Alberta NanoNews

Investing in TEC Edm. a Long-Term Societal Strategy

July 14, 2010 - Edmonton

How on earth do you ever assess the value of strangely constituted organizations like TEC Edmonton, the $6 million a year “incubator” of new technology-based business that’s an “unincorporated joint venture” between the University of Alberta – taking on all the university’s invention-to-industry processes – and Edmonton Economic Development Corporation.

100 New Engineering Positions

July 7, 2010 - Edmonton

The Faculty of Engineering at the University of Alberta intends to expand significantly its role as a leader in the provision of engineering education and the conduct of leading, internationally-recognized research.

Research Chair Looks at Oilsands and Environment

July 7, 2010 - Edmonton

Alberta’s oilsands are a study in contrasts. On one hand the scale of oilsands mining is enormous; on the other hand, issues at the molecular level can have enormous impacts on the environment—and whether or not the bitumen can even be extracted and refined. Now, a new research chair in the Faculty of Engineering is exploring these challenges with hopes of developing cleaner, more efficient ways to tap Alberta’s rich oil reserves.

GE Using Nanotechnology to Green the Alberta Oil Sands

June 30, 2010 - Edmonton

In the quest to develop more cost-effective ways to reduce carbon emissions from fossil fuels, GE is partnering with the University of Alberta and Alberta Innovates Technology Futures on a $4 million CO2 capture project supported by the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation.

 

nanoAlberta - Intro Video As part of Alberta Innovates – Technology Futures, nanoAlberta is the single most dedicated authority on nanotechnology research, development and commercialization activities in the province. Alberta Innovates - Press Release - Intro Video As part of the new collaboration and alignment within Alberta's research and innovation system, nanoAlberta has become part of Alberta Innovates - Technology Futures. This new system of innovation is setting the stage for a stronger next generation economy built on the foundation of work that originates in Alberta and benefits the globe.

Alberta Nano Asset Map 2009 Players in the technology world now have a new gateway available to nanotechnology activities in Alberta. A new Nanotechnology Asset Map booklet has been released, showcasing resources, facilities, experts and businesses leading the way in Alberta's nanotechnology field For more information click here

Alberta Nanotechnology Strategy On May 2, 2007 Premier Ed Stelmach unveiled the province's strategy to capture a $20-billion market share of the world's burgeoning nanotechnology market and announced a $130-million investment over 5 years to expand research capacity and develop new commercial applications that will support Alberta's traditional economic strengths and spur economic growth. For more information click here