Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Taoiseach Micheál Martin highlighted the strategic partnership between Ireland’s National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) and Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL) in a joint statement issued during the Prime Minister’s visit to Ireland.

The partnership forms part of a broader commitment by Canada and Ireland to strengthen cooperation in life sciences, biomanufacturing and health security. Building on the existing NIBRT-CASTL collaboration, both countries aim to further strengthen workforce development through enhanced collaboration, knowledge sharing and skills training initiatives.

It also recognises the role of NIBRT’s global network of affiliated training centres in supporting international biomanufacturing skills development.

CASTL is proud to continue building on our partnership with NIBRT, whose global leadership in biomanufacturing training has helped shape best-in-class workforce development models around the world. This MOU will help strengthen training capacity, expand opportunities for collaboration, and support the development of the skilled workforce needed to grow Canada’s biomanufacturing sector.

_{Penny Walsh, CEO, CASTL}

NIBRT is delighted to extend its collaboration with CASTL and to continue supporting the advancement of biomanufacturing training through our global network of affiliated centres. Together, we are helping align training initiatives with industry needs and supporting the next generation of global talent for the biopharma sector.

_{Darrín Morrissey, CEO, NIBRT}