Manitoba Government Launches New Economic Growth Action Plan
At the annual State of the Province address in Winnipeg, Premier Brian Pallister announced the provincial government's new plans for supporting Manitoba's economic growth.
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RANA Respiratory Care Group Acquires Provincial Sleep Group Canada
Both companies hope the acquisition will lead to better staff opportunities, stronger partnership for stakeholders and improved patient care services.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program
Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) recently launched the first call for proposals for the Business Scale-up and Productivity (BSP) program; which is designed to assist firms with high-growth potential to scale-up and expand.
Farmers Edge and Richardson Pioneer Announce Partnership to Develop Digital Agricultural Products
The two leaders in agribusiness and A.I.-based decision agriculture technology have announced an exclusive partnership that will distribute digital precision agriculture technology to growers across Western Canada
Cerebra Health Inc. Completes a $3.2 Million Private financing
Proceeds from the financing goes into the development of the new Prodigy Sleep System™, further advancement of the Company’s digital sleep analysis software, and mySleepStudy®, a soon-to-be released home sleep study service.
BioTalent Launches Fourth Annual National Compensation Guide for Canada’s bio-economy
BioTalent Canada announced the release of its fourth annual National Compensation Guide for Canada’s bio-economy today. Members of BioScience Association Manitoba could qualify for a free copy of the National Compensation Guide.
Submissions Now Being Accepted For Riverview Health Centre's 2019 Research Competition
In recognition of the role of research in enhancing the quality of life of older adults and people with chronic or terminal illnesses, Riverview Health Centre is once again sponsoring a research competition.
Farmers Edge Recognized as EDC's Top-3 Canadian Cleantech Companies
Farmers Edge, a Global leader in precision agriculture has been selected by Export Development Canada as one of three stand-out Canadian Cleantech Companies
International Mitacs Interns Now Eligible for Manitoba's Provincial Nominee Program
International students who have graduated with a Master’s or Doctoral degree from a university in Manitoba and completed Mitacs's Accelerate/Elevate internships are eligible for the Provincial Nominee Program.
Call For Applicants: Canada-Chicago Mentoring Program
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) and the Chicago Innovation Mentors (CIM) are looking to provide 5 Canadian startups with strategic guidance and access to the right tools and knowledge to penetrate their market.
CleanTech Companies Challenged To Modernize Century-Old Mining Processes
The Crush It! Challenge, one of five cleantech challenges under Natural Resources Canada, is calling on cleantech companies to develop a new solution that transforms how energy is used for crushing and grinding rocks in the mining industry.
New BioTalent Canada national study will forecast labour market supply and demand
BioTalent Canada is pleased to announce it will be conducting a national study of Canada’s bio-economy labour market supply and demand over the next three years.
Kane Biotech Announces New Manufacturing Partner for bluestem™ Product Line
Kane Biotech Inc. announced it has signed an agreement with Winnipeg-based Nature Soap & Spa for the manufacture of its bluestem™ product line.
New Protein Industries Supercluster means more opportunities for Manitoba
With the launch of the protein industries supercluster in Winnipeg, there is a unique opportunity for Prairies, especially Manitoba, to become a first-choice supplier of plant protein.
University of Manitoba Partnership leads to formulation of Hemp Based Coffee Creamer
An attempt to discover the true value of hemp has lead to the successful formulation and initial test results of a hemp based coffee creamer by the Richardson Centre of Functional Foods and Nutraceuticals at the University of Manitoba.
Delta 9 Enters Licensing Agreement with Nanosphere Health Sciences
The two companies intend to negotiate and enter into a master agreement.
Manitoba outlines components of recreational cannabis regulatory regime
The Manitoba government has outlined key components of its recreational cannabis regulatory regime, designed to help drive out the illegal market by keeping prices low and promote public safety as the province’s top priority.
Life sciences industry expected to hit $1.5-T milestone by 2022
Giants like Google, Apple, Facebook, and Amazon have not only taken the world by storm but are propelling the life sciences industry towards hitting the $1.5 trillion milestone by 2022.
Congrats to Order of Manitoba Recipients!
Congratulations to those involved in biosciences who received the Province’s highest honour, the Order of Manitoba!
The right diet can boost potency of cancer drugs
Consuming the right foods can tweak a tumour's metabolism, making chemotherapy more effective.
Biogen Alzheimer's drug success
On Thursday night, Biogen announced surprise successful results from an Alzheimer's drug clinical trial that sent shares of the pharmaceutical company soaring.