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Innovation Impact Program guidelines

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The Innovation Impact Program funds leading-edge research equipment and infrastructure at Alberta's post-secondary and research institutions so they can attract talent and partners and turn... More ≫

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The Innovation Impact Program funds leading-edge research equipment and infrastructure at Alberta's post-secondary and research institutions so they can attract talent and partners and turn discoveries into intellectual property, companies, products, and jobs that stay and grow in Alberta.

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Alberta advanced technology : medical devices & health services

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This document provided an overview of Alberta's advanced technology medical devices and health services sector, highlighting its status as one of North America's top ten centres for medical... More ≫

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This document provided an overview of Alberta's advanced technology medical devices and health services sector, highlighting its status as one of North America's top ten centres for medical research. It described how Alberta generated approximately $55 million in annual revenues from medical devices and health services, with about $25 million exported to non-Canadian markets. The document detailed Alberta's favourable business environment, including low business costs, no provincial sales tax, and extensive technical, educational, and research infrastructure such as the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) and Alberta Wellnet. It also introduced key industry players and innovations, including the Alberta Microelectronic Corporation and the Alberta Cancer Board, and emphasized the province's productive labour force and award-winning researchers. The document concluded that Alberta's medical devices and health services industries offered significant opportunities...

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Health care products and capabilities in Alberta directory

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This document presented a comprehensive directory of health care products and capabilities in Alberta, detailing the province's progressive health care system, research infrastructure, and... More ≫

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This document presented a comprehensive directory of health care products and capabilities in Alberta, detailing the province's progressive health care system, research infrastructure, and industry partnerships. It described how Alberta's universities, research agencies, government, and private investors collaborated since the late 1970s to foster innovation, resulting in advanced products and services with global appeal. The document listed numerous companies and organizations, outlining their products, services, and marketing activities, including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, rehabilitation equipment, and software solutions. It highlighted Alberta's commitment to research, technology transfer, and commercialization, supported by foundations such as the Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research (AHFMR) and the Alberta Cancer Board (ACB). This document served as a resource for understanding the breadth and depth of Alberta's health care industry and its connections to...

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