InnoTech Alberta

Through our world-class researchers, leading-edge facilities, and strategic investments, we pave the path of innovation that will feed, grow, fuel, and build Alberta’s economy. Our aim is to be indisputably recognized provincially, nationally, and internationally as a leading provider of applied research, development and innovation services to position Alberta Innovates as the leader in accelerating innovation in Alberta. We coordinate solution providers to accelerate tech development, and focus on using partners (private sector, post-secondary, and other research providers) to deliver complete solutions more quickly and at lower cost. As a third-party independent research organization, we are neutral and impartial. Over the years, we have worked with clients from around the world to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges. Our multidisciplinary, cross-sector teams offer a diverse range of scientific, engineering, and technological research and testing capabilities, and InnoTech has the facilities to support R&D efforts and scale up their adoption. CanaPux™: The technology for production of solidified bitumen pellets, better known as CanaPux™, was developed by InnoTech Alberta in collaboration and under contract with Canadian National Railway Company (CN Rail). Expansion of Alberta Manufacturing & Fabrication Innovation (AMFI) program to raise awareness of the newest and most advanced fabrication solutions & to provide companies with the technical support needed to integrate these technologies into their operations.