Government of Alberta website telephone directory

Winter in Alberta — road conditions, outdoor planning, special events and more.

Alberta in Action — priorities for our province.


Graphic Feedback
Innovation and Science
Contact Information


Website: www.innovation.gov.ab.ca

Information line: (780) 427 0285
Hon. George VanderBurg, Minister of Innovation and Science

Hon. George VanderBurg
Major Responsibilities
  • Provides strategic leadership for science and research in Alberta
  • Manages and funds investments in science and research in three priority areas: energy research, information and communications technology, and life sciences
  • Facilitates technology commercialization and development to build knowledge-intensive industries in Alberta
Recent News Releases
Recent News Stories
May 30, 2006
$16.6 million in joint federal-provincial projects announced
Ten Alberta innovation and economic development projects will receive $16.6 million in funding through the federal-provincial Western Economic Partnership Agreement.
Full Story



March 16, 2006
Small equipment funds give new researchers a head start
Five new Alberta researchers are getting a hand from the Alberta government to set up their labs and buy equipment needed to conduct their research.
Full Story



February 07, 2006
Joint Alberta-China projects to improve science and technology research
Two joint Alberta-China research initiatives will give Alberta scientists the opportunity to combine research strengths with their Chinese counterparts and work towards breakthroughs in computer science and energy and environmental research.
Full Story



Reporting Entities



Government-at-a-Glance | Contact Government | News | Publications
Alberta Government Home | Search | Contact Us | Privacy Statement

The user agrees to the terms and conditions set out in the Copyright and Disclaimer statement.

©1995–2006 Government of Alberta

Government of Alberta