Advancing research, accelerating development, and helping partners move ideas to market. We turn science into innovation — at scale, with purpose.
Located within one of the world's strongest agri-science ecosystems, GIFS works with industry, producers, consumers, academics, and governments to decrease the time between scientific discovery and market delivery.
With a partner-centric approach, we collaborate with Canadian and international partners to advance productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability across the agriculture and food sector.
Founded in 2012 by the Government of Saskatchewan, Nutrien, and the University of Saskatchewan — GIFS has grown into a global leader in integrated agri-food innovation.
All under one roof — from discovery to market-ready solutions.
Increasing the rate of genetic gain in plant and livestock breeding programs using cutting-edge technologies.
Learn MoreCanada's only dedicated agri-food biomanufacturing program — advancing sustainable innovation at scale.
Learn MoreShaping policy and practice by amplifying science, regulation, and real-world agri-food application.
Learn MoreWorld-class expertise and leading-edge technologies for quality, reproducibility, and research speed.
Learn MoreFour strategic drivers define how we operate and how we measure success.
Whether you're looking to accelerate research, develop new products, or move science to market — GIFS is ready to collaborate.
A sought-out partner in agriculture and food innovation — advancing research and accelerating development from Saskatchewan to the world.
The Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at the University of Saskatchewan advances research, accelerates development, and helps partners move ideas to market.
"We're helping to build a food-secure world from Saskatchewan-out — working with industry, producers, consumers, academics, and governments."
We decrease the time between scientific discovery and its delivery to market at home and around the globe.
Through our integrated platforms, partners gain world-class expertise, scalable infrastructure, and end-to-end capabilities — all under one roof.
We empower partners to innovate and iterate quickly with advanced technologies and integrated, automated workflows.
We help bring high-performing products to market, boosting profitability, enhancing productivity, and driving global competitiveness.
From the Prairies to international partnerships — connecting diverse stakeholders to advance global agri-food dialogue.
We combine biology, automation, and data science to solve agriculture's most complex challenges with rigour and precision.
GIFS is proud to call Saskatchewan home, a province recognized for its leadership in agriculture and food innovation.
From the Prairies to national and international engagement, our experts connect with diverse stakeholders to share the story of Canadian agriculture and advance global dialogue on sustainability and science-based policies.
Guiding GIFS' mission with expertise, vision, and a shared commitment to agricultural innovation.
Interim Executive Director and CEO
Chief Scientific Officer
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Chief Financial Officer
Director of Business Development and Innovation
Providing strategic oversight and governance to advance GIFS' mission and long-term vision for agri-food innovation.
Board Chair
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Deputy Minister, Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture
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Chief Purpose Officer, Farm Credit Canada
VP Research, University of Saskatchewan
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Interim Executive Director and CEO
Expert advisory panels that help advance our mission — translating research into impactful solutions for agriculture and food stakeholders.
GIFS' International Scientific and Grower Advisory Panels provide guidance on how to best translate research into impactful solutions for agriculture and food stakeholders.
Reporting to the GIFS Board of Directors, the ISAP provides independent expert science advice on GIFS' science quality and strategy; international scientific trends; emerging research opportunities; knowledge translation; and potential national and international collaborations. The Chair and members are appointed by the Board in consultation with the Executive Director and CEO.
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The GAP provides GIFS with expert advice on food producers' science and technology needs, as well as industry market trends.
Three core programs advancing agricultural productivity, sustainability, and innovation with measurable impact.
Collaborating to drive agricultural productivity, competitiveness, and sustainability.
The FCC Breeding Acceleration Program at GIFS leverages our expertise and technologies to help increase the rate of genetic gain in plant and livestock breeding programs.
Building Canada's only biomanufacturing program dedicated to advancing innovative and sustainable agriculture and food.
Combining the strengths of GIFS' engineering biology, sequencing, data management, analytics, and cell biology technologies, our Biomanufacturing Program helps partners rapidly scale R&D of new products.
Equipped with the facilities, technologies, and expertise to drive innovative product development by supporting:
Bringing insights, impacts, and clarity to the forefront of decision-making.
Through GIFS' Innovation Thought Leadership Program, we identify, explore, and address the gaps and opportunities that shape the future of agriculture and food innovation.
By connecting with the value chain and amplifying science, regulation, and real-world application, we ensure that innovation can thrive within clear, predictable frameworks.
Our team engages across Canada and globally to inform policies and practices that strengthen productivity, economic competitiveness, and resilience across the agri-food system.
Where science meets scale. Reputation, reliability, and results you can trust.
GIFS provides integrated technical expertise and services to advance research through quality, consistency, and reproducibility.
Our Technical Services team strengthens your research with world-class expertise and leading-edge technologies — delivering quality, speed, and precision with unwavering customer focus.
Accelerate your research with access to world-class technologies, expertise, and a commitment to quality — where your samples and your data remain yours throughout every engagement.
High-throughput sequencing services with rigorous quality controls and expert bioinformatics support for plant, animal, and microbial applications.
Scalable, automated workflows that dramatically increase throughput while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and reproducibility.
Integrated data science platforms and analytical pipelines that turn complex datasets into actionable insights for your research programs.
Specialized plant science capabilities supporting phenotyping, transformation, and advanced trait analysis across a broad range of species.
Expert cell biology services supporting the development and optimization of biological systems for agriculture and food applications.
Supporting partners in translating bench-scale discoveries into scalable processes ready for commercialization.
The latest from GIFS — newsletters, upcoming events, and program announcements.
GIFS Connect features updates and highlights from GIFS' programs, partnerships, and recent events. Shared quarterly — with occasional updates in between for relevant news.
Quarterly insights on programs, partnerships, and discoveries — delivered to your inbox.
Keynotes, panel discussions, and showcases highlighting breakthroughs in plant genetics, biomanufacturing, and agri-food innovation.
How the FCC Breeding Acceleration Program leverages cutting-edge technologies to increase the rate of genetic gain. Open to researchers and industry partners.
GIFS experts presenting at this international forum focused on sustainable agriculture, food security, and science-based policy.
An exclusive look inside GIFS' biomanufacturing facilities. Ideal for partners interested in agriculture and food bioproducts.
Highlights from our FCC Breeding Acceleration Program, new biomanufacturing partnerships, and the latest from our thought leadership initiatives.
Our team shared insights on precision fermentation and the future of bioproducts at one of the world's leading agri-tech conferences.
GIFS is pleased to welcome a new industry partner to our Biomanufacturing Program, advancing sustainable crop protection biologicals.
Be part of a world-class team driving the future of agriculture and food innovation from Saskatchewan.
GIFS offers a dynamic, collaborative environment where your contributions directly advance food security and agricultural innovation on a global scale.
Located on the University of Saskatchewan campus in Saskatoon, our team includes scientists, engineers, data specialists, business developers, and operations professionals united by a shared mission.
We don't just advance science — we build teams. At GIFS, every role contributes to a mission that's bigger than any single project: building a food-secure world.
We value curiosity, collaboration, and commitment. Diversity of thought and background makes our science stronger and our impact greater.
📍 Saskatoon, SK · Drive high-throughput sequencing and bioinformatics pipelines within our genomics team.
📍 Saskatoon, SK · Support precision fermentation R&D within our growing Biomanufacturing Program.
📍 Saskatoon, SK · Build and manage partner relationships that advance GIFS' innovation mandate.
📍 Saskatoon, SK (Hybrid) · Develop machine learning models to support breeding and biomanufacturing programs.
Whether you're a potential partner, researcher, or interested in our programs — we'd love to hear from you.
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Saskatoon, SK S7N 4L8
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GIFS is located within the University of Saskatchewan's world-class agri-science campus in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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