SFU partners with Dutch agritech powerhouse Wageningen University & Research to spur innovation

Food security and sustaining agriculture in the face of climate change are global challenges that require global solutions, which is why Simon Fraser University is partnering with the world's top agritech university. During an Innovation Day event hosted by the B.C. Centre for Agritech Innovation (BCCAI) in Surrey today, Simon Fraser University and Wageningen University & Research signed a Letter of Intent to collaborate on future research programs, share knowledge and spark innovation in the agritech field. -I am excited about this partnership because SFU and Wageningen University & Research have a shared commitment to advancing knowledge and solutions to global challenges,- says SFU President Joy Johnson. -Together, we will tackle critical topics such as food production and climate change, and I look forward to seeing the results of our joint efforts in the years ahead. Wageningen University & Research (WUR) is a public university in Wageningen, Netherlands, specializing in life sciences with a focus on agriculture, technical and engineering subjects. It is a globally important center for life sciences and agricultural research. It is located in a region of the Netherlands known as the Food Valley.