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 […]
Signals of Strength for Alberta Tech
Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler found Canada’s tech sector and financial markets in a tumultuous state, churning between post-pandemic recovery and an uncertain economy amid a backdrop of rising interest rates. But Osler also uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth […]
Ad-Tech Startup Connects Agencies and Influencers with Latest Launch
Traditional advertising doesn’t pack the same punch it once did. This has spurred the growth of social-forward, digital-based ad methods such as influencer marketing that better reach the modern technology-oriented demographic. But until recently, it has been challenging for smaller businesses to get a foothold in the influencer marketing space. In November, we wrote about […]
Innovation Consortium Celebrates Success in Scaling Alberta Tech
There has never been a more exciting time to be in tech in Alberta than today. These are the words of Nate Glubish, the Minister of Technology and Innovation for Alberta. To back up his position, he cites a simple fact: “Alberta has more tech companies today than ever before.” According to Glubish, that means […]
Calgary Tech Sees Strong Five-Year Growth, Report Reveals
Canada’s tech workforce grew by a substantial figure during the Pandemic, data from CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report shows. And despite a widespread movement toward working from home, most growth still orbits around the country’s major innovation hubs, such as Calgary. The annual report, which comprehensively analyzes Canada’s tech talent workforce trends, found that […]
Foresight Seeks Alberta Startups to Tackle Climate Challenges
Canada’s net-zero goals appear impossible to achieve on schedule and may come at the expense of some industries and economies. The unreasonable nature of the federal targets has created friction; Alberta premier Danielle Smith, for example, does not intend to recognize the mandates. Even so, much of the private sector remains following the roadmap of […]
AI Tech from IrisCX Measures Customer Satisfaction in Realtime
IrisCX was founded in Calgary in 2018 to disrupt the customer service industry’s status quo using the latest emerging technologies such as video streaming and artificial intelligence. The company’s mission is simple and straightforward. They aim to bridge the divide between customers and companies by creating a virtual space for real-time expert consultation. The platform […]
Adidas Taps Calgary Startup for Terrex Footwear Collection
Global sportswear brand adidas has tapped a Calgary-based startup to contribute carbon-tech to a line of shoes. The Terrex footwear line is to be infused with captured carbon ink into over 400,000 pairs of shoes, slated for an autumn release, according to a statement from Oco, an Alberta enviro-tech firm. This collaboration is the latest […]
AWS Builds Momentum in Alberta with Free Training Course
In an announcement made at the Alberta Investment Forum during the Calgary Stampede, Amazon Web Services revealed a partnership with Momentum, a Calgary-based community organization that offers programs for people to start businesses or secure employment. The collaboration is set to introduce a free Fibre optic fusion splicing training course in Calgary, bolstering the local […]