life sciences

Life Sciences Week

Sept. 21 to Sept. 25

Life Sciences Week is a free, community-led event that connects industry leaders, policymakers, researchers, innovators, and students to ignite collabo...

Life Sciences Week 2026: Official Kick-Off

Monday, Sept. 21

Starts at 10:00am

Join us for the official launch of Life Sciences Week 2026, bringing together Alberta’s political, policy, industry, and academic leaders to spotlight ...

Life Sciences Campus Reception & Tours

Monday, Sept. 21

Starts at 1:00pm

Tour Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation's facilities at Edmonton Research Park and meet the researchers, companies, and partners developing new health t...

Breakthroughs at Breakfast: Launching the University of Alberta's Regenerative Medicine Hub

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 8:00am

Celebrate the launch of the University of Alberta's Regenerative Medicine Hub over breakfast and networking.

YEG Spotlight Day Coffee

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 8:00am

Start YEG Spotlight Day with breakfast and networking among life sciences researchers, innovators, and community partners.

The Alberta Launchpad: Scaling Canada's Regenerative Medicine Ecosystem Through Cross-Disciplinary Collaboration

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 9:00am

A panel of national and provincial leaders explores how collaboration can help Alberta's regenerative medicine discoveries reach patients and global ma...

From Innovation to Real-World Impact: Enabling Market Access Through Partnerships

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 10:00am

Hear lessons from an Alberta Innovates and Alberta Blue Cross partnership that helps health innovations move from pilot projects toward adoption.

Roundtable Discussion: Shaping the Future of Heart Health in Alberta

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 10:00am

Help shape Alberta's cardiovascular health priorities in a collaborative roundtable presented by the University Hospital Foundation.

The Blueprint: An Innovator's Guide to Planning and Building Life Sciences Infrastructure

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 10:15am

Industry specialists share practical advice on choosing laboratory space and planning life sciences facilities that can grow with a company.

Connecting Rural Communities To Stroke-Health

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 11:00am

Attend the launch of a pilot project connecting rural Albertans with virtual specialist assessments for post-stroke spasticity.

Startups: Unlock non-dilutive funding through SR&ED

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 11:00am

Learn how startups can use Canada's SR&ED tax incentive program to support research and development without giving up equity.

YEG Spotlight Day Lunch

Tuesday, Sept. 22

Starts at 12:00pm

Connect with Alberta's life sciences and health communities over lunch sponsored by AbbVie.