ups or expanding companies. Our funding supports promising technologies at the early stages of development presenting too great a risk for private capital sources.
Seed capital ranges from $50,000 to $300,000, and is targeted to research and development projects where a clear pathway to commercialization can be shown.
Funding Information
Finding business information and developing business opportunities in the new 'Bio-based Economy' often requires time, resources and an understanding of policies, programs and financial sources. The following links may help guide you through the process and point you to some useful resources.
- Capital Resources for Saskatchewan life-science firms (pdf)
- Angel Investment Network
- Saskatchewan Industry and Resources – Sector Profile (pdf)
Opportunities
More information can be accessed through the Business and Finance category in the Resources & LInks section of this website.
Check the funding/ financing section of our go-BiO database to find links to other funding sources: www.go-bio.ca