Government of Canada boosts life sciences innovation with support for CIRION BioPharma Research Inc.


 
 

Laval business receives $600,000 in financial assistance from Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions (CED).

LAVAL, QC, Jan. 16, 2023 - Supporting innovation contributes to economic development in Quebec's regions. That is why the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Quebec Lieutenant, today announced, on behalf of the Honourable Pascale St–Onge, Minister of Sport and Minister responsible for CED, a repayable contribution of $600,000 for CIRION BioPharma Research Inc. (CIRION). This CED support will enable the business to become more competitive and accelerate its growth.

Launched in 1996 at the Québec Biotechnology Innovation Centre (QBIC) in the Laval Biopole, CIRION is a contract research business specializing in immunology and molecular biology. It offers cutting-edge expertise to support the development of biologic and biosimilar medications, specifically to determine immunogenicity. Now with its own facilities measuring over 3367 m2 within the Laval Biopole, CIRION also provides the global biopharmaceutical industry, as part of clinical and pre–clinical studies, global centralized laboratory services including the design of analytical investigation protocols, the management of all analytical facets of a multi-site investigation protocol, required laboratory testing, and full logistics for specimen management.

These services are available internationally through alliances with centralized laboratories that offer comparable services. This project will enable CIRION to both acquire new laboratory instruments to remain at the cutting edge of technology and conduct further marketing in the U.S. and elsewhere around the world, which will translate into the creation of many jobs.

The Government of Canada recognizes and supports innovative businesses and organizations that are a source of pride in their communities. Quebec's economic recovery relies, among other things, on organizations with strong roots in the regional economy. Innovation is a major contributor to growth, as well as a key asset in rebuilding a stronger, more resilient, greener, and more just economy for all.