Alberta Innovates

What if stroke patients could bring rehabilitation home? That’s the simple idea behind Dr. Sean Dukelow's Stroke Recovery with Virtual Reality (STRIVE) project. Patients use pre-configured VR headsets to complete assigned modules, which were built in partnership with Red Iron Labs and designed to feel like games. This technology has a potential to be a game changer for stroke patients, particularly those living in rural areas who may need to travel into the nearest city to access rehabilitation support. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gtpq8C5f #HealthcareInnovation #HealthTech #InnovationInHealthcare #AccessibleHealthcare #CanadianInnovation Glenrose Hospital Foundation

Calling all tech SMEs 👀 If you’ve got a project you know you should dig into, but haven’t had the time, this might help. As part of the Athabasca University MBA program, they have a capstone project component that offers 10 weeks of consulting support for free. Alberta Innovates is helping to connect tech companies to this opportunity. If your project is chosen, the MBA students will not just be shadowing, they will actually be working on your business: → ~25 hours/week → real deliverables and a final report you can use Examples of projects: • figuring out your next growth move • refining your go-to-market • understanding your competition better • pricing, financials, operations, all the stuff that gets pushed down the list Or even that random idea you haven’t had time to explore yet. If your company is interested: • Fill out the interest form https://lnkd.in/gK6MmCrQ and send it to Dr. Marta Massi at mmassi@athabascau.ca at Athabasca University • Questions → Kartavi.shah@albertainnovates.ca • Want to learn more – reach out to → Kartavi.shah@albertainnovates.ca  or attend a webinar on March 27 (12–1 PM) If your team has a strategic question, growth initiative, or idea you haven’t had time to fully explore, this can be a great opportunity to gain fresh perspectives and focused support from MBA students.

Alberta Innovates is pleased to sponsor Energy Storage Alberta—CanREA Summit in Calgary on April 16, 2026, bringing attention to the evolving role of energy storage in Alberta’s electricity market. This summit provides a data-driven examination of Alberta’s power system outlook. The program features direct insight from the AESO and convenes technology providers, developers, independent power producers, investors, and regulators to explore how storage supports flexibility, reliability, and long-term affordability.   Energy storage is a core element of our strategic focus on energy. We fund research and pilot deployments of next-generation storage technologies to support a reliable and resilient grid. For more information about our programming: Energy Storage and Minerals - Alberta Innovates: https://lnkd.in/gA4ShMtq   Register to join the Summit: https://lnkd.in/ee4QKRvr #EnergyStorage #ElectricityMarkets #Alberta #Events

Our CEO, Michael Mahon, shares his congratulations to Jennifer Lussier on her appointment: "Congratulations to Jennifer Lussier on her confirmation as CEO of Platform Calgary. Jen’s deep entrepreneurial experience and her long history with Platform—serving and growing in multiple roles—position her well to lead the organization into its next chapter. Platform Calgary and our regional innovation networks play a vital role in building a strong, inclusive entrepreneurial culture. They help create meaningful connections across Alberta’s innovation ecosystem and are key partners for Alberta Innovates as we work together to scale impact from idea, to validation, to commercialization. I’m looking forward to working with Jen and her team as we continue supporting Albertans and shaping Alberta's economic future."

There’s still time to register for our Capital Access webinar taking place today at noon with hosts Ayo Aiyeleye from Alberta Innovates and Arielle Land from Movement51!  Hear from Emily Smiley, Executive Director at Movement51, and Courtney Dragani, Chief Growth Officer at Movement51 and The51, as they discuss how the capital landscape has shifted in recent years, what has meaningfully improved, where structural gaps remain, and what that means in today’s more disciplined, metrics-driven market. You’ll learn about: ✅ How to align with current investor priorities ✅ The opportunity within the women-led venture landscape ✅ Where funding frameworks are working and where further refinement is needed   All entrepreneurs, investors, and ecosystem partners are welcome! Register here: https://lnkd.in/exKXRGav

We are proud to support this important initiative announced at the BioAlberta 2026 Policy Forum. Alongside Pfizer and Roche Canada, we are investing in the Precision Analytics Program, a collaboration between the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Cancer Care Alberta that is using one of the world’s most comprehensive cancer datasets to better understand the patient journey. By turning data into actionable insights, this program will help identify pressures in the system and support new approaches to improve efficiency, reduce wait times, and ultimately enhance care for patients across Alberta.

Join us March 11, 2026, at 12 p.m. MDT for our latest Capital Access webinar hosted by Ayo Aiyeleye from Alberta Innovates and Arielle Land from Movement51, where we’ll cover how recent changes in the capital investment landscape impact women entrepreneurs. Presenters Emily Smiley, Executive Director at Movement51, and Courtney Dragani, Chief Growth Officer at Movement51 and The51, will discuss how the capital landscape has shifted in recent years, what has meaningfully improved, where structural gaps remain, and what that means in today’s more disciplined, metrics-driven market. You’ll learn about: - How to align with current investor priorities.  - The opportunity within the women-led venture landscape.  - Where funding frameworks are working and where further refinement is needed.    All entrepreneurs are welcome! 🖥️ Register now: https://lnkd.in/exKXRGav 

Alberta’s food and beverage processors are facing pressure right now, and they shouldn’t have to navigate it alone. A little over a week ago, we executed a grant agreement to support a new province-wide initiative led by the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA). It’s designed to help tariff-affected Alberta businesses access practical support—from business coaching to technology guidance—to reduce costs, strengthen operations, and grow sustainably. As a co-funder, Alberta Innovates is expanding this support with expertise and resources that help companies build technology readiness. This includes guidance to identify, pilot, and adopt tools that modernize operations and boost competitiveness. This work supports more than individual businesses. It contributes to long-term food security, affordability, job creation, and economic diversification, benefits that reach everyday Albertans. Learn more about Alberta Innovates: https://bit.ly/2GuHiNp Learn more about the Alberta Food Processors Association (AFPA): https://bit.ly/4aWG0rw Access the AFPA Co-Packing Portal: https://bit.ly/4aZQoPq #Alberta #FoodProcessing #AgriFood #Innovation #Manufacturing #TechnologyAdoption #BusinessGrowth #EconomicDiversification #FoodSecurity

Great to see KYRA Wellness gaining momentum. 👏 We’re proud to have connected through the IDEATE Alberta program and to support innovators who are rethinking what health and wellness can look like in our workplaces and communities. Corporate and communal wellbeing isn’t a “nice to have” — it’s foundational to productivity, resilience, and long-term economic strength. When Alberta-based companies like KYRA Wellness bring forward bold, community-informed ideas, that’s exactly the kind of collaboration IDEATE was designed to spark. Congratulations on your growth so far. We’re excited to see how your work continues to evolve across Alberta and beyond. #WellnessInnovation #CorporateWellbeing