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Roche Canada Launches National Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence
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Edmonton company blazes new trail in drug discovery
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New partnership aims to leverage Edmonton’s strengths in AI/ML expertise
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Fast-growing Edmonton startup helps get new drugs to market sooner
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U of A rises 20 spots in leading global ranking of top universities
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Edmonton-area municipalities will co-invest to attract business to the region
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Edmonton region leads in manufacturing productivity
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Opinion: Edmonton region poised to capitalize on the hydrogen economy
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Government of Canada supports Alberta agri-food sector with investment in BioNeutra
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Global R&D acceleration creates opportunity to grow pharmaceutical sector in Alberta, say experts
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Event highlights – The California market for hydrogen
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Unleashing the global potential of cellular agriculture
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Business incubator expands
Food companies that are not yet big enough to build their own processing facilities can rent suites at the Agrivalue Processing Business Incuba…
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We’re Hiring: Senior Manager, Business Development
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Biotech innovators see ‘growing opportunity’ in Alberta’s drug and vaccine industry
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New tech converts waste into clean energy
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Investors should look to Alberta for their biotech investments
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Edmonton tech firm building bridges to net zero future
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Temperature Log Confirms Geothermal Power Generation Potential in Alberta
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Edmonton’s Global Connectivity Advantage
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BioNeutra to develop new ‘gut health’ nutraceutical products
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Locally developed drug secures FDA approval
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Edmonton nanotech to provide better, more reliable COVID testing
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New Solar manufacturer to set up at EIA
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Edmonton’s ShookIOT acquired by Chicago-based software company
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Appointment announcement – Chris McLeod, Vice President, Global Marketing and Communications
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ATB Capital Markets focuses on Growth and Innovation: Advancing traditional and growth industries
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Canadian Rockies Hemp Corporation Closes Financing to Complete Build-Out of North America’s Largest Industrial Hemp Processing Facility
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How growing global electric car sales could be a boon for Alberta
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Edmonton region tech companies raise more than $246 million since January 2020
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University of Alberta and Brass Dome Ventures Ltd. launch imYEG accelerator to increase commercialization of research-driven innovations
New industry-led accelerator will address and overcome the earliest barriers faced by researchers just starting on the path to commercialization. …
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Stantec named fifth most sustainable company in the world, first in North America
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Interview: Ray Muzyka, Co-Founder of BioWare
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Jobber’s success helping pave way for continued tech growth in Edmonton
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Developing strategies for the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s economy
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Technology & Innovation in the Edmonton region – it’s an opportunity right now
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The Edmonton region’s nutraceuticals industry – it’s an opportunity right now
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The Edmonton region’s pharmaceutical industry – it’s an opportunity right now
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The Edmonton region can compete to win
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Jeff Bell joins Edmonton Global
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Jobber recognized as fastest growing
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API grows pharma manufacturing capacity
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AltaML named Fast 50 company to watch
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No shortage of awards for BioNeutra
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Greater Edmonton Region Well-Suited to Become Canada’s First Hydrogen Node
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Canadian Innovators Take Rising COVID Cases Head-On
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Most affordable major city in Canada – Edmonton
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Consider Canada City Alliance Identifies New Path Forward for Canada’s Foreign Direct Investment Strategy
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Alberta project validates first synthetic health dataset in province
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New rapid COVID-19 test taking off at EIA
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Edmonton receives platinum certification for the Data for Canadian Cities Project
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Showcasing Alberta’s AI advantage
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Canadian town seeking Australian farmers and Agrifood investors
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Edmonton ICE District properties earn international award
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Newly released white paper explores the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s potential as a ‘hydrogen node’
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ATCO TO BUILD ALBERTA’S FIRST HYDROGEN BLENDING PROJECT WITH ERA SUPPORT
Canadian Utilities, an ATCO company, announced it has been awarded $2.8 million in funding from Emission Reductions Alberta’s (ERA) Nat…
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Invest in Canada report studies the Edmonton region’s strength in AI
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Canada introduces more study and work permit flexibility
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U of A researchers develop tool to help build better prosthetic limbs
(Photo: Getty Images) Neuroscientists look into the complex physical and mental co-ordination needed for seemingly simple movements. …
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COVID-19 continues to spark growth for Edmonton education tech firm
Showbie looks to scale hybrid learning – raises $5 million in a Series A round led by Vancouver-based Rhino ventures. Th…
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TransPod signs deal with Alberta to develop hyperloop track connecting Edmonton, Calgary
Image credit: TransPod Toronto-based AutoTech startup TransPod has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the provincial go…
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Songistry – using artificial intelligence to rock the music industry
“We’re solving some incredible problems within the global music industry,” says Curtis Serna, CEO of Songistry, “and we’re thrilled to …
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Alberta’s plant-based food sector receives federal support
Parliamentary Secretary Terry Duguid announces more than $2.6 million to help Alberta businesses grow and create jobs August…
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FunnelAI Announces Global Expansion and AI Business Development Strategy Through a Partnership with Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute
The industry’s leading real-time artificial intelligence (AI) semantic search platform provider, FunnelAI, located in Texas, USA, has p…
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Granify – Powering the world’s biggest brands
Jeff Lawrence, CEO, Granify Edmonton region e-commerce giant uses big data to predict the future More than 3 billion shopper sess…
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$58 MILLION ANNOUNCED FOR NATURAL GAS INNOVATIONS WORTH $155 MILLION
ERA supports 20 projects that create jobs, attract investment, and reduce emissions Leveraging artificial intelligence and machi…
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Fort Saskatchewan chosen for new ATCO project
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Talent in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region
Edmonton Global has launched their latest video highlighting another regional asset of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region – Talent. …
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RJ Maclean – Disrupting the status quo to bring innovation to the energy industry
Kiely Maclean, President and CEO of RJ Maclean. RJ Maclean is working to modernize the energy industry, using innovative technology…
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Data and trends with Tomas
The unique blend of data scientist, economist, and Swedish dairy farmer all rolled into regular updates on our region, economics, and trends. Keep …
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THE ALBERTA PETROCHEMICALS INCENTIVE PROGRAM WILL ENHANCE ALBERTA’S ABILITY TO ATTRACT INVESTMENT
July 9, 2020 – Fort Saskatchewan – The Government of Alberta today announced the Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program (APIP), designed to attra…
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World’s-largest airport solar farm arriving at EIA
Alpin Sun to build 627-acre facility on west-side of airport lands. July 7, 2020 (Edmonton, AB) – Edmonton International Airport (EI…
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Another global ranking for Edmonton region
The Edmonton Metropolitan Region was featured in Startup Genome’s 2020 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER). …
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Alberta – lowest corporate tax rate in Canada
The Alberta government has announced a Job Creation Tax Cut aimed at making Alberta a magnet for new business investment. This corporate tax cut wi…
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U of A researcher to test whether COVID-19 antibodies provide long-term immunity
A study analyzing thousands of blood samples to determine whether having COVID-19 antibodies confers long-term immunity is one of 13 U of A researc…
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Entos Pharmaceuticals Announces Selection of Lead DNA Vaccine Candidates for COVID-19 and a $4.2M Award to Move Forward with Phase I/II Human Trials
In preclinical studies, two lead Fusogenix DNA vaccine (Covigenix) candidates demonstrated high immunogenicity and efficacy. Lead candidates to be …
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New plant-based manufacturer sets up at EIA
Plant Plus to manufacture plant fibre products in Alberta Aerospace and Technology Centre Sugarcane fiber straw June 24, 2020…
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Concordia University of Edmonton and Adventus LifeFoods Inc. announce new residency through BMO-CIAR
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INNOVATION IS KEY TO THE “NEW NORMAL”
Lately, we’ve been hearing a lot about the “new normal” – what the world will look like after this global pandemic has left its mark on…
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Covid-19 sparks growth for Edmonton education tech firm
More than 3 million teachers in 136 countries are finding the Showbie products invaluable in their shift to online learning In 2012…
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Token Bitters is scaling up and building international export opportunities
Token Naturals is a cannabis company located in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region, focused on extraction and derivative products …
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Edmonton’s startup ecosystem in global 100
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New carbon solution in Alberta delivers use for industrial emissions
World’s largest capacity CO2 pipeline part of expandable captu…
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EIA setting records with cargo charter flights
Two of the three Antonov AN-124 planes expected at EIA arrived late on Friday, May 29. (Credit to Edmonton International Airport) Mu…
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Alberta Shows Stunning Growth in 2019, Opportunity in 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic is an unprecedented event that has forced all businesses to re-evaluate their markets, risks, and priorities. In this…
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Edmonton Global welcomes Mustafa Sahin as VP of Investment and Trade
Edmonton, June 1, 2020 – Mustafa Sahin joins Edmonton Global as Vice President of Investment and Trade. …
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Global Briefing: Economic impacts of COVID-19 on Business in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region
On Thursday, May 14, Edmonton Global hosted a briefing on the economic and business implications of the continued Covid-19 pandemic. …
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U of A pharmaceutical institute leads effort to fill looming hospital drug shortage
Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, a non-profit institute based at the U of A, is co-ordinating co-ordinating labs in Alberta to manufacture two dr…
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Collaborate Locally, Compete Globally
The 2019 Edmonton Global Annual Report highlights the work done over the past year as we…
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Meet our Leaders
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University of Alberta to host COVID-19 webinar series
The office of Lifelong Learning at the University of Alberta’s faculty of Medicine & Dentistry will be hosting a weekly COVID-19 webinar se…
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Global Briefing: Business and Economy of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region
On Friday, April 24, Edmonton Global hosted a briefing on the economic and business implications of the combined crisis of Covid-19 and t…
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Haskap berries: northern Alberta’s new superfood
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Consider Canada City Alliance Impact of COVID-19 on FDI activities in Canada
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How the U of A’s Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology is responding to the COVID-19 crisis
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Update on Edmonton Global’s activities during the Covid-19 pandemic
The situation across Canada, Alberta, and our region is changing rapidly. As of March 16, we have requested that staff work from home. All trav…
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Opinion: It’s time to go global
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Project Edmonton: Improbable’s newest venture builds on SpatialOS success
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Edmonton-developed Job Site Insights bridges construction and technology
PCL’s Mark Bryant, Canadian CIO of the Year. PCL Construction is preparing to take its cutting-edge platform to the next level …
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Beamdog: a business with ‘unimaginable’ potential for global reach
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Greg Zeschuk – a modern renaissance man
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DeZURIK opens Rapid Fulfillment Center
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Entos secures $109M partnership to create new inflammatory disease therapies
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Update: EY Report on EEDC, Edmonton Global, and Tech Innovation
This afternoon, the EY report on EEDC, Edmonton Global, and Tech Innovation was presented to Edmonton City Council. The report’s recommendation…
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EY Report on Economic Development and Innovation
Earlier today, the City of Edmonton released a report from EY regarding Edmonton Global, the Edmonton Economic Development Corporatio…
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Custom-food manufacturer is ‘the kitchen behind the kitchen’
Custom-food manufacturer is ‘the kitchen behind the kitchen’
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Global talent and IRCC programs and supports for employers
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Disruption from above
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Edmonton metro region leads Canada in export growth
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Flourishing software app Jobber blazing the trail for Alberta tech startups
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AMII INNOVATES ANNOUNCES FIRST COHORT, LOOKS TO ACCELERATE AI ADOPTION
Image courtesy Unsplash The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) has launched Amii Innovates, a program aimed to guides tea…
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Emerging tech sector promises better economic balance
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Sparking a global conversation
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At the Heart of the Region
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Robotic Arms: Amii and BLINC team up to improve quality of life after limb loss
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Autonomous vehicle research receives $14.9-million provincial funding boost
The University of Alberta Faculty of Engineering has been put in the driver’s seat of a $14.9-million Centre for Autonomous Systems in Strengthenin…
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Choose your AI in business adventure
There’s no doubt that artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are the next big step for enterprise. The frequency of AI projects has…
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Researchers are looking to technology and education to help prepare for the increasing number of fires predicted
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Engineer and entrepreneur: Nicolas Olmedo brings real-world application to robotic vehicles
Who would you send to inspect a tailings pond? To survey an unstable toxic environment? Or even mine an asteroid in space? Nicolas Olmedo would sen…
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U of A EcoCar Team brings home efficiency and innovation wins
When last we saw them, the University of Alberta’s EcoCar team was preparing to leave for the Shell Eco-marathon Americas in Sonoma, Ca…
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Gene responsible for toxic metal accumulation in durum wheat identified
Researchers complete genome assembly of durum wheat, identify gene responsible for cadmium accumulation. Heads of durum wheat. Research …
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Using bacteria to devour greenhouse gas—and produce bio fuels
(Edmonton) Researchers across the province were awarded $20.5 million in funding today to support clean energy technology developme…
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