Feds invest in new SIAST bioscience research centre

SASKATOON – SIAST will be able to develop innovative bioscience technologies for commercial application while training its students thanks to federal funding announced on Friday.

The federal investment of around $465,000 will go towards the purchase of equipment for the new SIAST Bioscience Applied Research Centre (SBARC).

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“Our government continues to implement measures that help sharpen Canada’s competitiveness, productivity, and capacity for innovation, while creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity,” said Lynne Yelich, Minister of State for Western Economic Diversification.

SIAST will work directly with small- and medium-sized enterprises to develop biotechnologies while offering students specialized training.

“Applied research at SIAST leverages faculty expertise to test new ideas. It encourages the commercialization of technology, and it provides contemporary learning opportunities for students,” said SIAST CEO Larry Rosia.

SBARC will perform product development activities and analysis in the areas of agricultural biotechnology, bioproducts, environment and biomedicine.