CMIE Supports Canada’s Global Medical Isotope Leadership with New Isotope Production System at Bruce Power

The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE) is pleased to highlight the latest advancement made possible through funding from the Government of Canada’s Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF). As part of the initial $35 million SIF investment in CMIE, support is being directed toward the installation of a new Isotope Production System (IPS) at Bruce Power’s Unit … Read more

Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE) Announces Results of Second Call for Proposals: Three Programs Selected to Receive $1.48M in Funding

The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem Development Fund (CMIEDF) invests in Canadian programs that advance medical isotope supply or develop emerging technologies in radiotherapeutics and diagnostics. The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE) is pleased to announce the results of its second call for proposals. Three outstanding medical isotope programs have been selected to receive a total … Read more

1st Annual CMIE-CNIC Symposium on Medical Isotopes a Resounding Success in Vancouver

Vancouver, B.C. – December 17, 2024 – The inaugural Symposium on Medical Isotopes, hosted by the Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE) in partnership with the Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council (CNIC), took place on December 12-13, 2024, at the Holiday Inn & Suites in Vancouver. The event attracted over 70 key stakeholders from across Canada’s medical … Read more

Second Call for Proposals now open!

We are pleased to share that our second call for proposals is officially open! We are offering up to $500k in matched funds to Canadian innovators, researchers, and SMEs to support the development of groundbreaking research in the medical isotope sector. Important Information: • Submission Deadline: August 20, 2024 (11:59 PM PST) • Focus Areas: … Read more

CANADIAN MEDICAL ISOTOPE ECOSYSTEM ANNOUNCES SUCCESSFUL FIRST CALL FOR PROPOSALS: FIVE PROGRAMS SELECTED TO RECEIVE OVER $1.7m IN fUNDING

The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem Development Fund (CMIEDF) invests in Canadian programs that advance medical isotope supply or develop emerging technologies in radiotherapeutics and diagnostics. May 27, 2024 – The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE) is proud to announce the successful conclusion of its inaugural call for proposals, with five innovative programs selected to receive … Read more

$2.2 Million in CMIEDF Funding Offers Extended

It is with great pleasure that we announce the first call for proposals by the CMIEDF (Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem Development Fund) has concluded successfully. We are delighted to share that provisional funding offers have been extended to multiple deserving applicants, amounting to over $2.2 million in support! This is a testament to the innovative … Read more

Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem Announces Development Fund to foster innovation in the Canadian Isotope Industry

The Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem Development Fund (CMIEDF) will invest in Canadian projects that advance medical isotope supply or develop emerging technologies in radiotherapeutics and diagnostics. On November 16, the Canadian Medical Isotope Ecosystem (CMIE) – an initiative co-led by TRIUMF Innovations and the Centre for Probe Development and Commercialization (CPDC) – held an industry … Read more

Government strengthens Canada’s leadership role in medical isotope production

Accelerator and nuclear reactors, in partnership with First Nations and biomanufacturing, to receive up to $35 million to support the development, production, advancement and distribution of medical isotopes used in fight against cancer and in diagnostic imaging June 27, 2023 – Tiverton, Ontario The Government of Canada continues to deliver on its promise to rebuild and … Read more