{"id":29441,"date":"2024-06-17T13:30:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-17T17:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/?p=29441"},"modified":"2024-06-17T12:53:14","modified_gmt":"2024-06-17T16:53:14","slug":"new-financing-opportunity-for-genomic-solutions-in-agriculture-and-bio-food-forestry-and-environment-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genomequebec.com\/en\/news-and-publications\/new-financing-opportunity-for-genomic-solutions-in-agriculture-and-bio-food-forestry-and-environment-2\/","title":{"rendered":"New financing opportunity for genomic solutions in agriculture and bio-food, forestry and environment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Montr\u00e9al, June 17, 2024<\/strong> \u2014G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec, in partnership with the Fonds de recherche du Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 secteur nature et technologies (FRQ), is particularly proud to launch today the fourth cycle of the Genomics Integration Program – Agriculture and Bio-food, Forestry and Environment<\/em>. The total investment for this cycle is $1.5 million from G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec, plus $300,000 from FRQ. This program aims to promote innovation in areas such as biodiversity, ecosystem environmental health, animal health, soil health, pathogen detection in wastewater and genomic data management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The projects selected under this program will focus on the use of genomic approaches to provide concrete solutions in the agriculture and bio-food, forestry and environment sectors, while contributing to a healthier, more sustainable world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are delighted to be collaborating once again with the Fond de recherche du Qu\u00e9bec secteur nature et technologies on a priority theme for both organizations, as we firmly believe that genomics can help stimulate innovation to address the global challenges caused by climate change and biodiversity loss. This partnership is further proof of our determination to put science at the service of society and its future\u201d, emphasizes St\u00e9phanie Lord-Fontaine<\/strong>, Vice-President, Scientific Affairs at G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“A new funding opportunity for the research community is always good news, especially if it helps to face the climate crisis and the decline in biodiversity. I’m happy to pursue this collaboration with G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec, which will enable us to support innovative research projects carried out in partnership with users, and the development of sustainable solutions adapted to the challenges we face”, says Janice Bailey<\/strong>, Scientific Director of the Fonds de recherche du Qu\u00e9bec \u2013 secteur Nature et technologies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the Genomics Integration Program \u2013 Agriculture and Biofood, Forestry and Environment<\/em>?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This program supports projects ranging from $100,000 to $300,000 by covering half of the funding for partnerships between academic researchers and users partners capable of implementing and\/or commercializing the research results. The funds must be used to develop a proof of concept that can be leveraged to secure subsequent funding. The funds can also be used to help the user partner integrate the proof-of-concept results at the end of the project. Projects must relate to fields such as agriculture and biofood, forestry, and the environment and include an omics technology component\u2014for example, the development of new omics technology, the use of artificial intelligence to mine omics data, genetic engineering, synthetic biology, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s mission is to catalyze the development and excellence of genomics research and promote its integration and democratization. It is a pillar of the Qu\u00e9bec bioeconomy and contributes to Qu\u00e9bec\u2019s influence and its social and sustainable development. The funds invested by G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec are provided by the minist\u00e8re de l’\u00c9conomie, de l’Innovation et de l\u2019\u00c9nergie du Qu\u00e9bec (MEIE), the government of Canada, through Genome Canada,\u00a0and private partners. To learn more, visit www.genomequebec.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

About the Fonds de recherche du Qu\u00e9bec \u202f<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reporting to the minist\u00e8re de l’\u00c9conomie, de l’Innovation et de l\u2019\u00c9nergie du Qu\u00e9bec (MEIE), the mission of the Fonds de recherche du Qu\u00e9bec is to ensure the strategic and coherent development of Qu\u00e9bec research and to support it financially, to support the training of researchers, to establish the partnerships necessary to achieve its mission, to support the mobilization of knowledge and to promote research and science in French in natural sciences and engineering, health sciences, social sciences and humanities, arts and letters.\u00a0Visit the website to learn more:\u00a0Fonds de recherche du Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Alexandra Roy\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Senior Public Affairs Advisor\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

G\u00e9nome Qu\u00e9bec<\/p>\n\n\n\n

819 212-0459<\/p>\n\n\n\n

aroy@genomequebec.com<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Laura Castrec<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Programs Manager<\/p>\n\n\n\n

FRQ \u2013 secteur NT<\/p>\n\n\n\n

418 643-8560, extension 3287<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Laura.Castrec@frq.gouv.qc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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