AReNA promises to mobilize the driving forces of the therapeutic RNA sector in Quebec and to facilitate exchanges and collaboration between all stakeholders in this niche thanks to a multi-channel communication strategy that includes the creation of a strong brand image and the development of an interactive web portal. The objective is to highlight Quebec’s potential in terms of RNA therapies and to stimulate scientific and industrial exchanges on a provincial and global scale.
In addition, the AReNA website offers a comprehensive vision of the RNA therapy sector, featuring a dedicated search engine consolidating information on all Quebec-based companies and academic organizations working in this field. This platform will enable users to discover key players, expertise, technologies, training programs and services related to RNA therapies in one place, while spotlighting Quebec’s RNA Hub to position the province as a leader in this innovative field.
Functioning as a robust communication and reference tool for Quebec and international stakeholders, the site curates major news and events in the RNA therapy arena. Thus, AReNA emerges as a pivotal hub for promoting and integrating advancements in RNA therapies globally.
Events and Partnerships: An annual program of events will foster interactions between industry and academia, strengthening Quebec’s positioning as a hub of innovation in RNA therapies.
Media Presence: An active social media campaign and newsletters will target key players to maximize the impact and attractiveness of the RNA therapy sector in Quebec.
Partners assigned to the RNA Mobilizing Project initiatives
Funding
Médicament Québec supports collaboration and infrastructure development activities involving academic and industrial partners with a view to repositioning Quebec’s pharmaceutical industry and increasing the province’s independence in the discovery, development and production of active ingredients used to make known or innovative drugs. Ultimately, the goal is to strengthen Quebec’s pharmaceutical supply chain and industry.
Genome Quebec catalyzes the development and excellence of genomics research and promote its integration and democratization.
The FRQ supports and promotes excellence in research and the training of the next generation of researchers in the natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences and humanities, and arts and humanities.
CQDM is a non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium whose mission is to support and facilitate multi-stakeholder collaborative R&D that accelerates translation of leading-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy.
Created in April 2021, Axelys is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the economic and social prosperity of Quebec by accelerating the development and transfer of high-potential innovations stemming from public research.
Training
CASTL provides industry-informed technical skills development and training specializing in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. We are the talent engine powering Canada’s biomanufacturing sector ensuring that future and current employees have the required skills to meet the growth of the industry and succeed in their careers.
Visibility and influence
Montréal InVivo represents the life sciences and health technologies (LSHT) cluster of Greater Montreal.
Montréal InVivo a non-profit economic development organization that aims to create a business environment conducive to innovation, growth and competitiveness of public and private organizations in the LSHT sector.
Created in April 2021, Axelys is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the economic and social prosperity of Quebec by accelerating the development and transfer of high-potential innovations stemming from public research.
CQDM is a non-profit biopharmaceutical research consortium whose mission is to support and facilitate multi-stakeholder collaborative R&D that accelerates translation of leading-edge discoveries into vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics addressing unmet medical needs while generating significant benefits for the Canadian economy.
Service platforms
IRCM – L’Institut de recherches cliniques de Montréal
To accelerate the understanding of diseases and identify treatments, the IRCM was born from the desire to make both basic and clinical research part of the same equation.
McGill University is one of Canada’s best-known institutions of higher learning and one of the leading universities in the world. The McGill Centre for RNA Sciences (MCRS) unites world-class researchers to foster excellence in interdisciplinary RNA sciences at McGill and partner institutions, through training and translation of RNA discoveries into innovative clinical and technological applications.
Recognized for its innovative spirit, the University of Sherbrooke (UdeS) is a leading partner of provincial and regional governments in promoting social, cultural, and economic development. The RNomics Platform at UdeS was launched in 2006 to offer a wide range of sequencing services specializing in RNA variant detection and high-throughput screening.
Technology transfer and entrepreneurship
Created in April 2021, Axelys is a non-profit organization whose mission is to contribute to the economic and social prosperity of Quebec by accelerating the development and transfer of high-potential innovations stemming from public research.
Partners
AReNA is proud to collaborate with partners who contribute to the success of Quebec’s Therapeutic RNA sector.
ARN Québec is a non-profit organization created in 2023 that aims to mobilize, represent, and support the scientific community in the field of RNA and to work closely with various stakeholders in the ecosystem to harness the potential of RNA discoveries and applications in all sectors of the life sciences.
RNA Canada ARN is a non-profit organization, established in 2023. RNA Canada ARN researchers share an appreciation for the variety of RNA types and functions. They are working together to harness the power of RNA biology to improve the lives of Canadians via therapeutic, diagnostic, agricultural, and biotechnology advances.
Montréal International
The Greater Montreal Economic Development Agency
Montréal International (MI) supports the economic development of Greater Montreal by attracting sustainable wealth and talent from abroad, while accelerating the success of its partners and clients. Its mission is to attract foreign direct investment, international organizations, and international talent to the region.