BioTalent Canada and Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) today announced a collaboration to expand access to “AI Fundamentals for the Bio-economy,” a practical training program designed to help Manitoba Bioscience organizations understand, evaluate and apply artificial intelligence responsibly within their workplaces. The announcement was made during BAM’s AI Summit, where industry leaders gathered to explore how AI is shaping the future of Manitoba’s bio-economy. The new joint venture will allow Manitoba employers to enhance access to the training for their employees.

As AI continues to evolve, many organizations recognize its potential but remain unsure how to use it effectively within regulated, science-driven environments. Developed by BioTalent Canada in partnership with Propero Learning Systems, AI Fundamentals for the Bio-economy helps learners build confidence using AI responsibly through practical exercises, real-world examples and sector-specific guidance tailored to Canada’s bio-economy.

“Artificial intelligence is changing how work gets done across Canada’s bio-economy, but adoption starts with confidence,” says Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. “Organizations need practical guidance to understand where AI can create value and how to use it responsibly while keeping human expertise at the centre. By working with BAM, we’re helping more employers and professionals build the knowledge and skills needed to turn AI potential into meaningful outcomes.”

The collaboration aligns with Canada’s broader focus on AI literacy, workforce readiness and responsible AI adoption, helping bio-economy employers and professionals build the skills needed to participate in an increasingly AI-enabled economy.

“AI is creating new opportunities across the bio-economy, organizations expressed the need for support to begin or advance the use of AI to drive productivity and innovation” says Andrea Ladouceur, President and CEO of Bioscience Association Manitoba. “The partnership with BioTalent Canada, will help our members build the confidence and skills they need to explore AI in practical, meaningful ways.”

Through this collaboration, Bioscience Association Manitoba will help expand awareness of and access to AI Fundamentals for the Bio-economy across Manitoba’s bio-economy community, supporting workforce readiness, innovation and long-term competitiveness across the sector.