The Government of Canada is making investments that will help B.C. businesses grow locally and compete globally
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That is why the Government of Canada is supporting collaboration between industry and academia, bringing more B.C.-made products to global markets.Today, the Honourable Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), announced over $8.8 million in PacifiCan funding for two projects at the University of British Columbia (UBC).UBC is receiving $5 million to establish the Biodevice Foundry and strengthen British Columbias position as a leader in life sciences. The Centre will also provide training for future food scientists and others working in the industry.The investments announced today are expected to benefit more than 60 businesses and help create local jobs. "-The Honourable Joyce Murray, Member of Parliament for Vancouver Quadra"These strategic PacifiCan investments in cutting-edge UBC research facilities will further enhance B.C.s position as a leader in the agricultural and food/beverage industry as well as in the life sciences sector. Both the Food and Beverage Innovation Centre and Biodevice Foundry will strengthen connections between university and industry partners, and build the talent and collaborations that are needed to develop globally competitive made in B.C. The RIE program aims to grow and nurture priority sectors across , building an ecosystem that includes under-represented groups and allows these priority sectors to innovate and compete globally.Stay connectedFollow on and Toll-Free Number: 1-888-338-9378TTY (telecommunications device for the hearing impaired): 1-877-303-3388Contacts: Haley Hodgson, Senior Communications Advisor, Office of the Minister of International Development and Pacific Economic Development Agency (PacifiCan), [email protected]; Lynsey Brothers A/Communications Manager, PacifiCan, [email protected]