CORNER BROOK, N.L. — The new Centre for Research and Innovation in Corner Brook got another financial shot in the arm Monday with more than $1.1 million in government funding.
The centre, which was officially opened in January and operated by Memorial University of Newfoundland’s Grenfell Campus, is located in the former human resources building owned by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper.
The dilapidated structure has been given new life, having been renovated and refurbished into a facility that supports research and development and business diversification, and aims to promote a stronger culture of innovation and entrepreneurship throughout the western region and entire province.
The centre is also home to the business incubator and makerspace operated by the Navigate Entrepreneurship Centre based at Grenfell.
On the heels of the nearly $9 million to get the…