Winnipeg Named One of World's Top 7 Intelligent Communities for 2018
For the third time in five years, Winnipeg has been recognized by the International Community Forum (ICF) as one of the world’s leading intelligent communities.
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Explosion of innovation coming to the farm
The chief technology officer for Monsanto Co. says the interface between data and biology will be a powerful tool.
New Wage Subsidy Program Helps New Graduates Gain Scientific Experience in Environmental Fields
BioTalent Canada announced a new wage-subsidy program to help new STEM graduates acquire work experience in environmental STEM fields.
The Western Innovation (WINN) Initiative Applications Until Nov. 29, 2017
More information can be found at http://www.wd-deo.gc.ca/eng/14857.asp
Study looks at good bacteria to reduce antibiotic use
A look into microbiome research by Dr. Ehsan Khafipour at the Agricultural Bioscience International Conference.
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NEW INVESTMENTS IN RESEARCH TECHNOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA TO HELP MANITOBA DAIRY INDUSTRY
MANITOBA SIGNS ONTO NEW FIVE-YEAR CANADIAN AGRICULTURAL PARTNERSHIP
The Manitoba government has signed onto the Canadian Agricultural Partnership, which sets out a new five-year agricultural policy framework beginning in April 2018, Agriculture Minister Ralph Eichler announced today.
Innotech Nutrition Products Now Available in the United States Market
Innotech Nutrition, a natural health product manufacturing and distribution company based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, announced its products are now available for purchase across the American market.
XiteBio Technologies Welcomes Bill Busby to Their Sales Team Bill Busby, XiteBio’s new Sales Manager
XiteBio is pleased to announce the appointment of Bill Busby as their new Sales Manager, effective June 6, 2017.
Canada and Manitoba Invest in Infrastructure at Red River College
$95.4-Million Investment will Create Jobs, Expand Research and Foster Innovation The Innovation Centre [the first of its kind in Western Canada] will attract an additional 1,200 students to the Exchange District, stimulating economic development and fu
New weapon in fight against antibiotic resistance discovered
Scientists at St. Boniface Hospital Albrechtsen Research Centre and the University of Manitoba have developed a drug that combats 2 of the top 10 “priority pathogens” recently defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as antiobiotic-resistant bacteri
Koven Technologies Announces new Engineering Services Division
"[The division] will specialize in helping medical diagnostic and therapeutic companies achieve successful commercialization of their new product ideas by helping to meet challenges and overcome obstacles."
Previewing the new ReST Performance Smart Bed
An article discussing Vista Medical's pressure sensing technology in their Smart Bed Rollout.
Bio-economy Report Indicates Wage Subsidy Programs Play Important Economic Role
The report provides insight into trends, common issues encountered and the quantitative/qualitative benefits provided by wage subsidy programs to both new graduates and biotechnology employers.
Governments Invest In Agriculture Education And Awareness Programs For Manitoba Students
The federal and provincial governments are investing $25,000 to expand and create new opportunities for young people to learn about agriculture and food
University of Manitoba and University of Winnipeg collaborate on commercialization of technologies
Inventors at the University of Winnipeg will now have access to the expertise and services of the University of Manitoba’s Technology Transfer Office, under a recently signed service agreement.
Registration of XiteBio Yield+ Line of Biologicals
XiteBio announces the registration of three new early post emergent biologicals: XiteBio® Yield+ for Canola; XiteBio® Yield+ for Corn, Wheat & Barley; and XiteBio® Yield+ for Legumes.
GLOBAL BIOTECHNOLOGY LEADERS TO UNITE IN WINNIPEG - NEWS RELEASE
This September, the bioscience world is coming together in Winnipeg with one mission: feeding nine billion people on our current agricultural footprint - through innovation and collaboration.
Local firms ahead of curve on machine learning
Since the announcement last March of a community collaboration to establish a national centre for the commercialization of machine learning in Winnipeg, the words "machine learning" have started appearing much more often in the mainstream.
Release of the Bioproducts Productions and Development Survey
The Bioproducts Production and Development Survey 2015 was conducted on behalf of Agriculture and Agri-food Canada. This survey, which was previously conducted in 2003, 2006 and 2009, provides statistical information on the characteristics and activities
Innovative Medicines Canada Welcomes Pamela Fralick as President
[It is our pleasure] to inform you that Innovative Medicines Canada welcomes Pamela Fralick as…