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More than $2.1 million in federal funding will support innovation ecosystems in Saskatchewan
SASKATOON, SK, Aug. 3, 2021 /CNW/ - The Government of Canada is providing support to business ecosystems in Saskatchewan through targeted investments that build on regional strengths, encourage innovation, and support underrepresented groups. This support will encourage growth, productivity, and competitiveness of the western Canadian economy.
$2.1 million dollars to boost innovation in Saskatchewan (CNW Group/Western Economic Diversification Canada)
Through Western Economic Diversification Canada, the Government of Canada is supporting not-for-profits, Indigenous organizations, industry associations, and post-secondary educational institutions that are creating the entrepreneurial and supportive environment to help grow economic sectors and communities across Saskatchewan.
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Quantum Algorithms Institute receives $2.2M boost from Canadian government to support B.C. as world leader in quantum technologies July 23, 2021
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The Quantum Algorithms Institute, hosted at Simon Fraser University’s Surrey campus, will benefit from $2,210,000 million in federal funding from Western Economic Diversification Canada (WD) to help it accelerate the innovation and commercialization of quantum technologies.
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