About Neptune BioInnovation Centre
Based in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, NeptuneBio is Canada’s first large-scale bio-innovation centre, providing the infrastructure and collaboration companies need to scale manufacturing of climate-positive bio-based products.
Our Purpose
To support scale-up of biomanufacturing in Canada while driving economic growth, global competitiveness and sustainable development.
Address Canada’s Biomanufacturing Infrastructure Gap
NeptuneBio exists to help industrial biotechnology companies grow. We provide the industrial‑scale fermentation, downstream processing, and finishing infrastructure innovators need to move from pilot to production — enabling them to scale safely, quickly, and confidently without leaving Canada.
Drive Economic Development in Atlantic Canada
NeptuneBio was spearheaded by Nova Scotia to position Atlantic Canada as a hub for industrial biotechnology. By anchoring advanced manufacturing in the region, we create local jobs, attract investment, and provide training opportunities that build the skilled workforce needed for the bioeconomy.
Supply Domestic and International Markets
NeptuneBio helps Canadian biomanufacturing and biotech companies scale production to meet demand at home and abroad. By supporting supply into both domestic and international markets, we strengthen Canada’s trade resilience and ensure climate‑positive innovations can reach global customers.
Support Climate Resilience and Net Zero Targets
By enabling the scale‑up of bio‑based, climate‑positive products, NeptuneBio helps reduce GHG emissions, replace carbon‑intensive processes, and build resilience in food, feed, and materials supply chains — advancing Canada’s path to net zero.
Leadership Team
Ziyad Rahme
CEO
Ziyad’s Bio
Ziyad joined the Neptune BioInnovation Centre in July 2025 as its inaugural CEO. Ziyad is responsible for overseeing the operational launch that will establish the Neptune BioInnovation Centre as a cornerstone of Canada’s bioeconomy.
Prior to this, Ziyad spent over 8 years at Sustainable Development Technology Canada, an organization dedicated to funding Canadian cleantech enterprises advancing innovative technologies. He led SDTC’s full investment lifecycle—from sourcing high-quality projects to conducting rigorous due diligence and project approvals. Additionally, he was responsible for portfolio management, research and insights, and impact reporting.
Prior to joining SDTC, Ziyad spent 18 years at Iogen Corporation, a leading Canadian developer of low-carbon biofuels. He contributed in various roles involving progressive and expanding leadership responsibility and was integral to the company’s successful commercialization of its advanced biofuels technology in Brazil.
Georgia Kapetanakis
Facility & Client Manager
Georgia’s Bio
Georgia Kapetanakis joined the Neptune BioInnovation Centre in February 2025 as Facility & Client Manager. In this role, she provides strategic leadership for the Centre’s operations, overseeing facility management, tenant relations, and administrative systems while supporting SMEs and startups as they scale. Georgia ensures the Centre operates efficiently and safely, creating an environment that enables companies to focus on innovation and commercialization.
Prior to joining Neptune, Georgia held leadership roles in technology, business advisory, and operations, supporting startups and small businesses in Canada and internationally. She brings extensive experience in operational strategy, client engagement, and organizational systems, combining entrepreneurial insight with hands-on execution to help companies thrive within the Centre.
Brian Scott
Director – Business Development & Partnerships
Brian’s Bio
Brian joined the Neptune BioInnovation Centre in December 2025 as its Director, Business Development and Partnerships. In this role, he is responsible for building and managing strategic relationships with companies and ecosystem partners, and for establishing Neptune as a national hub for biomanufacturing, fermentation, and applied bioscience innovation.
Prior to joining Neptune, Brian held senior roles in investments and program management at Sustainable Development Technology Canada, where he led technology evaluation and investment diligence and supported the commercialization of clean technologies across Canada. He worked closely with companies developing novel bioprocesses, next-generation materials, clean fuels, and other innovations critical to the emerging bioeconomy.
Before SDTC, Brian held senior roles in R&D and product development at Novozymes and Iogen Corporation, two leading organizations in enzyme engineering and industrial biotechnology. His work spanned fermentation scale-up, process development, and advancing early-stage biotechnologies into commercial applications.
Careers
NeptuneBio is focused on establishing its foundation and advancing early development activities. While we are not recruiting at this stage, future growth will create opportunities as the organization evolves. Follow NeptuneBio on LinkedIn for updates on career openings and milestones.
Our Partners
Ready to Scale?
Is your company working towards large‑scale fermentation or finishing of an innovative bio‑based product? Let’s explore how we can work together to support your scale‑up journey.