On Feb. 14, 2023, the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced $14.5 million in funding for two projects with the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT). BCIT received over $5.2 million in funding to create a National Biomanufacturing Training Centre. The Province of BC contributed $2 million. This facility will provides training, professional development and talent for biotech companies in B.C. and across Western Canada.

This investment was expected to see more than 700 people trained every year once operational and produce highly-trained personnel for in-demand jobs.