FingerMotion has signed an agreement for the Brooks Corridor Campus Program in Alberta. Singapore’s FingerMotion and Genius Group are working with Calgary-based BlueFlare Energy Solutions on the project, which will cover up to 100 MW of powered land and colocation campuses across a total of 10 planned sites. The agreements build on an October announcement […]
Alberta’s Abundant Energy and Low Costs ‘Attracting the World’s Largest Hyeprscalers’
Rising demand in North America’s data centre market is spurring ultra-low vacancy rates despite active construction across the content. CBRE’s semiannual North American Data Center Trends Report highlights one Canadian market: Alberta. “Alberta is attracting the world’s largest hyper-scalers due to its abundant energy, low-cost land, and a power market that allows operators to control […]
Venture Development Grant Launches to Support High-Potential Tech in Alberta
Alberta Innovates has launched a new grant aimed at helping local technology ventures with high growth potential attract customers and investment. Supporting Alberta Innovates’ Business Plan goals of improving access to innovation supports and accelerating commercialization, Venture Development Grant brings six previous startup and small business funding programs together into one grant with a single […]
Clean Energy Projects Across Alberta Garner Support from ATCO’s Community Fund
ATCO is investing in projects aimed at improving energy efficiency, advancing renewable sources, and increasing education and awareness of cleantech. The funding hails from the Community Energy Fund, which annually supports a cohort of local innovators. The 2026 intake of ATCO’s Fund attracted more than 100 applications from organizations across Alberta. Following a comprehensive review […]
Serenity Power Aims to Lower Emissions of Remote Operations with Fuel-Flexible Tech
Earlier this year, Serenity Power raised a pre-seed funding round. The Canadian climatech startup is developing compact solid oxide fuel cell power systems, targeting communities relying on diesel for energy. Integrating advanced solid oxide fuel cells with an innovative reforming catalyst and intelligent system control, Serenity’s systems provide reliable distributed electricity with lower carbon intensity. […]
Amii to Equip More Businesses with Local AI Solutions Following Fresh Federal Funding
Alberta’s Machine Intelligence Institute is expanding regional programming thanks to additional funding. The expansion, powered by $2.5 million in support from Prairies Economic Development Canada, aims to equip more small and medium-sized enterprises across Alberta with Amii’s world-leading machine learning. The additional funding will see Amii partner directly with more than two dozen Prairie-based businesses. […]
NanoTess Uses Wound Care Tech to ‘Fullest Potential’—Along the Frontlines of Ukraine
NanoTess is saving lives in war-torn Ukraine. The Calgary-based biotech company, founded in 2020 by Megan Leslie and Julian Mulia, is known for its flagship offering, NanoSALV Catalytic. NanoSALV Catalytic was authorized by Health Canada in 2022 to treat wounds and burns following a successful pilot with Alberta Health Services. The technology has since been […]
Alberta Companies Crack Technology Fast Program with Strong Enterprise Showing
Deloitte Canada has officially confirmed the winners of the Technology Fast 50 program for 2026. Now in its 29th year, the Technology Fast program recognizes achievements made by Canada’s fastest-growing technology companies, celebrating entrepreneurial spirit and highlighting commitment to innovation across three distinct categories: Technology Fast 50, Enterprise—Industry Leaders, and Companies-to-Watch. This year’s Technology Fast […]
Neo Financial Secures $185M Facility to Boost Credit Platform Funding
Neo Financial recently axed more than 100 roles but the innovator is moving forward with an eye on growth. The fintech firm is collaborating with Canadian credit unions to boost funding capacity for its growing credit platform. The Calgary company confirmed that it has closed a syndicated warehouse facility at $185 million. “Credit unions are […]
Innovate Calgary Joins National Project to Advance IP Education Across Canada
A cross-Canada collaboration between more than a dozen organizations nationwide seeks to strengthen education and awareness around intellectual property for businesses and entrepreneurs. The agreement connects government agencies, technology accelerators, and innovation engines from Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, and Atlantic Canada to develop a more coordinated ecosystem to help innovators better understand and […]