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Contribution: Contr-Indo-Pacific Engagement Program

Simon Fraser University | Simon Fraser University

$250,000.00

APRU-SFU Indo-Pacific Cooperation

EF 2024-25 · 2025-03-07

Résumé
This project aims to conduct strategic visits to member institutions of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) in Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea to learn about their unique agricultural and sustainability needs. The APRU Food Security and Agritech Hub, co-hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), supports this initiative. Through this project, Simon Fraser University aims to establish a collaborative research and innovation hub and seeks to co-host symposia on food security and agritech in Singapore (2025 and 2027) and Canda (2026). The project also aims to explore innovative solutions using advanced technologies such as alternative proteins, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things sensors, and robotics in agriculture.
Programme
Contr-Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Emplacement
BURNABY, British Columbia, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Type
Contribution
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Additional Information
Belated reporting.
Additional Information (French)
Rapport tardif.
Agreement End Date
2028-03-31
Agreement Number
7464832 P015191001
Agreement Start Date
2025-03-07
Agreement Title
APRU-SFU Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Agreement Title (French)
APRU-SFU Indo-Pacific Cooperation
Agreement Type
Contribution
Agreement Value
$250,000.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
This project aims to conduct strategic visits to member institutions of the Association of Pacific Rim Universities (APRU) in Japan, the Philippines, Singapore, and South Korea to learn about their unique agricultural and sustainability needs. The APRU Food Security and Agritech Hub, co-hosted by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) and the National University of Singapore (NUS), supports this initiative. Through this project, Simon Fraser University aims to establish a collaborative research and innovation hub and seeks to co-host symposia on food security and agritech in Singapore (2025 and 2027) and Canda (2026). The project also aims to explore innovative solutions using advanced technologies such as alternative proteins, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things sensors, and robotics in agriculture.
Description (French)
Ce projet vise à effectuer des visites stratégiques auprès des établissements membres de l'Association des universités du Pacifique (APRU) au Japon, aux Philippines, à Singapour et en Corée du Sud afin de mieux comprendre leurs besoins uniques en matière d'agriculture et de durabilité. Le Centre APRU pour la sécurité alimentaire et les technologies agricoles, coorganisé par l’Université technologique de Nanyang (NTU) et l’Université nationale de Singapour (NUS), soutient cette initiative. À travers ce projet, l’Université Simon Fraser souhaite établir un centre collaboratif de recherche et d’innovation, et envisage de coorganiser des symposiums sur la sécurité alimentaire et les technologies agricoles à Singapour (2025 et 2027) et au Canada (2026). Le projet vise également à explorer des solutions innovantes en utilisant des technologies avancées telles que les protéines alternatives, l’intelligence artificielle, les capteurs de l’Internet des objets et la robotique en agriculture.
Expected Results
The expected outcomes of this project include: (1) increased collaboration between Canadian academics and researchers with their Indo-Pacific colleagues; and (2) increased capacity for Canadian researchers to facilitate events with or for their counterparts in the Indo-Pacific region and Canada.
Expected Results (French)
Les résultats escomptés de ce projet comprennent: (1) renforcement de la collaboration entre les universitaires et les chercheurs canadiens et leurs collègues de la région indo-pacifique; et (2) capacité renforcée des chercheurs canadiens à organiser des événements avec ou pour leurs homologues de la région indo-pacifique et au Canada.
Federal Riding
Burnaby North—Seymour
Federal Riding (French)
Burnaby-Nord—Seymour
Federal Riding Number
59003
Foreign Currency Type
CAD
Foreign Currency Value
$0.00
Organization Code
dfatd-maecd
Organization
Global Affairs Canada | Affaires mondiales Canada
Program Name
Contr-Indo-Pacific Engagement Program
Program Purpose
Contr-Programme d’engagement pour l’Indo
Recipient Business Number
3203118520725
Recipient City
BURNABY
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
Simon Fraser University | Simon Fraser University
Recipient Postal Code
V5A 1S6
Recipient Province or Territory
BC
Recipient Type
N
Reference Number
064-2024-2025-Q4-A0070