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Edmonton is a hotbed for the health and life sciences, with life sciences generating 7.5% of the Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s total gross domestic product (GDP). As the headquarters for Alberta Health Services (AHS), Edmonton also acts as the centre point for Canada’s largest province-wide, fully integrated health system, delivering health services to more than four million residents. THE EDMONTON METRO REGION ALONE IS HOME TO 60% OF ALBERTA’S LIFE SCIENCE COMPANIES, SOME OF WHICH INCLUDE:

Beyond the companies driving important contributions to its economy, Edmonton is also host to several world-leading researchers and institutions. A particular area of opportunity is in Health AI—the region features a university ranked 3rd globally in AI research, health datasets from 4.5 million people, world-class medical infrastructure, and a thriving research and development (R&D) ecosystem. Edmonton’s success in health innovation is the result of a number of interrelated strengths at work. With an intellectual edge, an ecosystem ripe for growth and strong partnerships in place, Edmonton is a leader in health innovation. - Health Cities

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