Biotechnology research and development (R&D) in Canadian industry, 1998 - ARCHIVED
Articles and reports: 88-001-X20010047917
Description:
Biotechnology is an enabling technology - one that has been compared to electricity or microelectronics - because it has the potential to transform production processes, products and services in a wide range of sectors of the economy. At present, major applications of biotechnology are taking place in health, agriculture and agrifood, and natural resources (e.g. forestry and mining). This survey is intended to quantify the level of industrial activity in biotechnology research and development by sector of application and to reveal trends in spending.
Issue Number: 2001004
Main Product: Science Statistics
| Format | Release date | More information |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2001 |
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Keywords
- Agri-food industries
- Bachelor's degrees
- Biotechnology
- Capital expenditures
- Chemicals
- Country of control
- Doctoral degrees
- Employment growth
- Equipment
- Expenditures
- Foreign corporations
- Funding
- Industries
- Master's degrees
- Natural resources
- Occupations
- Postsecondary education
- Salaries and wages
- Sciences
- Technology
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