Finding solutions to the challenges facing the global food system requires an innovative and collaborative approach that moves at the speed of business.

Founded in 2012 in a partnership between Nutrien, the Government of Saskatchewan and the University of Saskatchewan (USask), the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) works with a diverse range of partners to discover, develop and deliver innovative solutions for the production of globally sustainable food.

At GIFS, we invest in relevant technology platforms that provide scale and transform our scientific competencies and capabilities into capacities for stakeholders, making us a catalyst for partnerships and innovation world-wide.

Located within one of the world’s strongest agri-science ecosystems, we are helping to build a food-secure world from Saskatchewan-out, working with academics, industry, producers, consumers and governments both at home and abroad to decrease the time between the discovery of innovative science and its delivery to market at home and around the globe.

Agriculture & Farming

AgTech

Food & Beverage

Global Institute for Food Security

Global Institute for Food Security's headquarters in Saskatoon, Canada

This department focuses on driving new ideas and strategies to enhance organizational growth and competitiveness.

Business Innovation

The Research and Development team at the Global Institute for Food Security focuses on pioneering innovative scientific solutions to enhance global food production and sustainability. Comprising experts in plant biology and engineering biology, the team conducts cutting-edge research, develops new technologies, and collaborates with various stakeholders to translate scientific discoveries into practical applications that can address pressing challenges in the food system.

Research and Development

The Human Resources and People Strategy team at the Global Institute for Food Security focuses on cultivating a dynamic workforce that drives innovation and collaboration within the organization. They are responsible for developing talent management strategies, enhancing organizational culture, and ensuring that the institute attracts and retains skilled professionals aligned with its mission of building a food-secure world. By fostering an inclusive and engaging workplace, this team supports GIFS in its vision of transforming scientific discoveries into scalable solutions for global food security.

Human Resources and People Strategy

This department focuses on the technical and operational aspects of genomics research and laboratory activities.

Genomics Operations

This department focuses on the advancement and management of platforms related to cell biology and plant growth.

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People (2)

Jobs (0)

Other teams

Research and Development

Human Resources and People Strategy

Genomics Operations

Platform Development

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