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Apr 7, 2020
Edmonton, AB, Canada (April 7, 2020) —iSmartWays Technologies Inc., an Edmonton-based technology company and global leader in connected vehicle (V2X) and transportation technology announces a multi-million Pre Series-A funding agreement with......
Mar 20, 2020
RxDelivery making it easier for home-bound patients Edmonton, AB (March 20, 2020). For patients requiring prescriptions, RxDelivery provides free same-day delivery from trusted licensed neighbourhood pharmacies. Patients can fill their prescriptions......
Mar 20, 2020
In the rush for a vaccine against COVID19, a spinoff from the University of Alberta is looking to DNA and genetics. As Carly Robinson reports, Entos Pharmaceuticals hopes to one......
Feb 27, 2020
Direct-C helps extend the life of critical infrastructure by detecting and alarming structural changes or failures using large area intelligent nano-coatings. 2019 highlights: Raised $2 million in equity and non-dilutive......
Feb 27, 2020
New facility is expected to produce 25 million litres of renewable biofuels annually. Forge Hydrocarbons, a University of Alberta spinoff company producing renewable gasoline and diesel, has received a major investment......
Feb 27, 2020
Mikata Health developed a tool that uses artificial intelligence to improve clinic workflows and patient care. How it works: Clinics can send customized text messages for appointment reminders, instructions, and automated......
Jan 23, 2020
Sidekick Muscle Scrapers and Muscle Vibration products reduce pain and increase mobility so that athletes can perform their best. Sidekick works closely with Olympians and World Champions to develop outstanding......
Innovation Awards, University of Alberta
Oct 25, 2019
Frederick West, Ph.D. in the Department of Chemistry and David Marchant, Ph.D. in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology discovered a new class of small molecule inhibitors against Zika......
Innovation Awards, University of Alberta
Oct 25, 2019
The team developed a small, low-cost device called Redliner. It attaches to the wheel of a wheelchair, and might be considered a Fitbit for wheelchairs, detecting not only activity but......
Innovation Awards, University of Alberta
Oct 25, 2019
Livmor Diagnostics, Inc. is developing a novel test to help determine the likelihood of early labour in high-risk pregnant women. This test is based on the response of a woman’s......
Innovation Awards, University of Alberta
Oct 25, 2019
PEARKO Therapeutics Inc. is developing innovative therapies for cardiovascular disease. PEARKO’s most advanced treatment is an enhanced form of a natural peptide called apelin that controls vascular and heart function.......
Innovation Awards, University of Alberta
Oct 25, 2019
RETAIN Labs Medical developed REsuscitation TrAIning for Neonatal Healthcare Providers, a system that combines low-cost resuscitation simulators into copyrighted computer and board games. The simulator uses evidence-based data from real-life......