Soil Reader Wins Disrupted Pitch Competition
Canadian regional Pitch Competition held in Winnipeg first place winner has an opportunity to present at the global finals in Hefei, China.
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Academic Field Trips Provide Learning Opportunity Outside Classroom
This year’s field trips will involve over 300 students from 6 school divisions in our province. The students will be visiting 6 facilities including Fort Whyte Alive, Oak Hammock Marsh, Bruce D. Campbell Farm & Food Discovery Centre.
Bioscience Association Manitoba Celebrates Global Biotech Week
BAM is proud to celebrate Manitoba’s $9 billion biotech industry through a series of events during the 2019 Global Biotech Week. Global Biotech Week showcases the global significance of Manitoba’s $9 billion biotech industry.
PROVINCE HOLDS FIRST MANITOBA PROTEIN SUMMIT
The Manitoba government hosts the Manitoba Protein Summit, a gathering of crop and livestock industry leaders, processors, academics, government and other stakeholders brought together to gain new insight into protein opportunities.
Bioscience Association Manitoba, Cerebra Health, Kane Biotech Inc. and Manitoba Technology Accelerator Receive Funding From Western Economic Diversification Canada
Growing Manitoba’s diverse economy is crucial to building a stronger western Canada. That is why the Government of Canada is investing over $5.9 million in four projects in Manitoba to support future growth opportunities in the life sciences sector.
RANA Respiratory Care Group Announces New Brand
Having acquired Provincial Sleep Group and Provincial Home Oxygen Inc. in December 2018, RANA has launched the three companies under a new brand - Careica Health.
Government of Canada Commits $20 Million to Scale Up Health & Bioscience Companies
The investment will begin with an initial $7-million investment to establish the CAN Health Network - a network that will connect companies with healthcare organizations.
Minister Carr announces investment in Canadian food and beverage processing innovation
The Hon. Jim Carr, Minister of International Trade Diversification, on behalf of the Hon. Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, announced an investment of up to $30 million in the Canadian Food Innovators Network (CFIN)
Protein Highway Initiative bolsters alternative protein leadership on both sides of the border
The Protein Highway brings together participants with a shared commitment to increasing cross-border and regional collaboration.
Bioscience Association Manitoba Launches the 2019 Industry Profile Study
In 2018, BAM conducted a study of the bioscience industry in Manitoba. We took care to measure all aspects of the industry in order to evaluate growth and contribution to the local economy. These are our results.
BAM Board: Call for Nominations
Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM) is currently seeking nominations for vacancies on their board of directors. Appointments will begin at the Bioscience Association Manitoba’s 2019 Annual General Meeting.
Minister Bains Announces Protein Industries Canada's First Project
Protein Industries Canada, a pan-prairie initiative, passed a major milestone with the selection of its first project, designed to focus on advancements in technologies to improve oil and protein ingredient values in canola and hemp.
Canada strengthens mutually beneficial trading relationship with Israel
The Honourable Minister Jim Carr met with the Jewish Federation of Winnipeg and business leaders in Manitoba to discuss ways to deepen bilateral trade, promote academic exchange and strengthen Canada-Israel relationship.
CALL FOR PROPOSAL: The Manitoba Aging, Rehabilitation, and Technology Institute (MARTI) + Riverview Health Centre (RHC)
A total of $18,000 is being allocated to support a few demonstration projects. Grants will be awarded on a competitive basis and should incorporate an emphasis on the training of highly qualified personnel. Click the headline to read more.
Hon. Minister Jim Carr announces $100 Million in funding for Western Canada's Growth Strategy
The Government of Canada unveiled the next chapter of Grow West: The Western Canada Growth Strategy — a strategy to grow the western economy through four interconnected pillars: Diversification, Trade, Skills and Communities.
PROVINCE OF MANITOBA INVESTS IN GREEN TEAM PROJECTS
The Manitoba government has provided more than $5.5 million to support nearly 800 community organizations, municipalities and provincial parks that are delivering Green Team projects during the summer of 2019.
PROVINCE OF MANITOBA ANNOUNCES NEW FUNDING FOR SECTOR COUNCILS
The Manitoba government is investing $24 million over four years to help sector councils provide workforce training and develop human resource services, Education and Training Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.
UWinnipeg receives $2.4 million to grow digital agriculture
The University of Winnipeg (UWinnipeg) will receive $2,451,167 to work in partnership with Enterprise Machine Intelligence and Learning Initiative (EMILI) to promote machine learning and grow the digital agriculture industry in Manitoba.
New Canadian bio-economy report indicates green potential of emerging talent markets
A national labour market report highlights labour trends in the expandingly diverse biotech sector that now also includes medical cannabis, digital health and artificial intelligence, and sustainable development.
MANITOBA APPOINTS NEW BOARD AND PROVIDES NEW MANDATE TO COMMUNITIES ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUND
The Manitoba government is taking an important step to advance northern economic development and position the region for long-term success, Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Blaine Pedersen announced today.
Genome Prairie Launches Genome360 Initiative at Red River College
Genome360 is an initiative started by Genome Prairie and its funding partners to build a hub for genomics and phenomics capabilities in Manitoba.