What Regional Fertility Program does

Regional Fertility Program (RFP) is a single-site fertility clinic headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, operating continuously since 1984 and serving as one of Canada's oldest IVF programs. The clinic provides comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for fertility disorders, with IVF and IUI as core offerings and an extensive portfolio of add-on modules including ICSI, Frozen Embryo Transfer, preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M, PGT-SR), expanded carrier screening, egg/embryo/sperm/ovarian tissue cryopreservation, third-party reproduction (donor sperm, donor eggs, gestational surrogacy), fertility surgery, and on-site male fertility services including microsurgical sperm retrieval. Patient access is mediated through a multi-disciplinary team of 7+ fertility specialists supported by nurses, nurse practitioners, embryologists/andrologists, pharmacists, a registered psychologist, and a dedicated urologist. The clinic operates an on-site independent pharmacy accredited by the Alberta College of Pharmacy and an accredited Diagnostic Semen Laboratory inspected by the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta and Health Canada.

The business is a fee-for-service healthcare clinic. Alberta Health Care covers specialist consultations and most diagnostic tests for provincially insured patients, with reciprocal coverage for out-of-province patients; however, fertility treatment fees (IVF, IUI, fertility preservation) and medications are not publicly covered and are paid out-of-pocket, partially offset by private or employer insurance and financing partnerships (Beautifi, Credit Medical, Medicard by iFinance) and grant support from fertility foundations (Generations of Hope, Fertility Friends Foundation, Modern Miracle Foundation). Patient acquisition is driven by physician and nurse practitioner referrals, walk-in clinic referrals, and self-serve online booking for semen analysis. RFP operates within The Prelude Network, a North American consortium of fertility centers operated by Inception Fertility (its parent company), and benefits from shared technology platforms including Prelude Connect (patient engagement app), Prelude Cryo (storage management), eIVF (EMR), and EngagedMD (digital consenting). The clinic has reported over 20,000 babies born since 1984 and serves patients across Alberta and beyond, with a research collaboration with the University of Calgary underpinning its novel ovarian tissue cryopreservation program.

Name

Regional Fertility Program

Legal name

Regional Fertility Program Ltd.

Website

https://regionalfertilityprogram.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Regional Fertility Program is a Calgary-based fertility clinic operating since 1984, offering IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, and genetic testing services to individuals and couples across Alberta through a multi-disciplinary team and on-site pharmacy, as part of The Prelude Network (Inception Fertility).

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fertility Clinic Services

NAICS

Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (62199)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Fertility, Reproductive Endocrinology & IVF Centers (HLAFAJAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (IVF/Fertility) (HLAKAJAC), Male Reproductive & Sexual Medicine (Andrology) (HLAKAOAD), Prenatal, Newborn & Reproductive Diagnostics (NIPT, IVF/PGT, newborn screening) (HLAAALAJ), Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (Endocrine) (HLAKADAI)

Keywords

• Fertility treatment services
• In vitro fertilization
• Reproductive medicine clinic
• Fertility diagnostics laboratory
• Cryopreservation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Calgary

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Fee-for-Service Medical Consultations and Procedures: RFP operates as a fee-for-service healthcare clinic. Alberta Health Care covers consultations and most diagnostic tests for provincially insured patients. Out-of-province patients benefit from reciprocal coverage. Fertility treatment fees (IVF, IUI, fertility preservation, etc.) are not covered by Alberta Health Care and are paid out-of-pocket by patients or partially covered through private/employer insurance.
2. Fertility Medications (On-site Pharmacy): The on-site RFP Pharmacy provides fertility medications to patients undergoing ovulation induction and IVF. Medication costs are in addition to treatment costs and vary by protocol, dose, and number of stimulation days. Some group insurance plans may cover fertility medications.
3. Diagnostic Testing: Standard semen analysis is covered through provincial health care plans at no cost to patients. Some diagnostic tests such as preconception genetic carrier screening are not covered by Alberta Health Care.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Regional Fertility Program is a Calgary-based fertility clinic that delivers a complete spectrum of assisted reproductive services, with in vitro fertilization (IVF) as its central offering. Services span initial diagnostic workups, intrauterine insemination (IUI), IVF with ICSI and frozen embryo transfer, fertility preservation (egg, embryo, sperm, and ovarian tissue cryopreservation), preimplantation genetic testing, third-party reproduction (donor sperm, donor egg, gestational surrogacy), male infertility microsurgery, fertility surgery, and psychological counseling. An accredited on-site Diagnostic Semen Laboratory, an on-site independent fertility pharmacy, and an integrated cryostorage program complete the in-house care pathway, all delivered by a multi-disciplinary team of 7+ fertility specialists supported by nurses, embryologists, pharmacists, a psychologist, and a urologist.

Product overview

Regional Fertility Program is a single-site fertility clinic offering a comprehensive, integrated range of fertility treatments centered around IVF and IUI as core services. The clinic operates as a multi-disciplinary practice where a team of 7+ fertility specialists review each cycle at every monitoring appointment. The product portfolio centers on In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) as the primary treatment, supported by add-on modules including ICSI, Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET), and preimplantation genetic testing (PGT-A, PGT-M/PGT-SR). Fertility preservation options include egg freezing, embryo freezing, sperm cryopreservation, and ovarian tissue cryopreservation (research program with University of Calgary). Third-party reproduction services encompass donor sperm, donor egg, and gestational surrogacy programs. Male factor infertility is addressed through an on-site diagnostic semen laboratory and surgical sperm retrieval (PESA, TESE, MicroTESE). The clinic includes an on-site independent pharmacy providing fertility medications and instructional videos. Additional support services include fertility counseling, fertility surgery (hysteroscopy, laparoscopy), expanded carrier screening, and specialized 2SLGBTQI+ fertility care. All services are integrated through a patient web portal (Prelude Connect) and cryostorage management platform (Prelude Cryo).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) Primary fertility treatment involving egg retrieval, laboratory fertilization, and embryo transfer. Indicated for blocked tubes, severe endometriosis, low sperm count, unexplained infertility, or when used with donor gametes or surrogacy. Targets individuals and couples needing assisted reproduction.
• Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) Fertility treatment that places washed sperm directly into the uterus around ovulation to increase pregnancy chances. IUI pregnancy rates typically range from 10–20% per cycle for individuals under 35. Targets individuals and couples seeking less invasive fertility treatment before IVF.
• Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) Micromanipulation technique where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg's cytoplasm to facilitate fertilization. Indicated for male factor infertility, low sperm count, or previous IVF fertilization failure.
• Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) Cryopreserved embryos from a prior IVF cycle are thawed and transferred to the uterus in a prepared cycle, allowing multiple pregnancy attempts from a single egg retrieval.
• Egg Freezing (Elective Oocyte Cryopreservation) Vitrification and storage of unfertilized eggs for future use. Similar to IVF process but eggs are frozen rather than fertilized. Targets patients seeking elective fertility preservation or those needing preservation before medical treatment.
• Embryo Freezing (Embryo Cryopreservation) Extra embryos from IVF cycles are cryopreserved using vitrification for future frozen embryo transfer attempts.
• Oncofertility Preservation Time-sensitive fertility preservation services for cancer patients, including sperm, egg, embryo, and ovarian tissue cryopreservation prior to chemotherapy, radiation, or surgery. Targets cancer patients of reproductive age, including children and adolescents via the ovarian tissue cryopreservation program.
• Cryostorage Long-term storage of cryopreserved eggs, sperm, embryos, or ovarian tissue at extremely low temperatures using liquid nitrogen. Managed through the Prelude Cryo platform.
• PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy) Chromosomal screening of all 23 pairs of chromosomes in embryos to identify chromosomally normal embryos, intended to improve pregnancy rates and reduce miscarriage risk. Performed on embryos during the IVF process.
• PGT-M / PGT-SR (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic / Structural Rearrangement) Genetic testing for couples at risk of offspring with specific genetic disorders, chromosomal abnormalities, or for HLA matching. Indicated for carriers of monogenic disease or chromosomal structural rearrangements.
• Expanded Carrier Screening Preconception genetic testing to assess the risk of having children with specific inherited genetic diseases. Not covered by Alberta Health Care.
• Third-Party Reproduction (Donor Sperm, Donor Eggs, Gestational Surrogacy) Includes access to donor sperm from sperm banks or known donors for IUI or IVF, donor eggs from egg banks or known donors when own eggs are not viable, and gestational surrogacy where a surrogate carries an embryo created with intended parents' or donors' genetic material. Targets heterosexual couples with gamete issues, same-sex couples, single parents, and others needing third-party reproduction.
• Male Fertility Services Specialized urology services for male factor infertility, including diagnostic semen analysis, surgical sperm retrieval (PESA, TESE, MicroTESE), and related procedures. Delivered through the only dedicated male fertility specialist in Southern Alberta.
• Diagnostic Semen Laboratory Accredited on-site laboratory providing complete semen analysis, immunological testing for antisperm antibodies, sperm washing for IUI, and sperm cryopreservation (including surgically retrieved samples). Self-service online booking is available for Alberta Personal Health Number holders.
• Fertility Surgery Minimally invasive surgical procedures including hysteroscopy, pelvic laparoscopy, and male fertility surgeries (PESA, TESE, MicroTESE) performed to address structural causes of infertility.
• Fertility Counseling Psychological support services provided by a registered psychologist specializing in fertility, addressing the emotional challenges of IVF and infertility for patients and their partners.
• RFP Independent Pharmacy On-site independent fertility pharmacy providing fertility medications to IVF and IUI patients, medication consultations, instructional injection videos, and sharps disposal. Ships medications to out-of-town and remote patients. Pharmacy Licensee: Victoria Léost, BSP, APA; Proprietor: Regional Fertility Program Ltd.
• 2SLGBTQI+ Fertility Care Inclusive fertility services including reciprocal IVF, donor sperm/eggs, surrogacy, and gender-affirming fertility preservation options targeting 2SLGBTQI+ patients and same-sex couples.
• Fertility Testing and Diagnostics Comprehensive fertility evaluation including hormone testing (FSH, AMH), imaging (ultrasound, HSG, SHG), and semen analysis. Forms the diagnostic entry point for fertility treatment planning.
• Ovarian Tissue Cryopreservation Program Research-stage cryopreservation of ovarian tissue, particularly for pediatric and adolescent cancer patients. Co-developed with University of Calgary researchers, with Dr. Shu Foong serving as Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 babies born since the inception of the IVF program in 1984
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OrganonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2026Organon was a sponsor of the Inception Fertility 2026 Physician Summit held February 18-22, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The summit brought together clinical and business leaders from across The Prelude Network clinic network.
• Ferring PharmaceuticalsminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2026Ferring Pharmaceuticals was a sponsor of the Inception Fertility 2026 Physician Summit held February 18-22, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The summit brought together clinical and business leaders from across The Prelude Network clinic network.
• CooperSurgicalminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 18 February 2026CooperSurgical was a sponsor of the Inception Fertility 2026 Physician Summit held February 18-22, 2026, in Orlando, Florida. The summit brought together clinical and business leaders from across The Prelude Network clinic network.
• Inception Fertility (Parent Company)coreOthersInception Fertility is the parent company and affiliate of Regional Fertility Program. Inception provides business technologies and necessary legal, management and IT supports including Prelude Connect and Prelude Cryo platforms. RFP shares Personal Information with Inception and their authorized subcontractors in the United States and Canada.
• The Prelude NetworkcoreOthersRegional Fertility Program is a proud member of The Prelude Network, a network of fertility centers across North America. The network hosts annual Physician Summits, provides Prelude Connect and Prelude Cryo technology platforms, and facilitates best practice sharing among member clinics. Dr. Alice Domar serves as Chief Compassion Officer for The Prelude Network.
• eIVF (EMR Provider)coreTechnology or IntegrationRFP uses eIVF, an Electronic Medical Record platform, for the facilitation and management of patient medical records. eIVF is identified as an affiliate service provider in RFP's patient privacy policy.
• Generations of HopecoreOthersGenerations of Hope was developed in 2005 to make assisted reproductive technology accessible regardless of income. RFP staff recommend and assist patients with applications for grants from this foundation.
• Fertility Friends FoundationcoreOthersFertility Friends Foundation aims to alleviate the psychological and financial burden of infertility and ensure everyone has access to building a family. RFP connects qualifying patients with this foundation.
• Modern Miracle FoundationcoreOthersModern Miracle Foundation turns generous donations into grants for those struggling to afford fertility treatments. RFP staff refer qualifying patients to this foundation.
• University of CalgarycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearchers at the University of Calgary and RFP collaborated to create an ovarian tissue cryopreservation program, providing fertility preservation options for children impacted by cancer. Dr. Foong serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary. Multiple RFP physicians hold academic appointments at the University of Calgary Cumming School of Medicine.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Olive Fertility Centre: Vancouver-based fertility clinic offering IVF, IUI, PGT, and oncofertility with a multi-physician model and own pharmacy — closely comparable to RFP's integrated care delivery and Canadian private-pay economics.
• Pacific Centre for Reproductive Medicine (PCRM): Western Canadian fertility clinic with locations in Vancouver, Edmonton, and elsewhere; offers the full IVF/IUI/PGT/surrogacy suite and shares RFP's referral-driven, multi-site Canadian model.
• Anova Fertility & Reproductive Health: Ontario fertility clinic with in-house lab, donor program, and inclusive 2SLGBTQI+ services; overlapping patient segments and on-site integration similar to RFP's clinic design.
• Markham Fertility Centre: Greater Toronto Area clinic providing full IVF/IUI, third-party reproduction, and advanced reproductive technology; comparable multi-disciplinary team structure.
• Trio Fertility: Toronto-area fertility clinic with on-site lab, pharmacy, and multidisciplinary specialists; comparable multi-practitioner model and similar full-service offering including third-party reproduction.
• Hannam Fertility Centre: Toronto fertility center offering IVF, IUI, preservation, and inclusive care to diverse family structures; comparable service breadth and Canadian private-pay model.
• CReATe Fertility Centre: Toronto-based fertility and genetics center known for advanced PGT and research partnerships; directly comparable on the genetic-testing/IVF/preservation spectrum.
• Genesis Fertility Centre: Vancouver-area fertility clinic offering IVF, IUI, and reproductive surgery with multi-physician care; overlapping service portfolio and patient demographic.

Broad incumbents

• Shady Grove Fertility (Prelude Network): U.S. affiliate within Inception Fertility's Prelude Network; shares technology platforms (Prelude Connect/Cryo) and clinical protocols with RFP, providing a relevant network-comparable benchmark for scale and operations.
• RMA (Reproductive Medicine Associates) — Prelude Network: Large U.S. fertility network within the Prelude/Inception family; comparable via shared parent company, shared tech stack, and similar multi-clinic, multi-specialty operating model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CalgaryRFP
• Facebookfacebook.com/CalgaryRFP
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/regional-fertility-program

Compliance4 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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