True power in business isn’t about controlling every detail, argues one Canadian entrepreneur, but about empowering a team and company that thrives without micromanaging. Amanda Wilhelm is the cofounder and chief executive officer of ProfitFill, a Calgary-based software startup utilizing artificial intelligence to help home service providers maximize their marketing expenditure and optimize their calendar. […]
Calgary Company Seeks to Innovate Home Heating in Canada with Hydrogen Tech
Comprising roughly three-quarters of the universe’s baryonic mass, the most abundant element in the universe can provide energy without releasing carbon dioxide—granting hydrogen the potential to be a potent source of clean fuel. For this reason, companies across Canada are working on solutions in the hydrogen space—especially in Alberta. In spite of Premier Danielle Smith’s […]
Ambitious Alberta Blazes Clean-Tech Trail in 2024
Alberta has long been recognized for its significant involvement in the fossil fuel sector, famous for its vast oil sands. Increasingly, the province is also a hotbed for innovation in clean energy, especially hydrogen, as well as wind and solar. This year alone saw many local upstarts advance tech, commercialize product, win awards, and raise […]
Edmonton’s Carbeeza Wants to Simplify the Process of Buying Cars in Canada with Help of A.I.
Targeting the automotive marketplace sector, Carbeeza is leveraging artificial intelligence to accurately predict optimal financing scenarios for consumers, allowing them to anonymously browse vehicles they can afford. The Edmonton-born startup “brings the process of buying a car right to the phone,” claiming its platform is “highly beneficial to both consumers and auto dealers.” Trading publicly […]
Canada Reveals $150M Investment Targeting Nine Clean Energy Projects Throughout Alberta
Following the Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy, Canada this month unveiled more than $150 million in investments targeting clean energy projects across Alberta. The Smart Renewables and Electrification Pathways Program funding was awarded to nine projects this round. These solar, wind, and grid infrastructure projects are expected to displace 760,000 tonnes of harmful […]
Calgary Tech Anchor Absorbs Toronto’s Together on Mission to Foster ‘Culture of Learning’
Calgary-based learning technology company Absorb announced this week the acquisition of Toronto’s Together, which develops mentorship software. Historically, mentoring platforms and learning management systems have been siloed, according to Absorb, which now claims to be “the first learning technology provider to bring mentoring and coaching into its ecosystem with the goal of delivering a truly […]
Two Alberta Firms Garner Government, Industry Investment to Fuel Food Innovation
The Canadian Food Innovation Network this week revealed that it is awarding a total of $500,000 to 11 food-tech projects across Canada. The funding, hailing from CFIN’s Innovation Booster Program, is set to be matched by industry for a total of $1M in investments. The projects span a wide range of innovations, including the digitalization […]
Recognizing the Success of Financial Technology Innovation in Alberta in 2024
This year the province of Alberta surpassed BC in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. Following this “continued momentum” up, Start Alberta recently recognized the top areas for venture capital flow in the province through 2024. And at the head of the pack, in front of Energy and […]
Start Alberta Celebrates Health of Startup Investment in Calgary
Through the first half of 2024, the province of Alberta surpassed BC—for the first time—in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. “The second quarter of 2024 continued the momentum we saw earlier in the year, with steady venture capital investment,” stated Kim Furlong, chief executive of CVCA, […]
Cleantech Companies Bring the Energy to Alberta’s Venture Capital Scene in 2024
In August, Calgary.tech reported that, through the first half of 2024, the province of Alberta surpassed BC—for the first time—in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. “The second quarter of 2024 continued the momentum we saw earlier in the year, with steady venture capital investment,” stated Kim […]