Health Innovation Roundup

The Health Innovation Roundup provides you with the latest headlines and happenings related to health innovation in the Edmonton region.

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Recent editions

Wednesday, August 12, 2026

With news from API, Alberta Innovates, the 24/7 Crisis Diversion Team, Alberta Capital Connect, ERIN, Melamoon, AI4Good Lab, BCBigs, U of A, and more.

Wednesday, July 22, 2026

With news from Bio-Stream Diagnostics, EndoDiagnosis, Circa Thermal Studio, Amii, U of A, D-Spice, Edmonton Playgrounds, BioAlberta, CASA, and more.

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

With news from RNARevive, Amii, Somagen Diagnostics, U of A, Future Fields, Antigoni Studios, RWI, Alberta Blue Cross, and more.


Recently in the roundup

health business

API facility moves forward as Life Sciences Week approaches

Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation has reached another milestone toward bringing the Critical Medicines Production Centre online, completing a factory acceptance test for a downflow booth used in pharmaceutical manufacturing.

health technology

Bio-Stream pulls money out of Thin Air

Bio-Stream Diagnostics has shared its experience securing hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-dilutive funding while participating in the Funding Catalyst program from Thin Air Labs.

health technology

RNARevive earns further acclaim during year of momentum

The Berlin-based Falling Walls Foundation is the latest organization to recognize the work of RNARevive, placing it on its list of the 100 Science Startups to Watch.


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Recent health articles

A graphic shows the proposed location of a youth centre in the west part of Kinsmen Park in Leduc
region city council

Your turn: BGC Leduc, resilient landscaping

This week's batch of calls for public engagement includes outreach about a proposed youth centre from Boys and Girls Club Leduc and climate-resilient landscaping in Edmonton.

A playground with a wide, gently sloped ramp into the play area
health city council

City would benefit from more inclusive playgrounds, says advocate

As Edmonton city council gets ready to set its next four-year budget, playground reviewer Jill Footz has a wish.

Two people in formal wear seated at a dinner table
food business

D-Spice inventors seek to make all diners feel welcome

An Edmonton-based couple who came up with a way to make spicy food less painful to eat without sacrificing the flavour will get a chance to further develop their innovation.