Federal Government Announces $20 Million in Research and Development Funding for Genomics

Federal government announces $20 million in research and development funding for genomics

The federal government announced a $20-million investment into research and development projects in genomics on Wednesday, including three based out of the University of Calgary.

Genome Canada and Ontario Genomics Award Specific Biologics and Western University $1.8 Million Grant to Develop a Machine Learning Platform to Accelerate the Development of the Company's Dualase®-based Therapeutics

Funding will expand the range of Dualase® genome editors for new high morbidity and mortality genetic disease targets.

Three Alberta genomics projects land federal funding

Three Alberta research projects leveraging genomics are receiving federal support as part of the Government of Canada’s $20-million, nationwide investment into genomics research. Genomics is part of “an economy projected to be worth trillions of dollars in the coming decades.” Karim Bardeesy, parliamentary secretary to the minister of industry, Melanie Joly, announced the investment on Wednesday at the University of Calgary (U of C), alongside …

Canada invests in genomics R&D to accelerate industry growth and technology adoption - GenomeCanada

NEWS RELEASE Federal investment through Genome Canada and the regional Genome Centres helps Canadian companies use genomics and biotech innovation to grow while unlocking private sector co-investment in research and development (R&D). March 18, 2026 —Today, on behalf of the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Development for Quebec R…