BIO 2026: CQDM and Investissement Québec bring the ecosystem together to drive biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations

On the sidelines of BIO 2026, CQDM and Investissement Québec International brought together more than 100 life sciences stakeholders for a reverse pitch session aimed at accelerating biopharmaceutical R&D collaborations. A format designed to align industry needs with innovation The reverse pitch format enables large pharmaceutical companies to present their priorities and R&D needs directly…

Call for Ideas: Next-generation immunotherapies

CQDM is pleased to launch a call for ideas for the upcoming CQDM Connect-Pharma: Pitch Day, focused on next-generation immunotherapies. Selected applicants will present their innovations to experts from CQDM’s global pharmaceutical members on September 16, 2026. Our objective is to bring ground-breaking, innovative Canadian research to CQDM’s pharmaceutical members and facilitate interactions between our…

Connect-BIO — Quebec Biofabrication Forum – April 7

The strategic consortium PROTEO, in collaboration with CQDM, is pleased to announce the upcoming Connect‑BIO – Quebec Forum on Biofabrication, a must‑attend event for researchers, innovators, and life sciences entrepreneurs. This gathering will bring together experts, scientists, and industry leaders to discuss the latest advances, challenges, and opportunities shaping Quebec’s biofabrication ecosystem. What to Expect…

For the first time, Connect-Bio is coming to Toronto

CQDM, in partnership with NGen, invites you to Connect-Bio | Bringing Together Canada’s Genomics Ecosystem, a flagship event uniting Canada’s genomics, life sciences, and biopharmaceutical innovation ecosystem. This Toronto edition will bring together companies and organizations active in genomics or interested in the field—from pharmaceutical companies to innovative startups and service providers, as well as…

Connect-BIO: Reinventing Preclinical Research – Approaches to Reduce Animal Use

CQDM invites you to its next Connect-BIO, a must-attend event bringing together researchers and entrepreneurs to discuss the future of preclinical research, focused on innovative and responsible approaches aimed at reducing the use of animals. On the agenda:🔬 Hear from renowned expert speakers💬 Engage in discussions, ask questions, and expand your knowledge🤝 Wrap up the…

Sweet pharma day

📅 April 29th, 2026 CQDM is proud to be a partner of the 5th edition of the Sweet Pharma Day, a flagship event taking place on April 29th, 2026. This unique gathering will showcase 16 Canadian start-ups, each presenting their innovative research projects to an audience of leading pharmaceutical companies, investors, and key life sciences…

Call for Ideas: Innovations in Targeting Moieties for Precision Therapeutics

CQDM is pleased to launch a call for ideas for our upcoming CQDM Connect-Pharma: Pitch Day. We are searching for world-class research on targeting moieties that can revolutionize precision medicine to present to domain experts from leading global pharmaceutical organizations on November 20th, 2025. Our objective is to bring ground-breaking, innovative Canadian research to CQDM’s pharmaceutical…

Information Webinars – RNA Innovation for Businesses Program

Want to learn more about the funding program and ask your questions live? Join one of our information webinars hosted by the CQDM team. 📅 Upcoming sessions: These sessions will help you better understand the program’s objectives, eligibility criteria, available funding, and how to submit your application.

Effervescence Panel with Conscience

As part of our partnership with Conscience, CQDM is proud to co-host a panel at EFFERVESCENCE 2025, the must-attend life sciences event in North America.🎤 Panel: Building the Future Together – Open Science in Drug DevelopmentThis discussion will bring together Matt Goddeeris (Every Cure), Sébastien Giguère (Valence Discovery), Jason Karamchandani (C-BIG Repository, McGill University), and…

Connect-BIO: biomarkers and next-generation diagnostic tools

CQDM and Québec Vitae invite you to their Connect-BIO event, a must-attend gathering for researchers and entrepreneurs passionate about biomarkers and next-generation diagnostic tools! The event will be held in French. Agenda:🔬 Attend presentations from renowned experts.💬 Engage, ask questions, and expand your knowledge.🤝 Conclude the day with a networking cocktail to broaden your connections…

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