Accelerating the Development of Biopharmaceutical Start-ups
AReNA provides tools to help you better understand the challenges of biopharmaceutical development, identify support programs suited to your stage of growth, and access targeted expertise to help you take the next steps.
On this page
- White Paper : seven challenges with influence on the development of start-ups
- Directory of support organizations
- BIS Foundations Training : Therapeutic development
- PERCER : Developing Entrepreneurial Skills
Foundational Tools
RESOURCE
Livre blanc
Préparer les jeunes pousses biopharmaceutiques à franchir les étapes critiques de leur maturation
Basé sur une soixantaine de consultations menées auprès d’acteurs de l’écosystème, ce livre blanc met en lumière sept défis qui influencent la maturation des jeunes pousses biopharmaceutiques au Québec. Il présente des pistes de réflexion à deux niveaux complémentaires :
- Renforcer les capacités des jeunes pousses
- Améliorer les conditions offertes par l’écosystème pour favoriser leur progression.
White Paper
Preparing Biopharmaceutical Start-ups to Navigate the Critical Stages of Their Development
Drawing on consultations with approximately 60 ecosystem stakeholders, this white paper highlights seven challenges that influence the development of biopharmaceutical start-ups in Quebec. It discusses opportunities for action to:
- Better prepare them to reach critical development milestones
- Strengthen the conditions needed to create value and attract capital.
INTERACTIVE TOOL
Directory of Support Organizations
The Right Support at the Right Stage
Explore organizations that offer Quebec biopharmaceutical start-ups training, mentorship, coaching, and access to experts and networks, as well as funding and commercialization support. Find resources suited to your project’s stage of development, needs and profile
Support Opportunities
TRAINING
BIS Foundations : Understanding Therapeutic Development
Developed by adMare BioInnovations and delivered by CASTL
An eight-week virtual training program for early-career scientists who want to advance a discovery toward a therapeutic application. The program explains the therapy development pathway, helps participants anticipate decisions that shape a project, and builds familiarity with industry concepts and terminology, including manufacturing and CMC, regulatory affairs, intellectual property and financing.
11 subsidized spots | Fall 2026 cohort
Interested ? Email us at info@arenapole.ca
ENTREPRENEURIAL PROGRAM
PERCER | Developing Entrepreneurial Skills
Delivered by Université de Montréal
A 10-month experiential program combining training, interactive workshops, case studies, personalized coaching, and meetings with entrepreneurs, investors and industry experts. PERCER develops the skills needed to structure and advance a life sciences project: from strategy and business modelling to financing, intellectual property and commercialization.
10 subsidized spots | 2027 Cohort
Interested ? Email us at info@arenapole.ca
SPECIALIZED EXPERTISE
Consultation : Biopharma Experts
The right expertise to inform your next decision
Connect with biopharmaceutical experts to anticipate the next steps in your project, focus your resources on critical priorities, and better prepare your upcoming milestones and investor package. Get targeted support in:
- Clinical strategy
- Regulatory pathways and requirements
- Manufacturing and quality readiness
- Intellectual property protection
- Market positioning and competitive analysis
1 to 3 targeted hours | AReNA funds 65% of the cost of approved hours
Interested ? Email us at info@arenapole.ca
Support is not guaranteed. Each request will be assessed against the program criteria and then submitted to the prioritization committee. The type and number of hours approved may vary depending on project needs and available resources.