If Alberta startups have their way, the farming industry will never look the same. Agricultural technology firms are cropping up across the province as companies look to optimize farming and meet clean-tech goals. Let’s take a look at regional funds targeting agtech innovation as well as some sector startups securing capital or otherwise accelerating. Carrot […]
The State of Artificial Intelligence in Alberta
By 2005, Jeff Lawrence made an exit out of Precision Targeting, an advertising company he founded in 2002. At the time, the entrepreneur was fascinated by an emerging ability to use massive amounts of data to predict, and then change, the future. However, he felt that technology wasn’t yet at a point to support the vision […]
Five Alberta Startups Growing with Capital in 2023
According to Osler’s 2023 Deal Points Report, “Ontario and British Columbia have the highest concentration of companies raising a financing round.” But that is not to dismiss Alberta. The spirited province accounts for 11% of the share, the report shows, which is marked growth over the previous figure of 9%. Indeed, Osler’s Calgary office reported on […]
Alberta Eyes Blockchain Technology as Canada Shifts Toward Digital Economy
Even as the Canadian government tinkers with a crypto-dollar, studies show that Canadian financial institutions and consumers are slow to adopt the latest financial technology innovations. This trend could have major impacts on our global competitiveness, some experts believe. Digital finance technologies make economies more productive, efficient, and lead to creative new products and services, […]
Edmonton Startup Blends Digital Commerce Tools with Brick-and-Mortar Experience
Many Canadians remain in preference of in-store shopping experiences, data shows. Innovators are tinkering with all manner of solution to a problem: the digital shopping experience has not realized its full potential. While e-commerce is popular and growing, the lacklustre process of much of online shopping remains a sizeable void. One area that digital has […]
Space Agency Building Satellite System to Monitor Alberta Fires
Wildfires have been known to devastate regions and communities across Alberta. Combatting wildfires costs Canada a lot of money, and so the government is investing $170 million over the next decade to establish a new wildfire monitoring satellite system. Contributing to this system is OroraTech, a Germany-based industry leader in space-based thermal intelligence with offices […]
Hifi, Westgen Among Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers for 2023
Sustainable Development Technology Canada this week announced Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers for 2023. The list of ten companies showcases outstanding growth in the sustainability sector, with each Canadian firm demonstrating a track record of delivering on STDC’s mandate of environmental and economic benefits for Canada. “Being one of Canada’s Sustainability Changemakers comes from leadership, excellence, and commitment […]
Entrepreneur Turns Tragedy into Inspiration with PainWorth
When Mike Zouhri got hit at a red light by a drunk driver who fled the scene, it was immediately certain that his life would never be the same. The negative impact of the event included injuries he may never fully recover from alongside a long and arduous legal battle. One positive impact, however, was […]
Energy Futures Lab Connects Alberta Ecosystem to Tackle ‘Innovation Challenges’
Energy Futures Lab, a non-profit organization based in Alberta, is at the forefront of the energy transition. Alberta’s energy system has long been a topic of debate and controversy, with issues ranging from addressing climate change to concerns about the health and well-being of communities affected by the industry. In response, Energy Futures Lab was […]
Foresight Canada Unveils Winners of Alberta Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has announced the winners of the inaugural Alberta Cleantech Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of cleantech. Alberta is becoming a world leader in the development of cleantech solutions, spanning renewable energy, agritech, and carbon capture and storage, Foresight believes. With categories for innovative ventures, forward-thinking funders, and community supporters, the awards […]