Alberta Innovates

What will our healthcare look like next year? In 10 years? Join us on January 26, 2021 from 9 a.m 12 p.m. MST in bringing the future of digital health to centre stage with the Digital Health Summit, part of Inventures Unbound and Alberta Innovates Digital Health Strategy. Register now!... https://albertainnovates.ca/what-w//digital-health-summit/ See more

Are you an academic digital health innovator looking to move your project forward into clinical practice? The SPARK program is for you! SPARK Calgary is a translational research program supporting digital health innovators within the University of Calgary and other local academic institutions. Translational research aims to bridge science and clinical practice and ensure that important ideas and discoveries from the university make it into practice to benefit patients. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2021: https://www.w21c.org/portfolio/spark-calgary/

Join our pals from InnoTech Alberta and AlbertaHUB for Growing Opportunities in the Alberta Hemp Industry on January 27th! #DYK: Alberta accounts for up to 40% of the Canadian hemp acres Hemp is expected to be a $1 billion industry in Canada by 2023... Enjoy presentations from InnoTech Alberta researchers, successful hemp growers and industry members who are driving the demand for hemp production in the province. This event is FREE! Register here: https://bit.ly/2M2MahU

Congratulations to Alberta-based BioLargo Water on receiving funding to begin design and construction of a full-scale zero liquid discharge wastewater treatment and reuse project at Sunworks Farm, an organic poultry producer in Alberta. This project will contribute to reducing the farm's environmental impact by converting wastewater into reusable water, serving as an example for the future of sustainable farming. Read more at https://ca.proactiveinvestors.com//biolargo-subsidiary-get

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are the fastest growing technologies in the world. Did you know that Alberta boasts a global top 3 institution in artificial intelligence? Yes, you read correctly: TOP 3 IN THE WORLD!... Artificial intelligence start-ups grow by 28% each year in Canada. Artificial intelligence could double annual economic growth rates by 2035, and boost labor productivity by up to 40% . Artificial intelligence integration could add an additional $636.1 billion to the Canadian economy by 2035. In short, artificial intelligence is a game changer for every industry, and the fact that we are a global leader is extraordinary. But don't take our word for it, tune in to #ShiftbyAI and hear from Cam Linke, CEO of AMII talk about Alberta's artificial intelligence potential. Listen here or on your favourite podcast app: https://bit.ly/2tUzzFb

Our Health team is going LIVE in 1 hour to talk about the digital health shift taking place in Alberta and new opportunities available for health innovators. You are not going to want to miss this chat! Join us! https://bit.ly/36yOPXf #DigitalHealthWeek #ThinkDigitalHealth

A longitudinal study on maternal and child health celebrates 10 years! We are proud to have supplied the initial investment to the the Alberta Pregnancy Outcomes and Nutrition (APrON) study, and are so proud to see them reach 10 years! https://ucalgary.ca//longitudinal-study-maternal-and-child

Have you registered for the second instalment of the Growth & Resiliency Speaker Series? Join Michael Bungay Stanier as he shares how mastering five essential questions can help managers and leaders increase the focus, courage, and resilience they need to have more impact in the work they do. See the three vicious circles that keep them busy, overwhelmed, and exhausted.... Own up to the five reasons they might not be coaching, and then remove that resistance. Get three fast-to-master techniques to ask a question well (it’s harder to do than it sounds!) And of course, learn and practice the five core questions they needincluding the best coaching question in the worldso they can focus on the work that matters. Register for this FREE event now at https://bit.ly/32HUedA

Want to be friends? Our Health Innovation Platform Partnerships program is looking to build a competitive health innovation ecosystem and they want to partner with like-minded organizations. These Platform Partnerships will help Alberta’s health innovators: overcome the hurdles associated with developing product-market fit ensure business readiness... comply with regulatory requirements develop their product If this sounds like you, visit: https://bit.ly/3l8gFzL Friendship bracelets not included. #DigitalHealthWeek #ThinkDigitalHealth

Learn how we are changing the DNA of healthcare... Have you signed up for our latest webinar? HAPPENING TOMORROW! Join Alberta Innovates on November 18, at 1p.m. MDT as we lead you through a discussion on the digital health shift taking place in Alberta, how we plan to tackle it and how we will support health innovators. Sign up! Registration is free: https://bit.ly/36yOPXf