Northstar Clean Technologies announced this month that it will be working with The City of Calgary for the receipt and reprocessing of the City’s asphalt shingles. Northstar, a Calgary-born cleantech startup, says the five-year contract is set to commence in April. Under the Contract, the publicly traded Northstar will receive all asphalt shingles collected at […]
Desjardins Taps OncoHelix to Bolster Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment Plans in Canada
The Canadian Cancer Society forecasts that roughly 45% of Canadians will face a cancer diagnosis in their lifetime. And those with cancer must navigate the complexities of treatment, an added stress. In response to this, Desjardins Insurance this month launched a Cancer Care Focus initiative, designed to give plan members access to tools and resources […]
GeologicAI Technology to Power Critical Mineral Discovery at Arizona Copper Site
In July, Calgary.tech reported that local upstart GeologicAI secured $60 million in Series B funding in a round led by Blue Earth Capital to scale its AI-powered mineral exploration platform globally. GeologicAI’s platform uses high-resolution sensors and advanced machine learning to scan and analyze drill core in real time. By delivering faster, more accurate geological […]
Blackline Widens Footprint in Europe While Launching New Hub in United Arab Emirates
Blackline Safety announced this week that it plans to expand internationally with the opening of multiple new offices overseas. Building on already-established hubs in the U.K. and France, the Calgary-based provider of connected safety technology for rugged work environments unveiled plans to open offices in Germany and the United Arab Emirates. “We’re excited to bring […]
A Rising Renoworks Reveals ‘Continued Momentum’ for Firm’s AI Visualization Tech
A Calgary-based software company that sells unique digital visualization solutions for the remodeling and new home construction industry this month unveiled new technologies powered by artificial intelligence and also announced the signing of new customers. Renoworks Software develops and delivers its technology to manufacturers, contractors, builders, and retailers, offering solutions to one of the home […]
Neo Unveils Eastward Expansion to ‘Deliver Financial Victory’ to More Canadians
Neo Financial is expanding operations into Canada’s finance capital, Toronto. Calgary’s Neo, the first company to top Deloitte Technology Fast 50 three years straight, confirmed that it launched an official permanent hub in Ontario this year. The GTA region, says Neo cofounder Jeff Adamson, “is known globally as a financial and technology center of excellence.” […]
Ten Local Startups to Give Their Best Pitch at Calgary Innovation Week Launch Party
Since 2010, Calgary’s Launch Party Top 10 has recognized the region’s most promising early-stage startups. These ventures “embody bold ideas” and are “shaping the future of Calgary’s economy,” according to organizers of Calgary Innovation Week. Calgary Innovation Week, slated for November 3rd through 6th, offers a front-row seat to local people and companies showcasing breakthrough […]
Mixed Investment Positions Alberta as an ‘Aerospace and Defence Innovation Leader’
The Government of Canada this month commented that the defence industry must be prioritized “in a dangerous and divided world.” This week, Canada earmarked funding for an organization based out of Alberta that is seeking to innovate the defence industry. The federal government unveiled $2 million in funding for ConvergX Global Solutions. ConvergX connects industry […]
Alberta Innovates, GlycoNet Commit $2M Toward ‘Driving Next Medical Breakthrough’
Alberta-based organizations are investing millions of dollars into a partnership aimed at supporting local research toward commercializing technologies that support patient care. Alberta Innovates and GlycoNet announced this month that they will jointly invest $2 million into researching glycomics, which reveal vital information about how our bodies function. Based out of the University of Alberta, […]
Mark Fitzgerald Takes Over as CEO of Eavor at ‘Important Time of Growth and Expansion’
In July, we reported on John Redfern stepping down as chief executive officer of Eavor Technologies for “personal reasons.” Redfern, a cofounder of the Calgary-based geothermal technology company, downshifted to a strategic advisory role after leading his organization for nearly a decade, including securing $138 million from Canada Growth Fund earlier this year. In the […]