Montréal, January 12, 2026 — Mila is pleased to announce a new partnership with SEVO Bioscience, a startup with operations in Montreal, Quebec and Sydney, Nova Scotia, specializing in the development of biomolecules, vaccines, and sustainable biological products using genetically engineered microalgae. This strategic collaboration will enable SEVO Bioscience to leverage Mila’s multidisciplinary expertise in artificial intelligence, modelling, and complex data processing, while also gaining access to professional development opportunities, events, high-level knowledge sharing, and a globally recognized innovation hub.
Through this partnership, SEVO Bioscience also launched its research project, the “Synthetic Trait Identifier and Assembler” (SYNTIA). With Mila’s support, SEVO Bioscience will advance SYNTIA, an AI-driven protein design platform that integrates synthetic biology and machine learning to engineer proteins optimized beyond natural biological limits, which could have a significant impact for the production of high-value specialty products.
“This partnership reflects a shared commitment to responsible and innovative applied research in the field of biotechnology. By combining SEVO Bioscience’s work in engineered microalgae with Mila’s expertise in AI, we aim to push the boundaries of biological understanding and accelerate the development of high-impact, practical solutions,” said Stéphane Létourneau, Executive Vice-President of Mila.
“This partnership opens an entirely new way of accessing biology. We’re excited to collaborate with the exceptional talent and expertise at Mila and look forward to building the next generation of AI-driven biological solutions together,” added Dilan B. Jaunky, Chief Executive Officer of SEVO Bioscience.
About Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute
Founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio, Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute is the world’s largest academic AI research center specialized in deep learning, home to a community over 1500 strong. Based in Montreal, Mila was created out of a unique partnership between Université de Montréal and McGill University, dedicated to advancing scientific breakthroughs that drive innovation and ensure AI benefits everyone. A non-profit organization, Mila is strongly supported by the Government of Canada through the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and by the Government of Quebec. Internationally recognized for its influential research, global innovation partnerships, and leadership in multilateral efforts on responsible AI, Mila continues to shape the future of AI worldwide. For more information, visit mila.quebec.
About SEVO Bioscience
SEVO Bioscience is a synthetic biology company engineering microalgae as a programmable manufacturing platform. We design and deploy genetically enhanced strains to produce high-value biological products at scale, with an initial focus on oral vaccines and health solutions for aquaculture. Our technology enables low-cost, scalable, and sustainable biomanufacturing, addressing critical unmet needs in animal health and global food supply.
