About Us

Future facing | Our Goals

Translate our region’s assets

to establish the health sector as a key contributor to job growth and our economy

Our companies

The talent and innovators here in Canada are leading the way in driving the health sector as a key contributor to our GDP.

Our data

We have a wealth of data in Canada and Alberta, due to being under a single health authority composed of 4.5 million residents (the largest health jurisdiction in Canada). The power of data-driven decision-making is both possible and key to addressing our health challenges. Health Cities project on Synthetic Data (link to project page) aims to create an environment where community, academic, and industry can work collaboratively with the governments and the health system to co-develop novel solutions in Alberta that can be scaled nationally and internationally.

Our technology

With strengths in key technology platforms like AI/ML and Immersive Technologies, we can lead growth in our emerging sectors. These platforms will continue to lead the transformation of health.

Future facing | Our Goals

Create models for healthcare innovation

to scale companies, provide equitable access to care, and modernize the health sector

To market globally, Canadian companies must scale their solutions in live settings. It is critical for Canadian companies to prove their technology in a healthcare setting and to be able to generate data related to efficacy and cost-savings.

Key opportunities in technology exist in areas such as artificial intelligence, internet of things, and immersive technologies (augmented and virtual reality). Multiple health settings offer unique pathways to market, including Primary Care, Long Term Care, Home Care, First Nations Care and Acute Care.

By developing and establishing commercialization pathways in these settings, multiple regional SMEs will have multiple pathways to enter healthcare markets, while also supporting equitable access and positively impacting patients.

Future facing | Our Goals

Invest in our talent

and their role in innovation

• Talent plays a crucial role in the success of the health sector and the overall prosperity of our region.
• By keeping our highly sought-after talent here in Canada, as well partnering with our post secondary institutions to provide the right training for emerging sectors, we can fill existing talent gaps and ensure our innovative companies have the talent they need to be successful.

Future facing | Our Goals

Build a policy environment

that accelerates development and growth.

• Our policies (health, economic, data) determine our companies success from discovery to commercialization and application.
• By removing barriers and creating opportunity, we can foster an environment that enables innovation in new and emerging sectors.