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How DrugBank Scaled from University of Alberta Research Project to Global Platform

Drug discovery runs on information, but that alone is not enough. Pharmaceutical companies are under pressure to move faster while sorting through enormous amounts of scientific research, clinical trial data, and emerging AI tools. Missing one key detail can send years of research and millions of dollars in the wrong direction. That challenge shaped one

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What it actually takes to scale HardTech: Insights from HardTech x AI for the Built World

As conversations around AI continue to reshape industries globally, we saw an opportunity during Upper Bound to bring a critical conversation home: what does innovation actually look like when it moves beyond software and into the physical world? That’s what sparked HardTech x AI for the Built World, a panel designed to connect our community

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Edmonton Unlimited Appoints Two New Board Directors, Deepening Industry and Founder Representation

Justin Riemer and Dr. Nir Katchinskiy bring complementary leadership to Edmonton’s innovation hub   EDMONTON, AB — May 19, 2026 — Edmonton Unlimited today announced the appointment of Justin Riemer and Nir Katchinskiy, PhD to its Board of Directors, strengthening the board’s capacity to guide the organization at a pivotal moment for Edmonton’s innovation ecosystem.

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Navigating the defence opportunity: key takeaways for founders and innovators

Defence is hot right now.  The Canadian government is investing billions of dollars in defence to move beyond traditional contractors. It’s creating opportunities for founders to help address challenges in priority investment areas, including AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, aerospace, quantum technologies, and specialized manufacturing. Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) like Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) help

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What life sciences investors actually fund: panel discussion

As Edmonton’s life sciences sector continues to grow, so does the need to close capital gaps in a crucial field that’s working to translate biological breakthroughs into scalable medical solutions. Life sciences is one of the most significant economic opportunities in Edmonton. The numbers highlight just how quickly the sector is growing locally and why

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What if flexible staffing actually worked for everyone?

What if flexible staffing actually worked for everyone? That’s the question behind Fairly Staffing, founded by Aisha Abdul and Amir Reshef. After Aisha experienced firsthand how broken the temping system can be, what promised flexibility instead delivered double bookings, last-minute cancellations, and inconsistent pay. So they built something better. Fairly Staffing is more than a

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DISCLOEZY

Rebuilding Financial Disclosure for Family Law Meet DISCLOEZY, a legal technology company rethinking one of the most time-consuming and conflict-prone parts of family law: financial disclosure. While most legal tech focuses on document storage or billing, DISCLOEZY takes a different approach. The platform transforms financial disclosure from a messy trail of PDFs and follow-ups into

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Nanode Battery Technologies

Powering the Next Generation of Energy Storage Meet Nanode Battery Technologies, an Edmonton-based company pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in next-generation battery technology. Nanode is operating at the frontier of sodium-ion batteries, developing solutions that are more affordable, durable, and scalable as global demand for electric vehicles and energy storage continues to surge. As

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Zylotex

REDEFINING TEXTILES WITH TREE-FREE FIBRES When Lelia Lawson looked at the textile industry, she saw more than rising demand, she saw a sustainability gap. Global fibre needs are increasing, but cotton and forest-based fibres can’t scale without significant environmental trade-offs. She teamed up with Wade Chute and Ken Barker, whose collaboration nearly 20 years ago

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The Middleman

The last contractor you’ll ever call Meet Anson Garaba, the founder behind The Middleman, a startup reimagining how homeowners experience maintenance and renovation projects. After nearly a decade working across trades and home management roles, Anson saw firsthand how fragmented and stressful home services can be. In the summer of 2024, those experiences crystallized into

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