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Knowlton Thomas

Knowlton Thomas is Editor-in-Chief of The Midway Advance and Senior Writer for Calgary.tech. Over more than a decade of journalism, he has penned thousands of articles and dozens of essays on technology, health, and culture across a variety of publications.

How Alberta Helped Waterloo Research Grow into Impactful Clean-Tech Innovation

March 21, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

What began in 2013 as a PhD project at the University of Waterloo has turned into a groundbreaking water treatment innovation that is having a notable impact on Alberta’s oil sands. Kitchener-born H2nanO is developing a sustainable and cost-effective water treatment solution for tailings ponds to ensure more water is available for reuse, according to […]

City of Calgary Invests $3.9 Million Toward Launch of Local Aerospace Innovation Hub

March 14, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Calgary is moving forward with the launch of an Aerospace Innovation Hub. Innovators in the aerospace sector will soon gain access to funding, business support, and technology validation in real-world settings at the forthcoming hub, according to a statement from Calgary Economic Development. The hub is enabled by an investment of $3.9 million over four […]

Food-Tech Startup Garners Government Capital to Build AI Robots for Restaurants

March 13, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

The Canadian Food Innovation Network announced today that it is awarding nearly $500,000 across six food-tech projects throughout Canada. “These six projects represent CFIN’s vision for a future where new ideas and technologies create a more efficient, sustainable, and customer-centric food industry,” stated Dana McCauley, chief executive of CFIN. “As we introduce intelligent solutions, autonomous […]

Alberta Earmarks $55M Toward New UCalgary Science and Innovation Hub

March 11, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Allotted in Alberta’s 2024 budget is a sizeable sum directed at the University of Calgary. The Province has earmarked $55 Million toward the construction of an onsite research and science hub, the government announced recently. The hub will span seven floors of space and bring together a variety of disciplines, including neuroscience, chemistry, and energy. The […]

Calgary Startup Nimble Science to Accelerate Health-Tech Platform at Google

March 8, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Many chronic diseases are associated with dysbiosis of the small intestine, representing a $75 billion total addressable market. Knowing this, Calgary healthtech startup Nimble Science raised $2.7 million last April to commercially scale their tech-forward health platform to food, diagnostic, and drug companies. The funding brought Nimble out of stealth mode to enable academia, government, […]

Fortinet Commits $30M Toward Cutting-Edge Cybersecurity Tech Hub in Calgary

March 8, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

A global cybersecurity firm driving the convergence of networking and security announced this week plans today to invest $30 million into Alberta’s technology sector. Silicon Valley headquartered Fortinet, whose cybersecurity portfolio comprises over 50 enterprise-grade products, serves more than half a million customers. With support from Invest Alberta and Calgary Economic Development, as well as […]

Governments Unveil $112M Investment to Boost Internet Connectivity in Rural Alberta

March 7, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

Today, 93% of Canadian households have access to high-speed Internet, compared to 79% in 2014. It’s significant progress, but we’re not done yet. The federal and provincial governments agree that all Canadians deserve reliable and affordable high-speed Internet and mobile connectivity, regardless of where they live. “Connectivity is an essential tool to access education and […]

Growing Logistics Innovator Ziing Continues Expansion with Latest Strategic Acquisition

March 7, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

A last-mile delivery solutions startup applying tech-forward innovation to the logistics industry today announced its second acquisition in six months. Calgary-based delivery solutions firm Ziing revealed this week the acquisition of Metroland Parcel Services—a transaction the Alberta company described as “part of a strategic initiative to expand its final mile network coverage and enhance its […]

PayShepherd Raises $7 Million to ‘Deepen’ Fintech Targeting Heavy Industry with AI

March 6, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

A Calgary-based innovator of financial services for heavy industry today announced an oversubscribed “seed+” round of funding. PayShepherd wants to become the “system of record” for financial transactions between industrial facilities and contractors. Working as a billing management and contract assurance platform, the company’s solution sits between facilities and the contracted workforce to identify billing […]

Bloom Finance Launches Payments Card Targeting Retired Homeowners in Alberta

March 5, 2024 by Knowlton Thomas Leave a Comment

A Canadian financial technology firm today introduced a payment card targeting Canadian homeowners aged 55 and older. Toronto’s Bloom Finance says that its new Bloom Home Equity Prepaid Mastercard addresses a “pressing need for innovation within the financial landscape for . . . the unique requirements of Canadian retirees who own their homes.” The card […]

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