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Government of Canada Invests in University of Saskatchewan's Startup Incubator

The Government of Canada, through PrairiesCan, has announced an investment of $988,100 to support the Opus startup incubator at the University of Saskatchewan. This funding is part of a broader effort to bolster innovation within academic institutions, focusing on deep tech innovations developed by students, faculty, and staff. The investment will enhance the incubator's capacity to provide entrepreneurship training and support services, thereby facilitating the commercialization of research-backed innovations. This development signifies a strategic move to integrate academic research with market applications, potentially increasing the economic impact of academic research outputs in the region.

Sources: ['Announcements: www.canada.ca']