François-Philippe Champagne announces this year’s NSERC Prize winners; Canada’s contribution to the NASA-led climate science satellite mission; establishing an intercontinental network for quantum communication, and more.
Organization: AmorChem
The Short Report, September 9, 2020: Global Affairs wants Canadian tech companies to join its Fall VC Dealbook, Xanadu launches quantum in the cloud, and more
Global Affairs Canada is accepting submissions from Canadian software companies for its Fall 2020 Venture Capital Dealbook; The Canada Revenue Agency has extended reporting deadlines for SR&ED; the Toronto-Waterloo Innovation Corridor partners with Silicon Valley; and more.
adMare BioInnovations launches back-to-back biotech companies
Formed in 2019 from a union of the Centre for Drug Research and Development (CDRD) and the NEOMED Institute, adMare Bioinnovations has already launched 10 companies to date.
Merck invests in $12.5 million in three research institutions
Merck Canada is investing $12.5 million in three Montreal-based university- and hospital-affiliated research institutions as part of its $100-million commitment to the province, announced when it decided to shutter the Merck Frosst Centre for Therapeutic Research (R$, July 19/10). The funding will be invested in the McGill University Health Centre, the University of Montreal Hospital…