It's Innovation Week! Celebrate Saskatchewan innovation - get involved in networking and learning opportunities available this week.
At Ag-West Bio summer disappeared in a whirlwind this year as we prepared for a busy fall schedule. We held our 9th annual meeting, traveled to Calgary for ABIC 2013, hosted a delegation from Japan, and completed one of our busiest National Biotechnology Weeks ever—and that was just September!
This month, we welcomed a delegation from five European countries who are exploring potential of biojet fuel. A delegation from India will be here at the end of October. We are participating in Innovation Week (October 21-26), and gearing up to host ABIC 2014.
Thank you to those who contributed to this issue. We encourage your feedback and participation on this site. Don't miss our blogs... and follow us on Twitter @agwestbio #saskbio
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ARTICLES
Mark Lynas delivers public lecture in Saskatoon during National Biotech Week (includes video)
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10th annual national biotech week held in Saskatchewan
September 20 to 27 saw the 10th annual National Biotechnology Week featuring more than 50 events across Canada in every province. read more
How genomics can advance your industry
Genomics is expanding our understanding of the world and equipping industries with cutting-edge science and technologies. Genome Prairie was active in developing the Agri-Food sector strategy... read more
Solid state digester puts organic waste to good use
PAMI may soon have an answer to what to do with organic livestock waste: a Solid-State Anaerobic Digester to convert agricultural waste into energy. read more
Saskatoon entrepreneur selected as 2014 Clean 50 winner
Jason Tratch, CEO of EcoLibra Technologies, has been selected in the Clean Technologies category for the Clean50 award. read more
Is your company in need of research expertise?
Mitacs Accelerate connects companies with graduate students and university faculty members. read more
Camelina research gets a boost
Federal funding for Soy 20/20 enables research and development of Camelina sativa. read more
Plant breeding: Discovery in a dry spell
Dr. Huang, president of Performance Plants is interviewed and published in Eisenstein's article in NATURE, Outlook, Agriculture and Drought, Plant breeding: Discovery in a dry spell read more
Ag-West Bio 2013 annual report is online:
An industry overview, AWB activities over the past year; features member companies Prairie Tide Chemicals and Okanagan Specialty Fruits. read more
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EVENTS
Innovation Week in Saskatchewan visit the event website
A Taste of Innovation
Innovation Place, the Sask Food Centre and Ag-West Bio bring together innovative food companies and chefs for a tasty treat. Seating is limited:first come, first served!
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Communicating the Science of Agriculture
Genome Prairie is hosting a workshop to promote the importance of effective communication among Saskatchewan’s agriculture and biotechnology community.
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Saskatchewan Food Centre Training: 3 Day HACCP Workshop
The Food Centre is offering a HACCP Workshop, November 5-7, 2013
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ABIC 2014: Running back to Saskatoon!
The planning is well underway for "The premier global meeting which promotes innovation in bioscience." Register now to take advantage of early-bird rates!
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CropSphere 2014 Six Saskatchewan commodity groups in have joined together to present a new agriculture conference January 14-15.
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Healthcare Innovation Means Business
The Saskatoon Chamber of Commerce presents this conference November 5-6, 2013 at the Western Development Museum.
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GE Healthcare Life Sciences Upstream Tour 2013
A seminar and technology demonstration by GE Healthcare Life Sciences November 21, 2013.
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More events information can be found here.
