Questor Technology has garnered funding from the National Research Council of Canada. The Calgary-based organization, which trades on the TSX-V as QST, secured $1.9M through Sustainable Development Technology Canada to complete development and launch commercialization of a 1500kW Rankine Cycle Heat-to-Power Generation System. Questor is an environmental emissions reduction company focused on clean air technologies […]
With Help from BMO, Neo Financial Expands into Institutional Capital Markets
Calgary’s Neo Financial recently revealed that it is entering the institutional capital markets space for the first time. The Alberta fintech upstart unveiled a $150 million inaugural credit card securitization with BMO Capital Markets and Calgary-based SAF Group. BMO worked with Neo to structure a facility that fits the firm’s needs and provides committed capital […]
Flora Secures Seed Capital to Rethink Fertility Insurance in North America
Flora Fertility this month closed a seed round to help fuel the company’s mission to expand access to reproductive care across North America. The Calgary-born fertility insurance platform raised US$5 million from a long list of investors including ManchesterStory, Slauson & Co., TruStage Ventures, BDC Capital, Marathon Fund, Adara Venture Capital, and undisclosed angels. The […]
Alberta Launches Cybercrime Task Force to Combat AI-Powered Scams Across Province
Cybercriminals represent a “serious and ongoing public risk” to Albertans, the provincial government recently warned. Specifically, there is concern around cybercriminals “targeting families, seniors, and businesses across Alberta for financial exploitation.” In response, the province is launching a specialized Cybercrime Task Force in order to address the growing problem of extortion and digital fraud targeting […]
Canlin Energy Integrates Alberta-Made Technology to Boost Agriculture in Canada
Two Calgary companies are collaborating to develop Alberta’s first commercial micronized sulphur manufacturing facility. Sultech Global Innovation this week announced a strategic partnership with Canlin Energy Corporation to develop the facility at Canlin’s Wildcat Hills Gas Plant west of Calgary. Construction is already underway, according to a statement from the firms, with commissioning targeted for […]
New Playbook Aims to Unlock Potential of Social Innovation at Universities in Canada
Universities hold “significant potential” as catalysts and contributors to solutions that address complex social challenges. This is the stance of Innovate Calgary, which recently launched a “playbook” on this topic. “We are proud to introduce the Unlocking Universities for Social Innovation Playbook, a resource designed to help post-secondary institutions strengthen their capacity to support social […]
AI Billing Platform Targets Missed Physician Revenue
A health technology startup based out of Calgary this month unveiled new billing software designed for Alberta physicians. The software product, powered by artificial intelligence technology, aims to enhance billing accuracy, automate compliance with provincial rules, and increase revenue capture—all while reducing administrative burden. RevNote AI says the flagship tool is tailored to the specific […]
Calgary Seeks Out ‘Long-Term Resilience’ by Delivering Local Solutions to Global Stage
In 2026, Calgary sits at the centre of “the case for Canada.” So goes the narrative of Calgary Economic Development’s 2026 Report to the Community. The report, presented by WestJet and TELUS Business, suggests—following a a year of trade disruptions and geopolitical instability—that Calgary’s best response to economic headwinds is industry and trade diversification and […]
Calgary’s Northstar Clean Technologies Secures Working Capital to Innovate Asphalt
Northstar Clean Technologies announced this week that it has closed the second and final tranche of a previously announced private placement. Northstar is an Alberta-born waste-to-value technology company focused on the sustainable recovery and reprocessing of asphalt shingles. The Calgary innovator developed a proprietary design process for taking discarded asphalt shingles, otherwise headed to landfills, […]
Splice N Connect Finalizes Pre-Seed Funding with Eye on Commercialization
Splice N Connect this week confirmed the final close of a pre-seed funding round. The Calgary-based energy technology startup secured $1.75M from Avatar Leadership Fund, Phoenix Fire: Archangel Network of Funds, Valhalla Private Capital, Startup TNT, and a group of family offices and angel investors. This marks the completion of previously announced financing. “We are […]