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$7 million announced for the HARVEST accelerator project to help clean technology innovation across Canadian agriculture

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May 8, 2026 Toronto, Ontario – Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Canadian agri-businesses are leading the way in creating new solutions to reduce emissions and make agriculture more resilient. The Government of Canada is supporting this effort by working with Canadian non-for-profit agtech organizations to help science-focused small- and medium-sized businesses develop innovative technologies that grow […]

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Alberta Biotech to Strengthen Environmental Performance in the Energy Sector

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March 31, 2026 Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta, with support from the Government of Alberta, is pleased to announce five new projects, with a total value of $2.9 million to accelerate broader application of genomic technologies for improving environmental outcomes in Alberta’s energy sector. Genomics is the big data science that allows us to study

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David Bailey, President and CEO, Genome Alberta; Rob Annan, President and CEO, Genome Canada; Karim Bardeesy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Industry, holding a sign that says "Canadian Genomics Strategy" and smiling at the camera.

Canada Invests in Genomics R&D to Accelerate Industry Growth and Technology Adoption

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Federal investment through Genome Canada and the regional Genome Centres helps Canadian companies use genomics and biotech innovation to grow while unlocking private sector co-investment in research and development (R&D). March 18, 2026 — Today, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions,

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New Data Sharing Infrastructure to Accelerate Innovation in Agriculture

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Edmonton – November 6, 2025 – RDAR, a major Canadian agriculture research funder, Genome Alberta, and Genome British Columbia are pleased to announce the development of the Agriculture Metadata Commons, a digital database designed to organize and disseminate information about agriculture genomics research data.   Genomics is the big data science that helps us understand DNA –

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Genome Alberta welcomes new Board members and incoming Board Chair

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Genome Alberta welcomes new Directors Phyllis Clark, Ouray Crowfoot, and Christine Gillies and incoming Chair Geoff Pradella to the Board.   Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta is pleased to announce the appointment of three new Directors to its Board, effective June 26, 2025 as well as a transition of the Board Chair. The organization extends

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Biotech Investment set to Transform Prostate Cancer Diagnosis across Canada

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Alberta-based precision health company aims to deliver more precise testing for a leading cause of death among men while minimizing the risks of overdiagnosis.   Calgary – June 26, 2025 – Today, new investments into public-private R&D projects were announced as part of a new wave of new Genome Canada R&D investments supporting the Canadian

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New Investments in eDNA Technologies to Monitor Alberta’s Biodiversity and Protect Public Health

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Alberta research teams are advancing the use of environmental DNA tech to enable near-real-time biodiversity monitoring as well as improve the tools that provide objective data for protecting public health.   May 14, 2025 Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta is pleased to announce funding for two innovative projects under Genome Canada’s eDNA Surveillance Initiative, a

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Accelerating Health Outcomes for Patients Through Precision Medicine and Advancing Genetic Testing in Routine Care

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New investments are helping bring technology to patients, making it faster to test, diagnose, or treat health conditions, and improve the delivery of personalized medicine in Alberta and BC.   April 15, 2025 Calgary, Alberta – Genome Alberta and Genome British Columbia (Genome BC), with support from Government of Alberta and other key partners, are

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New Investments to Drive Precision Health and Economic Growth through Genomics Data Initiative

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Alberta to drive Canada’s competitive edge in health innovation using AI-powered genome sequencing data for more precise, preventative and cost-effective health care.   Calgary, Alberta – March 5, 2024 – Today, new investments into Alberta initiatives were announced as part of the Canadian Precision Health Initiative (CPHI) led by Genome Canada. This $81 million in

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New Investments for One Health Solutions in Agriculture

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Edmonton – February 13, 2025 – RDAR, a major Canadian agriculture research funder, and Genome Alberta are pleased to announce the approval of approximately $3.3 million in funding for several important One Health projects. One Health recognizes the intrinsic link between the health of people, animals, and the environment. This approach is essential for anticipating,

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