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GENOMICS IS A BIG DATA SCIENCE

Explore its applications in:

FUNDING OPPORTUNITYEnabling Canada’s Bio Revolution in Natural Resources ManagementStream 3 ‒ Indigenous Data Governance Frameworks

PrecisionHeALTH

Precision health tailors care to a patient’s unique needs using genetic information and other helpful data.

Agriculture & Agri-Food

Data-driven agriculture, powered by genomics data, is improving food production and sector sustainability.

Environment & Energy

Data-driven energy and environmental solutions, powered by genomics data, are improving environmental outcomes.

Forestry

Data-driven forestry solutions, powered by genomics data, are improving tree breeding and sustainable forest management.

Data Resources

Digitizing biology with genomics and AI to positively transform key economic sectors.

Did you know?

Alberta researchers can generate dozens of terabytes of genomics data daily - this would be like streaming 13,000 straight hours of Netflix.

As a not-for-profit research funding organization, we’re here to help initiate, fund and manage your genomics partnerships and research. Together, we’ll catalyze genomics solutions that benefit Albertans and the world.

BENEFITS

We add significant value to the provincial innovation ecosystem by:

Securing significant federal funds for Alberta-led research and increasing innovation support for our priorities.

Working collaboratively with innovation entities to drive technology development and implementation.

Ensuring scientific excellence is supported by social sciences research and addressing ethical, legal and environmental barriers.

Sectors in Action

Health

100K Genomes

In a Canadian first, the Canadian Precision Health Initiative (CPHI) is building a public, representative genomic data resource with more than 100,000 human genomes that reflects our nation’s diverse population. This will ensure precision health innovations benefit all.

Agriculture & Agri-Food

60+ traits

in Canadian dairy cattle can be assessed using genomic evaluation. From health and fertility to feed efficiency and production, genomics gives producers more information to make breeding decisions and improve herd performance.

Environment & Energy

Over 60,000

wild species call Alberta home. We are learning more and more about them through environmental DNA technology to improve management and conservation efforts.

Forestry

Up to 20 years

Genomics can cut decades from conifer tree breeding, reducing selection timelines by up to 20 years. Faster selection can help bring resilient, productive planting stock into use sooner as forests face changing climate conditions.

Data Resources

#2 worldwide

Canada holds the world’s second-largest repository of disclosed biological sequences in patent filings. Genomics data, combined with advanced analytics and AI, are becoming an increasingly valuable in turning large biological datasets into useful insights.

Making Cutting-Edge Research Possible

Funding Opportunities

Learn more about challenge-driven opportunities where investments in genomics innovation will drive new research, development and applications across sectors.

ActiveAgriculture & Agri-foodData & ResourcesEnvironment and EnergyForestryHealth

Regional Genomic Applications Partnership Program (R-GAPP)

ActiveData & ResourcesEnvironment and EnergyForestry

Enabling Canada’s Bio Revolution in Natural Resources Management: Stream 3 ‒ Indigenous Data Governance Frameworks

Project Portfolio

Our project portfolio comprises diverse initiatives that leverage the power of genomics to address challenges in health, agriculture, environment and more.