The federal government is providing funding to 糖心vlog传媒 to set up a Seaweed Innovation Hub (SIH) to advance the province鈥檚 sustainable seaweed industry.
Harjit S. Sajjan, Minister of Emergency Preparedness and Minister responsible for the Pacific Economic Development Agency of Canada (PacifiCan), the $881,600 in funding on Feb. 20.
The SIH will be a project of NIC鈥檚 Centre for Applied Research, Technology and Innovation (CARTI).
鈥淪eaweed presents unique opportunities for both social and economic innovation,鈥� NIC President and CEO Lisa Domae said in the release. 鈥淭his project will help accelerate the Canadian seaweed sector by addressing community and industry needs, driving innovation and advancing NIC鈥檚 leadership in the blue economy with the potential for global impact.鈥�
The federal government is also providing $250,000 to the BC Shellfish Growers鈥� Association to help modernization of industry practices, accountability and communication.