Genome Canada’s flagship commercialization program is back, offering British Columbia companies a new opportunity to advance genomics-driven innovation. The Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP), delivered locally through Genome BC, supports collaborations between Canadian for-profit companies and academic researchers to bring biotechnology innovations closer to market. The sector-agnostic program is open to companies working across industries […]
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Researchers in BC Attract Federal Funding to Advance Biotech Solutions
Eight research teams in British Columbia are set to receive federal funding. These teams will receive a combined $8 million toward academia-industry collaborations that aim to validate health-tech solutions. “This $8 million in British Columbia will go a long way in advancing the use of genomics to enhance the quality of care for our patients […]
Research Projects Target Carrots, Cherries with Genomic Innovation
British Columbia produces more than 90% of Canada’s cherries. In 2024, the country exported more than $12 million worth of cherries, but extreme weather events can impact production levels. Genome British Columbia is funding research collaborations aimed at protecting the future of our food. By applying genomic data to the early stages of carrot and […]
Genome BC and UBC Partner to Advance Biomining Tech in Canada
A new partnership positions British Columbia for growth in biomining, a process which uses microorganisms to extract valuable metals from ores, low-grade minerals, mine waste, and industrial residues. Supported by an investment of up to $1 million over three years, the strategic collaboration between Genome BC and the University of British Columbia’s Bradshaw Research Institute […]
Research Project Gathers Genetic Data to Protect Sensitive Ecosystems in B.C.
A project funded by Genome BC is filling information gaps for the conservation and management of kelp forests in British Columbia, local experts report. The project, dubbed KelpGen, was launched to help researchers better understand the populations and attributes of two keystone kelp species: bull kelp and giant kelp. These kelp are part of ecosystems […]
Researchers Analyze Local Marine Life to Learn More About Climate Adaptation
Changes in climate could impact food sources for marine life, affecting natural ecosystems. This problem is under the microscope at Genome British Columbia, which announced recently that it is supporting four targeted research projects in the wheelhouse of marine life conservation. “We have a strong dependence on fisheries and aquaculture, for our health, culture, and […]
Novel Therapeutics Innovator to Tackle ‘Silent Epidemic’ of Bed Sores in Canada
Lying or sitting in one position for too long can disrupt blood flow and even damage tissue. As a result, in hospitals and long-term care homes across Canada, people with limited mobility often develop pressure injuries known as bed sores. Such non-healing wounds—among the most common type of wound encountered in healthcare—are a “silent epidemic” […]
Genome BC Provides Growth Capital to Two Local Startups Innovating Agtech
Two startups based in the Vancouver area have garnered funding from Genome British Columbia. Genome BC is a not-for-profit organization that has advanced genomics research and innovation for 25 years. The organization is funding the startups through its Industry Innovation Fund, known as I². “The I² fund is bridging the gap between innovation and commercialization […]
Genome BC Funds Research as UBC and SFU Study Impacts of Wildfire Smoke Exposure
Genome BC is funding three research projects oriented around genetic-level impacts of wildfire smoke exposure. The not-for-profit organization, which supports genomics innovation in British Columbia, says the projects aim to help vulnerable populations. Suzanne Gill, who serves Genome BC as chief executive officer, says the projects are “specifically designed to uncover what makes our vulnerable […]
Genome BC Launches Collaborative Research Project to Boost Resilience of Wine Industry
British Columbia’s wine industry employs more than 14,000 workers in the province, contributing nearly $4 billion to the economy per annum. However, shifts in climate typicalities are challenging wine producers in the region. Genome British Columbia points to “rising temperatures, changing rainfall and frost patterns, and smoke from wildfires” among potential factors causing “catastrophic crop […]