RDP receives $1.6 million federal grant for research in healthcare and energy innovation

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RDP added that they have secured 28 initial partners who are collaborating on this project, including Bethany Care, Primary Care Alberta, Alberta Health Services, Acute Care Alberta and Rocket Doctor.

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RDP receives $1.6 million federal grant for research in healthcare and energy innovation

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“Supporting rural and remote healthcare is a key priority for Red Deer Polytechnic,” said Stuart Cullum, President of RDP, in a media release. “This project is another example of how RDP is driving innovation, fostering collaboration and developing solutions to improve equitable access to care for communities across Alberta and beyond. It also reflects the vision of our Rural and Remote Health & Wellness Centre of Excellence.”

Meanwhile, the other $992,109 investment will be provided to RDP to tackle urgent energy challenges by developing cold-climate solutions for energy storage, microgrids and digital infrastructure.

The Energy Innovation Centre at RDP will test and certify second-life electric vehicle (EV) batteries, simulate intelligent microgrid systems, and prototype low-carbon, sovereign data centres powered by renewables.

They added that this work fills a national gap by providing industry-accessible, production-grade testing and real-world integration, which will reduce electronic waste, improve grid resilience, lower energy costs and strengthen Canada’s data sovereignty.

The funding will also be used to train over 25 skilled professionals annually.

“By expanding our applied research capacity, we’re accelerating solutions that improve the lives of people in our community, while opening new opportunities for students and industry across Alberta and beyond,” says Dr. Tonya Wolfe, Associate Vice President of Applied Research at Red Deer Polytechnic. “These projects are focused on strengthening health services, advancing practical energy technologies and helping communities benefit from innovation that is locally relevant, adaptable and ready for real-world use.”