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APEX Southeast Alberta

APEX Southeast Alberta is a Regional Innovation Network that connects entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to the innovation ecosystem in Southeast Alberta, providing support services and expertise for business development.

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Overview

What APEX Southeast Alberta does

What APEX Southeast Alberta is

APEX Southeast Alberta is a Regional Innovation Network that connects entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to the innovation ecosystem in Southeast Alberta, providing support services and expertise for business development.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

The current public profile supports community and event host and publisher capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.

Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Community
Founded
Founded in 2017
Approximate age
About 9 years
Structured capabilities
Community · Event host · Publisher
Last reviewed
April 3, 2026

Official channels

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Capability profile

APEX Southeast Alberta as a community

Community overview

APEX RIN of Southeast Alberta is one of eight Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) in Alberta, primarily funded by Alberta Innovates. It aims to connect entrepreneurs and technology enthusiasts to the innovation and technology ecosystem in Southeast Alberta. The organization focuses on fostering technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the community.

Community focus

APEX RIN of Southeast Alberta invests in and provides services to knowledge-based innovators and novel technology inventors. It supports entrepreneurs at various stages, including pre-startup, startup, scale-up, and established phases. The organization connects clients to specialized supports such as training programs, accelerators, funding, technology development advice, patent services, and applied research opportunities.

Membership

Pricing models
free

Format and cadence

Modality
in-person
Schedule
rolling-admissions
Commitment
light

Availability

Membership state
Accepting
Next recorded event
April 14, 2026

Audience and fit

Audience
Founders · Students
Benefits
network-access and mentorship
Program types
community and training
Selection criteria
open
Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+

Community activity

Events and activity

APEX RIN hosts several events, including Innovation in Gaming for Entertainment and Health, EDA Xperience 2026: Fresh Ideas, Bold Futures, Making Better Technology Decisions as a Business Owner, CleanTech, AI, Automation and Robotics, How to Perfect Your Pitch with David Yiptong, AI Mindset Readiness: Addressing the Human Barriers to Adoption, 2026 Entrepreneur to CEO Workshop, Tech Night, and RIN Pitch-Up - Rural Pitch Competition.

Notable members

Notable clients include TruMe Whole Health, Kinetisense, and T.R.A.D Worm Industries.

Capability profile

APEX Southeast Alberta as an event host

Event focus

APEX RIN of Southeast Alberta invests in and provides services to knowledge-based innovators and novel technology inventors. It supports entrepreneurs at various stages, including pre-startup, startup, scale-up, and established phases. The organization connects clients to specialized supports such as training programs, accelerators, funding, technology development advice, patent services, and applied research opportunities.

Format narrative

APEX RIN hosts various events aimed at fostering technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the community.

Participant value

APEX RIN provides valuable connections and resources for entrepreneurs and technology innovators, helping them navigate the innovation ecosystem in Southeast Alberta.

Format and cadence

Event types
workshop, meetup, and pitch-night
Modality
in-person
Startups can present
Yes

Availability

Registration state
Not currently accepting
Next recorded event
April 14, 2026
Next event location
Medicine Hat, AB

Audience and fit

Stages
Pre-seed · Seed · Seed+
Audience
Founders · Investors · Corporate Innovators

Capability profile

APEX Southeast Alberta as a publisher

Editorial focus

APEX RIN of Southeast Alberta is dedicated to fostering technology, innovation, and entrepreneurship within the community. It invests in and provides services to knowledge-based innovators and novel technology inventors, supporting entrepreneurs at various stages from pre-startup to established phases.

Audience value

APEX RIN connects clients to specialized supports such as training programs, accelerators, funding, technology development advice, patent services, and applied research opportunities.

Format and cadence

Content formats
newsletter
Primary platform
website
Cadence
weekly

Availability

Guest pitch state
Not currently accepting

Audience and focus

Audience
Founders

Flagship work and coverage

Flagship properties

APEX RIN publishes a weekly newsletter that provides information on innovation and entrepreneur-focused events, funding opportunities, and programs.

Common questions

What to know about APEX Southeast Alberta

Upseed classifies APEX Southeast Alberta under the Community organization type. Its current public profile includes community, event host, and publisher capabilities.

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Source basis

Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.

Last reviewed

April 3, 2026

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