Innovate Calgary recently welcomed three new startups to its Life Sciences Fellowship program. The Life Sciences Fellowship program takes early-stage startups with technology-driven solutions to important problems and adds funding, technology development resources, professional development training and expert support. “We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome and heartfelt congratulations to the newest cohort of […]
Calgary’s Balance Upgrades Compliance Credentials for Crypto Custody in Canada
In 2022, Canadian crypto custodian Balance celebrated its fifth anniversary with $500 million of assets under custody. Founded in June 2017, the Toronto-born fintech—which recently moved its headquarters to Calgary—introduced its custody services in a closed pilot in August 2018. A public launch followed one year later. “Our focus since day one has been to build […]
B.C. Fintech Platform addy Gets Industrial in Alberta with Latest Investment Opportunity
Addy is switching gears with its latest investment opportunity in Alberta. The Vancouver-based real estate investing platform, which launched in BC in 2020, dropped its first Alberta project last year. The timing was good: As the province’s key hubs Calgary and Edmonton grappled with Canada’s highest rates of office vacancy, addy collaborated with regional developers […]
Alberta Invests Over $33 Million Across 13 Projects Innovating Province’s Energy Grid
Calgary’s CruxOCM, a pioneer in autonomous operations control management software for the energy sector, recently received a significant investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta. “We are excited to receive this investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta, which will propel our efforts to innovate and catalyze positive change within the energy sector,” remarked Adam Marsden, Chief Revenue Officer […]
Calgary Cleantech Connect X Crowned as Startup TNT Unveils Sector Summit Winners
Founded in 2019 to empower entrepreneurs across Western Canada, Startup TNT hosts Investment Summits that aim to help raise capital for startups and make it easier for local investors, both seasoned and new, to angel investing. Startup TNT this week announced the top companies from the organization’s 2024 Sector Summits, with a host of Calgary […]
Taking a Closer Look at Alberta’s Quietly Emerging Aerospace Sector in 2024
Techcouver recently reported on British Columbia’s innovation in aerospace. We wondered: Does Alberta have it too? And we did not have to dig deep into the archives to withdraw some evidence that, yes, the province of Alberta is too dabbling amidst the cosmos. “Our aerospace sector is thriving,” Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek stated just last […]
Alberta Innovates to Highlight Opportunities Across Sectors, Region at Sold-Out Summit
One of the province’s largest economic engines recently revealed that it is sponsoring the upcoming Xperience 2024 Leaders’ Summit and Conference. Alberta Innovates is officially a gold sponsor for the Economic Developers of Alberta event, which is slated to run in Kananaskis from April 10th through 12th. Over three days of excitement, the sold-out Xperience […]
Embold’s Latest Launch Could Prove ‘Pivotal Turning Point’ for Marketing Sector, CEO Says
Embold is known for its tech-forward approach to taking on the marketing industry, including “exploring the limitless potential of AI.” The latest innovation from the Calgary-based influencer marketing platform for brands and agencies is “Smart Campaigns.” A new addition to the Embold platform, Smart Campaigns are designed to streamline the influencer marketing journey, according to […]
AI-Powered Broker Looks to Redefine Real Estate Operations in Alberta and Beyond
Michael Montgomery’s start in real estate was rocky to say the least. “When I started out in real estate, I struggled badly,” he recalls. After only a year in the industry, Montgomery quit. “I hung up my license and found a day job,” he said. But the day job life wasn’t for him, he realized. […]
Between the Rockies and a Hard Place, InnoTech Alberta Tackles Water Scarcity
Downstream from the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta, locals warn of a crisis quietly unfolding. Melting glaciers, combined with communities growing rapidly through mass immigration, are amplifying demands on a limited water supply. InnoTech Alberta, a subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is leading a project to explore mountain and ground water hydrology in the province by […]