SynBridge is a supervised maker-space in synthetic biology - the first of its kind in Canada. The maker-space will empower interested students, graduates, post-doctorate students and faculty to explore their creativity and ideas by providing access to infrastructure that otherwise would not be available to them. This is particularly important for the nascent entrepreneurial-minded bio-engineers in Lethbridge that will have access to tools allowing them to efficiently perform the design-build-test cycle that bring their ideas to the proof-of-principle stage. It will help to reduce the otherwise often insurmountable technology and financial barriers to bring their synthetic biology / bio-engineering ideas to the point where commercialization is possible.
The SynBridge maker-space will be part of the experiential learning ecosystem at the University of Lethbridge. It will be supported by the University of Lethbridge’s newly-established entrepreneurship and innovation program, AGILITY.
The AGILITY program is a visionary initiative centered on experiential learning opportunities. One of the pillars of AGILITY is to build on the success of our students and faculty in the commercialization of research outcomes.
Since the SynBridge maker-space is being overseen and operated by the Alberta RNA Research and Training Institute (ARRTI), faculty can provide opportunities for students to learn technical skills. Building on a strong entrepreneurial culture cultivated by successful start-up companies and access to entrepreneurial expertise through AGILITY, the SynBridge maker-space will promote entrepreneurship from project inception to company incorporation.
The state-of-the-art infrastructure and expertise will be available as a for-fee service to local companies, engaging them with the maker-space and the trainees in it. The SynBridge maker-space will build a stronger entrepreneurial culture in the life sciences through the infusion of engineering views and approaches.
Company Details
- Founded
- -
- Address
- 4401 University Dr W, Sa9164,canada
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Keywords
- Synthetic Biology, iGEM, Maker-space, FACS, PCR, Cell biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, DIYBio, Bio Hackers.
- HQ
- Lethbridge, Alberta
Synbridge Questions
Synbridge's LinkedIn profile is https://ca.linkedin.com/company/synbridge
Synbridge's industry is
Biotechnology
Synbridge's top competitors are
Wild Ontario,
Smart Biology,
Genepoc,
The Knowledge Archives,
Elearning Company,
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Synbridge's categories are Biotechnology
Synbridge's founding year is 2016
