We’re Southeast Alberta’s Innovation Network

APEX Alberta is your go-to resource for all things innovation. We’re passionate about accelerating novel technology development and commercialization and helping clients unlock their full potential. APEX Alberta drives a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship in Southeast Alberta by supporting research and providing SMEs with the tools and expertise to start, grow and innovate.

The Southeast RIN is a network of many collaborators and supporters–service providers, municipal, provincial and federal organizations and independent businesses that drive positive change and critical mass in innovation and technology in our region.

APEX Alberta is governed by five core partners. Alberta Innovates, Community Futures Entre-Corp, Medicine Hat College, Brooks-Newell Region, and Defence Research and Development Canada - Suffield Base.

Regional Innovation Networks are entrepreneur-centric, community-based networks that provide programs and services to accelerate the growth of technology and knowledge-based businesses.

APEX Alberta is one of eight innovation networks across Alberta primarily funded by Alberta Innovates. Each Regional Innovation Network is made up of like-minded public organizations. They’re passionate about helping small and medium-sized technology and knowledge-based businesses innovate and grow, diversifying the economy and helping build a strong entrepreneurial culture in Alberta.

We support SMEs in developing and commercializing new technology and knowledge-based products or services. We help industry clients accelerate technology development and deployment, grow their businesses, and enhance competitiveness. We support research and business growth and help the start-up community build new technology and drive new ideas.