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A woman seated on a stage with backdrops that read RNARevive and Technology Alberta
technology health

RNARevive eyes commercialization for personalized biotech

An Edmonton-based company is seeking to harness the power of RNA to help people live longer and healthier lives.

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.

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.

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.

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.

health business

Entrepreneur launches advisory service for purpose-driven companies

Charles Wong of CarePros and Nurture has launched PurposeFund, a multi-service organization advising purpose-driven organizations.

health business

Provincial funder seeks healthtech that's ready to level up

Alberta Innovates has opened its Accelerating Innovations into Care (AICE) program for 2026 applications, with two intake cycles starting June 29.