Overview
Genomics is a big data science that allows us to study the genetic material in all living things. Leveraging machine learning and AI tools allows us to understand how things function at a molecular level including how microbes contribute to environmental processes like remediation and reclamation or consume methane and convert it into less harmful emissions.
While genomics science continues to advance at a rapid pace, the broadscale adoption of these technology solutions in the energy sector is growing but still limited. We are looking to accelerate the benefits of technology adoption and support a greener energy future.
Genome Alberta, with support from the Government of Alberta, is investing in new research collaborations to close the gap in scaling genomic innovations in support of broader application in Alberta’s energy sector for improved environmental outcomes. The Genomic Innovations: Energy and Environmental Solutions initiative will fund genomics-based research projects that aim to accelerate the development of adoptable outputs—products, processes, or applications derived from genomics technologies with clear potential for implementation within the energy sector. Applications will be accepted for projects that will help in reducing or assessing the environmental impact of energy operations and will promote environmental stewardship, including the areas of:
- Bioremediation and reclamation of contaminated sites
- GHG emission reduction via microbial processes or bio-based carbon capture
- Biodiversity assessment and ecological monitoring using eDNA tools
- Clean technology development (e.g. hydrogen production, carbon storage)
- Optimization of processes that limit environmental risk (e.g. corrosion prevention, water treatment)
Funding Highlights
Full Application Deadline: CLOSED
Project Envelope Range: $300,000-$750,000
Key Objectives
- Assess and reduce the environmental footprint of energy operations with bio-based (-omics) technologies.
- Bridge the gap in scaling genomics solutions for broader adoption and benefits to the energy sector through field validation of technologies and tools.
- Generate near-to-mid-term outputs with measurable environmental benefits that are ready for deployment.
- Promote an open science approach for improved data sharing and interoperability to stimulate further innovation from large genomics data sets.
Application Process
Applications are now closed.
Documents and Resources
Funding Contact
Genome Alberta
info@genomealberta.ca