API (Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation) Email Format
Economic ProgramsAlberta, Canada51-200 Employees
API, short for Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, is a Canadian not-for-profit organization focused on the commercialization of life sciences. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, it sits within the economic programs sector and is recognized as one of the country's largest players in this field. Its primary objective is to accelerate growth in the life sciences sector by addressing the major barriers that hinder companies and innovators from moving ideas toward market. Its work serves life sciences companies, researchers, and other innovators seeking to translate research into market-ready solutions. A concrete recent development is API's partnership with Mitacs to launch the Life Sciences Placement Program, announced in September 2025. This initiative illustrates API's role in fostering collaboration and talent development within Canada's life sciences ecosystem.