Advanced Technologies
The Edmonton region combines a pioneering spirit, world-class research facilities and a commitment to scientific inquiry to open new frontiers in technology.
Edmonton is an established leader in developing advanced technologies to create new sources of wealth from a resource-based economy, including cleaner ways to produce energy. But Edmonton’s technology story goes beyond commodities and reaches into such diverse sectors as transportation, medicine, education and manufacturing.
Development of advanced technology in Greater Edmonton is supported by an array of resources:
- The National Institute for Nanotechnology is Canada’s primary R & D centre for application of developments in nanotechnology.
- Leading health care institutions in Edmonton have earned global reputations for excellence in medical research and treatment.
- The University of Alberta, with a student population of 40,000, is one of Canada’s leading research universities. Annual sponsored research totals $500 million. Learn more about the University of Alberta Nanotechnology program through the stories of people who've experienced it at www.edmontonstories.ca
- The Northern Alberta Institute of Technology is Canada’s largest technical training centre. It is a global leader in technology training and the preparation of the skilled workforce required for a growing advanced-technology economy.
- Northern Alberta’s massive oil sands resources provide one of the world’s largest markets for new tools and techniques to extract, process and upgrade heavy oil and bitumen. Edmonton-based companies are leaders in environmental remediation, water resource management and sustainable energy production.
Edmonton Research Park, which is operated by EEDC, houses dozens of research-oriented companies in high-opportunity sectors. The park’s campus-like setting is designed to maximize synergy and collaboration among these knowledge-based firms.
EEDC also collaborates with other technology incubation facilities in the region to enhance the growth of the sector. Efforts are focused on developing industries that capitalize on Edmonton’s competitive advantages and leverage our strengths in advanced technology.
EEDC also communicates to the world the advantages of our region and attracts investment and skilled people to build our next-generation, advanced-technology economy.
Contact:
Candace Brinsmead
Vice President, Advanced Technologies
780.409.0449
CBrinsmead@edmonton.com
Neil Kaarsemaker
Manager, Advanced Technology
780.409.0459
NKaarsemaker@edmonton.com
