Le Lézard
Subjects: MAV, FVT, CFG

Media Advisory - Government of Canada to announce funding in support of new research-industry partnerships


SHERBROOKE, QC, July 13, 2018 /CNW/ - The Honourable Kirsty Duncan, Minister of Science and Minister of Sport and Persons with Disabilities, will announce new funding that will lead to stronger partnerships between Canadian and international researchers and their industrial counterparts.

In addition to their collaborations, these research-industry teams will help train the next generation of Canada's science and engineering leaders so they have the skills they need for the jobs of tomorrow.

Before the announcement, the Minister will tour the "Quantum Fab Lab" with Professor Michel Pioro-Ladrière, Deputy Director of the Institut quantique

The Minister will be available to media following the announcement. All media are asked to arrive at least 15 minutes early to sign in at the reception desk.

 

Date:

July 16, 2018



Time:

Laboratory Tour ? 10:30 a.m. (EDT)


Announcement ? 11:00 a.m. (EDT)



Location:

Pavillon Georges-Cabana (B1) ? Hall du Rectorat


Université de Sherbrooke


2500, boulevard de l'Université


Sherbrooke, QC  J1K 2R1

 

Follow NSERC
Twitter: @nserc_crsng 
Facebook: /nserccanada

 

SOURCE Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC)



News published on and distributed by: