ALT Genome Canada, in partnership with Canada’s genomics enterprise, including Genome Prairie, today unveiled its latest large-scale mission-driven research initiative, the Natural Resources Initiative (NRI). The NRI is a three-year, $50M investment, with $25M in Government of Canada support, to lay the foundations for a generational transformation of Canada’s resource systems and biodiversity management.

ALT Genome Prairie supports genomics research and commercialization within Saskatchewan and Manitoba and beyond. Genome Prairie is launching the Genomics Translation and Commercialization (GenTrac) Program to support public-private innovation in our Region. Each project involves collaboration between academic researchers and industry receptors to address market opportunities or operational needs identified by the private sector.

ALT The first award for Emerging Genomics Researcher, will be given to an emerging academic or research leaders whose achievements in genomics or genomics-related research in Manitoba point to a promising career of achievement in the field. The other, Lifetime Achievement Award in Genomics, will be given to a genomics leaders who has made significant contributions to genomics in Saskatchewan over the course of their career, in part or in whole, in the province of Manitoba.

ALT Last winter, inside the subarctic Churchill Marine Observatory in Canada, scientists embarked on an experiment they hoped would result in a game-changing remedy for polluted Arctic waters. They released 130 litres of diesel into an ice-covered pool filled with raw seawater pumped in from Hudson Bay and added oil-eating microbes. The technique had been used successfully during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the scientists wanted to see if they could break down oil in colder waters.

ALT Genome Prairie, together with Genome Canada today announced the latest funding round of the Genomic Applications Partnership Program (GAPP). As a major component of the Canadian Genomics Strategy, they will provide $90M over four cycles to fund research and development projects that foster partnerships between for-profit enterprises and public institutions. Successful funding applicants can receive up to $2 million in support. The GAPP funding opportunity drives innovation and economic growth by ensuring leading-edge genomics and biotechnology research translates into practical, market-ready applications. By enhancing knowledge transfer from public institutions to for-profit enterprises, GAPP aims to promote the commercialization of research and create a more dynamic and inclusive innovation ecosystem.

ALT Investment through Genome Prairie via its GenTrac Initiative, Genome Canada and a variety of industry and academic partners, today’s announcement will help Canadian companies use genomics and biotech innovation to grow while unlocking private sector co-investment in research and development (R&D). March 24, 2026 – Winnipeg Manitoba, Saskatoon Saskatchewan Genome Prairie today announced funding for three new projects aimed at developing genomics-based innovations for commercialization. Each funded enterprise was a successful applicant via Genome Prairie’s GenTrac Initiative, launched in the autumn of 2025. GenTrac is a four-year, $4 million regional funding initiative to encourage collaborations between for-profit organizations in Manitoba or Saskatchewan and academic researchers.

ALT Saskatoon, SK, Winnipeg, MB – March 18, 2026 — Today, the Government of Canada, along with Genome Canada and the six regional genomics centres, announced up to $20 million in federal investment to launch 33 new genomics-based research and development projects nationwide. The projects announced today are based across Canada, reinforcing national capacity to translate scientific excellence and each region’s unique industrial strengths into economic value. The investment will also generate more than $45 million in additional co-investment—providing incentives for broader business growth, job creation and the deployment of genomics-enabled technologies at scale.

ALT HARVEST is a business accelerator investing in Canadian cleantech and agricultural companies focused on scaling up their biotechnologies or processes to strengthen Canada’s economy. This two-year partnership, between Ontario Genomics, Genome Alberta and Genome Prairie, will award up to $750K to companies that use genomics, biotechnology, metabolomics, and/or engineering biology, alongside best production management practices that improve the environmental impact of our agriculture and food sector.

ALT Braiding Knowledges Canada (BKC) is honoured to host its 2026 Annual Gathering, bringing together Indigenous and Western knowledge systems in a shared space of learning, reflection, and connection. Participants will engage in dynamic keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive sessions, hearing diverse perspectives that strengthen inclusive pathways for knowledge sharing and decision-making. Event Theme: From Knowledge to Action: Braiding Indigenous and Western Knowledges for Canada’s Future

ALT Genome Prairie announced today the passing of the remarkable Dr. Pete (Prabhat) Desai, former and founding Chair of Genome Prairie. Dr. Desai grew up on his family farm in Belgaum, India. The farm produced many crops, including sugar, rice, maize, and wheat. Later, Dr. Desai began what could only be described as a remarkable academic and professional career. After studying agriculture at the University of Poona, Dr. Desai came to Canada in 1967, where he earned a master’s degree at the University of British Columbia and, in 1972, a PhD in environmental biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario.

ALT • HARVEST is a collaboration between Genome Prairie, Genome Alberta and Ontario Genomics. • HARVEST is only available to Canadian-based for-profit organizations seeking to bring their biotechnology innovations to market. HARVEST will provide a minimum of $350,000 and a maximum of $750,000 of funding to individual projects, with an expectation of matching supports. • Funding applications follow a two-stage process. The first is an initial intake, requiring the completion of an intake form. Companies whose applications pass the intake stage will be invited to complete a full application form. Full applications will be reviewed by an external assessment committee who will make final award recommendation. • The PACT stream will support Canadian commercial enterprises bring their innovations to market. Projects may improve crop and livestock production, and provide better abiotic or biotic stress resistance. Innovations can also include precision agriculture, soil and nutrient management

ALT Are you interested in supporting cutting-edge research initiatives, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge mobilization that advance genomics across the Prairies? Join Genome Prairie as a Programs Assistant and play an active role in supporting project development, coordinating funding-related activities, and strengthening partnerships that contribute to meaningful genomics outcomes. This role offers hands-on experience working with cross-functional teams while supporting strategic initiatives that advance Genome Prairie’s growing portfolio of genomics projects. Genome Prairie is seeking a motivated student to fill a full-time, term Programs Assistant position (April–August) at our Winnipeg office. Reporting to the Programs Team, the successful candidate will support project development, stakeholder engagement, and knowledge mobilization initiatives across Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

ALT Knowledge Mobilization and Digital Content Coordinator – Summer Term Location: WINNIPEG, MB or SASKATOON, SK Employment Type: Full-time Term summer position (approx. 16 weeks – April - August 2026) IMPORTANT: Applicants must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident to be considered for the position. Are you interested in amplifying the impact of research through knowledge mobilization and digital engagement? Join Genome Prairie as a Knowledge Mobilization and Digital Content Coordinator, where you will help translate research into accessible, engaging content and support initiatives that connect science with diverse audiences, partners, and decision-makers. Genome Prairie is seeking a motivated student to fill a full-time, term position (April–August) based in our Saskatoon or Winnipeg office. Reporting to the Manager, Communications and External Relations, you will contribute to knowledge mobilization and communications activities by supporting digital platforms, research pr

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