Organization: University of Guelph

Genome Canada considers awarding grants directly to companies

Genome Canada may expand its successful Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP) and award funds directly to companies with the in-house capacity to develop potentially disruptive technologies. The current GAPP program — which announced the results of its latest competition May 26 — only funds university researchers with industry partners, usually small firms that lack the in-house expertise to undertake research projects.

Bioenterprise Corp receives federal-provincial funding

Bioenterprise Corp is receiving $2 million over five years to assist knowledge-based start-up firms in the Ontario agricultural sector. The matching federal-provincial funding was announced December 8 although the funding has been flowing for more than one year. “The intent is to mobilize experienced talent in the agri-food field to help knowledge-based start-ups succeed,” says…