Brightsquid Secure Communications believes that the healthcare sector needs more innovation. “Government-run healthcare organizations aren’t structured to innovate in a timely or efficient way,” the Alberta health-tech firm laments, adding that “most health technology companies fail against strict privacy standards, lengthy negotiations to integrate with established technology vendors, and government procurement cycles that can take years.” That is […]
Innovation Investment to Power Launch of Alberta Science Park
A regional nonprofit organization targeting Alberta’s internet-of-things space this month secured nearly one million dollars in funding toward one of its signature endeavours, the Alberta Science Park. The Alberta IoT Association garnered $750,000 through the Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Development Partnerships Program, which invests organizations that support technology companies and innovation in the region. “With a […]
Alberta Nonprofit Spurs Innovation with Neuro-Tech Hackathon
From its humble origins as a student group from the University of Alberta, NeurAlbertaTech has become a beacon in the region’s neurotechnology realm, establishing itself as a hub for neuroscience aficionados, budding entrepreneurs, and industry veterans. Starting as a team of undergrads in early 2019, NeurAlbertaTech today marks its footprint through hosting neurotech events and […]
Alberta Innovates Invests $13.6 Million Across Province’s Tech Ecosystem
Building on signals of strength with the province’s tech economy, Alberta Innovates this week announced $13.6 million in investment across 19 partners. Through the Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Development Partnerships Program, the organization is investing this new funding to support small and medium-sized technology companies in the region. The Program supports the ecosystem by providing services […]
Calgary-Crafted Rocketry Ready to Launch at STEM-Themed Stardust Festival
Last year was the first-ever Stardust Festival in Timmins, Ontario. Standing out against a backdrop of the region’s longstanding history in forestry and mining sectors, the tech-forward event was created to “ignite curiosity” and “inspire innovation” by showcasing “the wonders of STEM education and exploration … in a captivating and immersive festival experience.” This year, […]
Calgary’s Fintech Fitness
As one of the world’s largest financial technology hubs, Toronto is duly associated with Canadian fintech. But other regions of the country have their own fintech fitness, such as Vancouver. And Calgary is no exception. A recent report found the region to have Canada’s second-fastest growth rate for tech talent. Below, Calgary.tech highlights a handful […]
Calgary Pre-Seed Startup Launches FX Fintech Platform
Finofo announced this week pre-seed funding. The Calgary-based financial technology startup wants to reduce the headache and complexity around foreign exchange rates for cross-border businesses. Finofo raised capital after being conceived from “firsthand encounters with the challenges businesses face in financial operations,” according to the founders. “Recognizing the limitations of existing solutions, we were inspired […]
Decoding Calgary Tech
As Alberta’s technology publication of record, Calgary.tech reports on and discusses at length the many regional entrepreneurs and organizations applying technology and innovation to the Canadian economy. A report from national law firm Osler this year uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals […]
Calgary Upstart Helps Solar Make Sense – and Dollars
The ideal of solar-tech is simple and perfect: infinite free energy from the sun! However, current iterations of solar-tech have significant drawbacks, including solar panels themselves—clunky, fragile hunks of metal which aspire to be eco-friendly and cost-effective but often fall short of these goals in many conditions and climates. Addressing such a critical concern demands […]
Five Calgary Startups Driving Innovation in Alberta in 2023
Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals in Canada since 2020. The Canadian Venture Capital Association found that “Alberta, for the fifth year in a row, attracted a record amount of investments […]