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Agtech Accelerator and Innovate UK announce global agtech partnership

Today, the Agtech Accelerator is excited to announce a partnership with Innovate UK to accelerate the cultivation of agtech innovation on a global scale. Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency and part of UK Research and Innovation, drives productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realise the potential of new ideas. Through this partnership, Innovate UK will recruit and enable up to five innovative UK companies to take part in the accelerator’s yearly cohort.

Regina Launches Ag and Food Innovation Strategy

For Immediate Release ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT REGINA LAUNCHES STRATEGY TO BECOME A GLOBAL AGRICULTURE AND FOOD HUB (Regina, SK) Economic Development Regina launched the Agriculture and Food Innovation Strategy for Regina, with a vision of…

A new chapter for edr and tourism regina as john lee announces plans to pursue new opportunities

After eight years in the position, Economic Development Regina and Tourism Regina President and CEO John Lee today announced his intention to leave the organization to explore new opportunities. Under Lee's leadership, EDR has established…

Economic Development Regina and FHQ Developments partnership towards Economic Reconciliation

Economic Development Regina (EDR) has partnered with File Hills Qu’Appelle Tribal Council Developments (FHQ Developments) to agree to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The newly formed partnership will create opportunities for both organizations…

Post-Secondary Education Institutions Partner with AgTech Accelerator

Envisioned as a key component of a community-built global agriculture technology hub, the recently announced Agtech Accelerator has formed partnerships with three Saskatchewan post-secondary research and education institutions. “The Agtech…

EDR Welcomes Tina Beaudry-mellor as Chief Economic Growth Officer

Economic Development Regina today welcomed Tina Beaudry-Mellor as its new Chief Economic Growth Officer. Beaudry-Mellor brings a commitment to excellence and a passion for community that will serve EDR, its partners and all of Regina well into…

Skate Canada Challenge Headed to Regina in 2022.

News Release pulled from Skate Canada Ottawa, ON: Skate Canada announced today that Regina, Saskatchewan, will host the 2022 Skate Canada Challenge. The event will take place at Evraz Place from December 1 – 5, 2021. The 2021 Skate Canada…

Regina Receives Two Awards for Economic Development Initiatives

Today, Economic Development Regina (EDR) received two awards at the Saskatchewan Economic Development Association (SEDA) ‘Be the Change Maker Virtual Forum.’ The SEDA awards recognize the province’s top economic development marketing materials,…

Regina Region to Be Home for Raven Industries Manufacturing Facility

For Immediate Release (Regina) Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company; NASDAQ:RAVN), the leader in precision agriculture solutions, has announced plans to open a 21,000 square-foot manufacturing facility for the Raven Dot® Power Platform in…

Virtual Conference Gives Regina’s Tourism Sector a Critical Opportunity to ‘collaborate and Connect’

October 23, 2020 For Immediate Release Virtual Conference Gives Regina’s Tourism Sector a Critical Opportunity to ‘collaborate and Connect’ (Regina) Tourism Regina's third annual Collaborate and Connect conference is back. Different,…

How Canadian agriculture can help feed the world

By Murad Al-Katib President and CEO, AGT Food and Ingredients Inc. World Food Day -- founded by the UN in 1945 and held every October 16 since 1981 -- was established to increase awareness of world hunger and poverty, and inspire…

Regina’s 2030 Economic Growth Plan sets an ambitious course for the city

October 1, 2020 For Immediate Release Regina's 2030 Economic Growth Plan sets an ambitious course for the city (Regina) Regina's City Council has endorsed the 2020-2030 Economic Growth Plan as recommended by Economic Development Regina…

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