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Atlantic Bioresource TechoVenture
Centre Established
Leading edge technology and advanced research promise to bring
new focus to the agriculture and fisheries sector through the
new Atlantic Bioresources TechnoVenture Centre.
The centre will develop value-added and non-traditional food
and bioscience products and will be led by CEO Richard Ablett,
Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Chris d'Entremont announced
today, July 13.
"Dr. Ablett brings an exciting perspective to the new
TechnoVenture Centre. His vision, experience and proven leadership
qualities will guide the innovative work of the centre,"
said Mr. d'Entremont. "We will have a leading edge research
facility right here at home."
"Bioscience is an important area of growth for the Nova
Scotia economy and Dr. Ablett's expertise in research and development
will fuel growth in this field," said Ernest Fage, Minister
of Economic Development. "We will have some of the best
talent working out of our research facility for the benefit
of our industry."
"The TechnoVenture Centre provides an opportunity to pursue
a series of new bioresource developments," said Dr. Ablett.
"Our intent is to gain a foothold in world markets for
new, natural products that meet modern consumer needs. The Atlantic
region has many under-utilized agriculture and fisheries' resources
that can be directed towards this market."
The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, the Nova Scotia
Agriculture College (NSAC), the Office of Economic Development
and InNOVAcorp have partnered to stimulate new and innovative
economic growth areas. The centre will receive $250,000 per
year for three years to help enhance the health and well-being
of humans and animals through the development of new products.
Located at the AgriTech Park in Bible Hill, the Atlantic Bioresource
TechnoVenture Centre will be part of the Nova Scotia Agricultural
College campus.
"The TechnoVenture Centre, under Richard Ablett's capable
direction, will help position our university precisely where
we want to be -- as a knowledge creator and innovator in the
world of value-added foods and new bioproducts," said NSAC
president Philip Hicks. "It will help us pull the world
of tomorrow's biotechnology right onto today's NSAC campus."
Dr. Ablett was most recently director of bioscience development
with TechPEI Incorporated in Prince Edward Island.
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