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  Apr. 27, 2012           Info Bulletin

Measuring the impact of health research - Making Connections Conference June 17 - 19

Alberta has a strong legacy of conducting world-class health research. Join us at this year's Making Connections Conference for intense and wide-ranging discussions around a key driver in today's research and innovation sector: showing value from public investment in research.

  Apr. 03, 2012           Info Bulletin

Some of Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions' new funding opportunities

Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions has a new suite of funding opportunities to support health research and innovation to improve the health and well being of Albertans and people worldwide.

  Feb. 27, 2012           News Release

Funding spurs new bioproducts from Alberta biomass

EDMONTON... Three companies developing industrial products from Alberta biomass in the agricultural, forestry and municipal waste sectors are now a step closer to the marketplace after receiving a total of $4 million in grants from Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions (AI Bio).

  Feb. 22, 2012           News Release

Alberta and Canada support development and commercialization of new protein and fibre based products

Alberta Innovates - Bio Solutions, federal and agency partners are providing support to diversify Alberta's agricultural products market. A new pilot-scale manufacturing facility will allow manufacturers to test new products, processes and technologies.

  Feb. 16, 2012           Info Bulletin

Agriculture, agri-food, forestry, and bioproducts companies invited to apply for an Alberta Innovation Voucher

EDMONTON……Taking an idea for innovation from concept to the marketplace often requires professional and technical services. To help pay for these services, applications for the next round of Alberta Innovation Vouchers are being accepted until April 2, 2012.

  Aug. 12, 2011           Info Bulletin

Researchers invited to apply to new Value Chain Sustainability Funding Program

Edmonton... Increased competitiveness and profitability of Alberta's agriculture and forestry sectors through decreased cost of production or increased value of products is the aim of the new "Value Chain Sustainability" research and innovation program.

  Jul. 27, 2011           News Release

Livestock research centre announces partnership agreement

Edmonton... University of Alberta's Livestock Gentec Alberta Innovates Centre has formalized a partnership with yet another institute in an effort to further its research into developing livestock industry solutions through the science of genomics... Corefunding for Livestock Genec is provided by Alberta Innovates Bio Solutions and the Alberta Livestock and Meat Agency.

  Jul. 26, 2011           News Release

Livestock Gentec Centre announces new leader, partnership agreement

Edmonton... The Livestock Gentec Alberta Innovates Centre has advanced to the next level of operation with several new initiatives, including new management, staff and a partnership agreement. Focused on developing livestock industry solutions through the science of genomics, the Centre welcomes Dr. Graham Plastow as its interim Chief Executive Officer effective Aug. 1, 2011. Located at the University of Alberta, the Centre also welcomes the addition of new staff members Dr. John Basarab, Dr. Leluo Guan and Tom Lynch-Staunton; and announces a memorandum of agreement with Olds College. ...

  Jul. 13, 2011           News Release

Keeping our information safe for the long term

University of Calgary and SAIT researchers demonstrate sharing of secret keys using quantum technology.