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A sign in front of Kind Ice Cream reads "Support local gays"
business arts

'Beyond Barriers' report explores challenges of 2SLGBTQ+ founders

Queer and trans people in Edmonton often choose entrepreneurship out of necessity, and support that takes their identities into account is needed, says a new report from the Alberta 2SLGBTQI+ Chamber of Commerce.

health technology

Medtech company launches new test to protect healthcare workers

Innovotech has launched InnovoTEST hazardous drug wipe testing kits, which are designed to help compounding pharmacies, hospitals, and cancer centres monitor hazardous drug contamination on workplace surfaces.

technology artificial intelligence

Amii marks a decade of AI4Good bootcamp

The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute reflected on the 10th anniversary edition of AI4Good Lab, a program set up to increase diversity in the field.

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.