Overview

Alberta Research Council (ARC) is an applied research and development (R&D) corporation that develops and commercializes technology to grow innovative enterprises.  We specialize in converting early stage ideas into marketable technology products and services.

Our key lines of business are:

• applied research
• technology assessment
• technology development and demonstration
• technology commercialization
• consultation and policy development
• testing and analysis

We serve more than 950 customers and partners around the world in the energy, life sciences, agriculture, environment, forestry and manufacturing sectors. ARC also works with the Alberta government to deliver Alberta's innovation agenda.

ARC employs over 600 scientists, engineers, and professional staff that operate in five facilities located throughout Alberta - in Edmonton, Calgary, Vegreville and Devon. Our customers have access to leading edge expertise, equipment and facilities. We offer a variety of flexible working arrangements to meet our customers' needs including joint ventures, consortia and strategic partnerships.

ARC is a not-for-profit corporation that is wholly-owned by the province of Alberta and governed by an eight-member board of directors drawn from the private, public, and higher education sectors.