Avancebio Institute is a Québec-wide collaborative center of excellence for talent training, research, infrastructure and commercialization in biomanufacturing focusing on circular economy and sustainability. This session will showcase Avancebio's initiatives for advancing collaborative research between traditional industries and bioinnovation centers, the creation of innovative start-ups, advocacy in promoting biotech-based policies and the development of talent and skills required for the biomanufacturing jobs.