The CASTL Catalyst

June 25, 2026

This Month: 

• NEW Good Documentation Practices Course now open
• CASTL Elevate Program returns this August
• How CASTL and uOttawa are strengthening biomanufacturing education 
  

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In the News

CASTL’s Partnership with NIBRT Recognized by Canadian and Irish Leaders

CASTL is proud to share that our partnership with Ireland’s National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) has been recognized in the Joint Statement on Advancing the Canada-Ireland Partnership, issued by the Prime Minister of Canada, the Right Honourable Mark Carney, and Micheál Martin T.D., Taoiseach of Ireland.

CASTL and NIBRT have also signed a Memorandum of Understanding that builds on our existing partnership and reinforces our shared commitment to advancing biomanufacturing workforce development in Canada and internationally.

This milestone highlights the importance of global collaboration, shared expertise, and world-class training in supporting the skilled workforce needed to grow Canada’s life sciences sector.

CASTL Named LSBC 2026 Strategic Partner of the Year

CASTL is honoured to be named Life Sciences BC’s 2026 Strategic Partner of the Year, recognizing our contributions to British Columbia’s growing life sciences sector.

This recognition reflects the strength of our partnerships with organizations such as BCIT, UBC, AbCellera, and the broader BC life sciences community. Together, we are helping build the skilled, job-ready workforce needed to support biomanufacturing and life sciences growth in BC and across Canada.

Thank you to Life Sciences BC, our partners, trainees, instructors, team members, and supporters for helping advance Canada’s life sciences sector.

Programs

CASTL Elevate Program: Build practical skills for a career in biomanufacturing

CASTL Elevate is a 4-week hybrid training program designed to help eligible unemployed and underemployed Canadians build practical skills, strengthen their résumés, and prepare for opportunities in biomanufacturing. Direct biomanufacturing experience is not required.

Participants gain practical preparation for technical career paths such as laboratory, production, and quality control technicians.

Participation fee: $250 + tax.

Cohort start date: August 3. 

Free 10-week bioscience training opportunity for Vancouver-area youth

CASTL is accepting applications for the BC Bioscience Reskilling Program, a free 10-week training opportunity for eligible Vancouver-area youth ready to build practical skills for careers in bioscience and biomanufacturing.

Participants will complete online and hands-on training at CASTL’s Vancouver facility, followed by a simulated capstone project covering GMP, cleanroom protocols, biomanufacturing techniques, lab operations, and workplace readiness.

Eligible applicants are BC residents aged 18 to 30 who are Canadian citizens or permanent residents, unemployed or underemployed, and able to commit full time for 10 weeks. WorkBC supports, including transportation and childcare, may be available.

To apply, click the link, upload a résumé, and book a virtual interview.

Resources

How uOttawa is strengthening biomanufacturing education with CASTL

Since 2024, uOttawa has partnered with CASTL and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute’s Biotherapeutics Manufacturing Centre to deliver a three-credit graduate course that introduces students to core biomanufacturing concepts, applied industry perspectives, and career pathways.

Across three cohorts, 40 students were trained, with an average satisfaction rating of 98%, and 100% of respondents reported interest in related career pathways after completing the course.

Read the uOttawa case study to learn how CASTL is helping institutions strengthen student outcomes through applied, industry-informed biomanufacturing training.

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