April 13, 2021 – Today, Research Manitoba announced a $5,396,813 research infrastructure funding investment for seven, state-of-the-art projects at the University of Manitoba and The University of Winnipeg. These projects are also supported through the Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) Innovation Fund and leverage $8.1M into our province.
Supporting these innovative projects will drive Manitoba’s researchers to the forefront of national and global research areas such as mother-infant health, quantum materials, and subatomic physics and will provide opportunities to manufacture medical imaging devices and create new technologies. The funding will aid the Canadian Longitudinal Study on Aging (CLSA) and promote reconciliation through acknowledgement as the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s (NCTR) implements a digital architecture, which enables innovative research meaningful to Indigenous communities.
“These projects allow Manitoba to continue to be innovative in a number of critical fields,” said Ralph Eichler, Minister of Economic Development and Jobs. “Our government will continue to support these research investments, which will benefit all Manitobans and provide economic growth through involvement of our local industries.”
“Providing opportunities for Manitoba’s researchers and innovators to partner here at home is essential for the future of our province, said Karen Dunlop, Chief Executive Officer at Research Manitoba. “I congratulate all of our Innovation Fund recipients on their success and know that their work will advance research in Manitoba and improve many aspects of our society.”
Click here to read the Full Release and to see the Recipient listing.