Discovery & Development
Scientific and technical expertise guiding your innovations from early discovery through development with clear strategy and aligned execution.
Regulatory & Quality
Regulatory and quality leadership to help you overcome regulatory hurdles and meet qualification standards across different stages.
Clinical & Quantitative Solutions
Data-driven clinical, statistical and modeling expertise enabling informed decisions across preclinical and clinical development.
CDMO Services
Investing in the infrastructure, talent and technologies to support you through clinical and commercial development with expert execution and precision.
About us
We empower commercial development in the Canadian life sciences industry.
Based in Edmonton with a satellite location in Calgary, API works to build and support the life sciences sector across Canada through fee-for-service support, programs to help startups forge a path to commercial success, and training for students and postdoctoral fellows. We help companies and innovators with the commercialization of pharmaceuticals & biologics, medical devices & diagnostics, natural health products, health technologies, and more.
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Our impact in life sciences
With a network of more than 100 scientists, clinicians, and regulatory and patent experts, API provides the technical and scientific capacity for life sciences companies to translate scientific knowledge into practical applications.
75+
commercial projects
$700M+
in value created for life sciences
100+
network experts & advisors
50+
SMEs, scale-ups & spinoffs supported
API’s Key Initiatives
Our focus on building a vibrant life sciences ecosystem and fostering the growth of the sector extends to strategic partnerships that bridge key industry and economic gaps. These collaborations connect industry with academia, innovators with investors, and facilitate the seamless transition from intellectual property (IP) to commercialization.
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The Canadian Critical Drug Initiative (CCDI)
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Life Sciences Week
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Life Sciences Investment Summit
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Health Innovation Hub
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We believe that by working together, we amplify the life sciences sector’s potential for achievement and success. Through strategic partnerships, interdisciplinary collaborations, and shared expertise, we accelerate more discoveries and build a brighter future for the life sciences industry and human health.
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