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  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.

  Jul. 13, 2011           News Release

Alberta researchers get to the heart of cardiac research

Libin Cardiovascular Institute to lead international clinical study

Calgary

... Alberta is spearheading an international study to determine if an implantable cardioverter defibrillator can prevent death from serious heart rhythm problems in those patients who've survived a heart attack. Heart disease is a leading cause of death in Canada and the fastest growing disease worldwide.

  Jul. 05, 2011           News Release

New facility to produce wonder material from forests and farms

New nano material developed from plants is stronger than steel

Edmonton... It's super strong, it's green and it's providing new opportunities for business in Alberta. It's called nanocrystalline cellulose (NCC) and Alberta is about to become a leader in its production and study. A new Edmonton-based pilot facility will be the first in Canada to produce the quality of NCC that researchers need to fully explore all its potential applications.

  Jun. 28, 2011           News Release

Alberta gains multinational partner in medical research

Health care innovations the focus of $1.5 million fund

Washington... Albertans are now one step closer to receiving advanced, made-in-Alberta medical treatments, devices and therapies thanks to a new fund created in partnership with Pfizer Canada Inc.

  Jun. 23, 2011           News Release

New research facility recovers value from waste, lowers emissions

Edmonton is now home to one of the world's most sophisticated waste-to-biofuels research facilities, thanks to a partnership between Alberta Innovates - Energy and Environment Solutions (AI-EES), the City of Edmonton, and Enerkem

  Jun. 20, 2011           News Release

Alberta Innovation Vouchers Program Re-launched

Tech Futures is now offering an enhanced Innovation Vouchers program, starting June 20, 2011, to help small technology and knowledge-driven businesses in Alberta move ideas from concept to commercialization more quickly. 
Please check the Alberta Innovation Vouchers program page for more details about the program and recent changes.