Clean DNA: How Genomics Can Reduce Emissions and Drive Economic Growth for Canada

Name: Clean DNA: How Genomics Can Reduce Emissions and Drive Economic Growth for Canada
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Innovation & Technology

December 1, 2022

Innovation and Technology

Pages:18 pages15 min read

Author: The Conference Board of Canada

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Scientists are finding that much of the physical inputs to the global economy could, in principle, be produced biologically. Canada is a leader in many fields that support this, but a lack of funding could stunt our growth in this nascent industry.

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Originally produced for the Innovation Economy Council (IEC), this research examines the potential opportunities and challenges in three sectors: agriculture and food; oil, gas, and mining; and textiles and plastics. The IEC is now The Conference Board of Canada’s Canadian Centre for the Innovation Economy (CCIE).

Besides medicine, what fields stand to benefit from advancements in gene mapping? Where should public and private investment in Canada be directed to grow this industry? And how much is this industry estimated to be worth?

Read the research for the full analysis.