The future of health is here
Health and life science companies in the Edmonton region are part of a strong, growing, and tight-knit community working at the cutting edge of scientific breakthroughs. Scientists are at the forefront of research in diabetes, virology, and precision health, and we have world class facilities to prove it.
The region has strengths in pharmaceutical manufacturing, drug discovery, nutraceuticals, diagnostics, medical devices, and sits at the convergence of artificial intelligence and health. Companies in the region benefit from operating in Alberta–home to Canada’s largest, fully integrated healthcare system that serves a diverse population of 4.3 million people.
Collaboration, digitalization, strong academic and industry partnerships paired with an entrepreneurial mindset have led to a boom in this sector. The region is teeming with potential strategic partners for anyone looking to invest.
“When I think back on the UK biotech wave in the 70’s and the one that happened in the bay area of California – both of which I was a part of – I’m totally convinced that Alberta will succeed in the biotech industry. I think we’re at the perfect time for personal investors, organizational investors and pharmaceutical companies to come here – that’s my message…It’s a great time to catch the Edmonton wave.”
Level 42 AI chose to establish Vibrome, Ltd., in the Edmonton region due to our innovation focus on finding a sustainable path to reduce Alberta's healthcare costs through technology, the University of Alberta's ST Innovations/SMART Network's successful record of collaborating with local and international startups, the region's talent pool and low cost of doing business, and the region's connection to world markets through Port Alberta's transportation logistics and supply chain advantages.
The Export Development Canada is a Crown corporation that is dedicated to helping Canadian businesses of all sizes succeed on the world stage. They help equip businesses with tools – trade knowledge, financial solutions, equity, insurance, and connections – to grow their business with confidence
The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) is an independent, not-for-profit organization with key competencies in health economics, health technology assessment, and knowledge transfer/exchange. Their mission is to consistently provide relevant, timely and impactful evidence that supports informed health system policy and investment decisions by public and private partners.
This unique program is designed to help global entrepreneurs land and expand in the tech innovation ecosystem of the Edmonton-Calgary Corridor.
The BLINC Lab brings together a diverse group of inter-disciplinary researchers interested in collaborative research to improve sensory motor control and integration of advanced prosthetic and robotic systems.
June 20, 2022
An Edmonton region medical technology company, GLC Medical Inc., recently announced the completion of their newly developed technology, the GLCM Biosensor Test Platform. The test requires a quick oral examination…
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