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RUTH BONNEVILLE / FREE PRESS LOCAL - RRC Lab to Market funding Manitoba's Polytech receives over 24 million in federal Lab to Market funding. Duguid and Cable speak with Aerospace Research Technologist Sarah Hodgson as she explains the types of products under development in her area of the lab. Terry Duguid, Minister responsible for Prairies Economic Development Canada, announces 24 million in federal Lab to Market funding for the development of entrepreneurship skills and commercialization capacity in the academic community at Red River College POLYTECH Wednesday. Joining him was MLA Rene Cable, Manitoba's Minister of Advanced Education and Training and Fred Meier, President and CEO of Red River Polytech. Following the announcement RRC CEO Fred Meier, tours the large laboratory area, also called the Smart Factory, with Duguid and Cable, Jan 15th, 2025