The Research and Innovation Policy Division is responsible for the development, analysis and communication of policies related to research, innovation, science and technology. The Division oversees the implementation of the Manitoba Research and Innovation Fund, Health Research Initiative, Manitoba Centres of Excellence Fund, Manitoba Network for Science and Technology (MindSet) and funding provided to the Manitoba Health Research Council.  The Division also provides a key co-ordinating function across government for research, innovation, science and technology initiatives.

Key Contacts:

Mr. Doug McCartney, Senior Executive Director
Science, Innovation and Business Development
Ph: (204) 945-6298
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Douglas.McCartney@gov.mb.ca

Mr. Tom Penner, Director
Ph: (204) 945-0152
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Tom.Penner@gov.mb.ca

Mr. Ron Humble, Senior Project Manager
Information and Communications Technologies & Energy
Ph: (204) 945-3090
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Ron.Humble@gov.mb.ca

Ms. Linda English, Project Officer
Life Sciences - Agriculture and Industrial Bioproducts & Digital Media
Ph: (204) 945-3307
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Linda.English@gov.mb.ca

Ms. Marilyn Johnstone, Project Coordinator
Life Sciences - Human Health
Ph: (204) 945-3145
Fax: (204) 945-3977
E-mail: Marilyn.Johnstone@gov.mb.ca