Understanding the seafloor for smarter energy development. @genomeatlantic & NS Dept. of Energy use #genomics to map methane seeps & assess geohazards - de-risking offshore oil & gas exploration & wind energy infrastructure. 1 of 25 amazing innovations: https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW #GenomeAtlantic25
Climate change threatens softwood lumber. #Genomics builds resilience. Enter FastTRAC ($6.2M). @Genomeatlantic, @GenomeQuebec & partners use genomic selection to breed climate-ready spruce. Potential 10% production boost. Secure forests. One of 25 innovations https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW #GenomeAtlantic25
Private sector investment in Genome Atlantic projects makes up 30% of our portfolio (up from 8% in 2008). Our end-user-led model means industry shapes the projects, research meets real business needs & companies stay globally competitive. https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW #GenomeAtlantic25 #AtlanticCanada
Measuring what matters: turning investment into impact
Every $1 → $23 in R&D + $59 to GDP
2018-2023 results: →$178M economic output → $122M GDP → 927 jobs → $8.9M tax revenues. #Genomics drives Atlantic Canada innovation. #GenomeAtlantic25 #genomics #AtlanticCanada https://bit.ly/3YEaOHW
