The Health Innovation Hub (HIH) at the University of Alberta is a community incubator dedicated to enhancing human health through life sciences and health technology innovation. Managed by Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API), HIH connects academia, industry, and entrepreneurs to facilitate health-tech commercialization.

As the university’s primary life sciences incubator, HIH offers tailored support to startups and innovators. Its services include commercialization support, training workshops, and access to resources such as shared office and lab space. The hub fosters community building through peer networks and collaborative initiatives, creating a vibrant health innovation ecosystem.

HIH supports a range of ventures, including medical devices, diagnostics, digital health tools, therapeutics, and biomanufacturing solutions. It primarily serves startups, academic innovators, and industry partners, providing hands-on mentorship and integrating academic resources to drive impactful health and economic outcomes.