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