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Data Projects to Deliver Practical Tools for Alberta Producers

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Seven new projects will use genomics data, AI and advanced analytics to improve livestock productivity, manage crop disease and pests, support pollinator health and strengthen antimicrobial resistance surveillance.   Calgary, Alberta – September 28, 2026 – Genome Alberta, with support from the Government of Alberta, is pleased to announce seven new projects with a total

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Genome Alberta to Advance Innovation Through Work Placements at Biotech Companies

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Edmonton, Alberta – September 24, 2026 – Today, the Government of Alberta announced an additional $1 million investment from 2026-2029 for Genome Alberta’s work placement programs. This investment will create new roles for skilled talent at 18-20 Alberta small and medium-sized businesses to develop and scale new genomics technologies. Alberta has a rapidly expanding life sciences

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Genome Alberta Welcomes Five New Board Members

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Appointments bring broad expertise in innovation, commercialization, public policy and agriculture.   CALGARY, AB – August 25, 2026 – Genome Alberta is pleased to announce the appointment of five new members to its Board of Directors. Allison Swelin, Curtis Clarke, John Wilson, Virgil Lowe and Camille Ryan were appointed following the organization’s Annual General Meeting

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$7 Million to Grow Canada’s Agriculture Tech Sector

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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).   June 23, 2026 Toronto, Ontario – Smarter production is the goal of the HARVEST agri-tech accelerator that’s investing in cleantech and agricultural companies to

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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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