The Alberta Clinical Research Consortium (ACRC) is a provincial initiative led by Alberta Innovates, Alberta Health Services, Covenant Health, academic institutions, government, and industry partners. ACRC aims to streamline and strengthen clinical health research in Alberta by fostering collaboration, reducing barriers, and building capacity across the province. Its strategic priorities include integrating research into care, enhancing digital and data tools, developing the research workforce, and fostering commercialization pathways  .