The51 Food and AgTech GP announced today the closing of $30 Million for a fund targeting Pre-Seed to Series A investments in founders pioneering food and agriculture technologies. Lead Investor Farm Credit Canada was joined by Alberta Enterprise Corporation and National Bank of Canada, family foundations and offices, and individual accredited investors from agri-business, farming, and industry backgrounds. […]
Alberta Fintech Innovators to Discuss Future of Banking at Summit in May
The banking sector is rapidly accelerating innovation, introducing Open Data, Risk Partnerships, Collection’s Technology, and more. As banks continue to grow their digital footprint, fintech partnerships and innovations have sprung up to better service small and medium-sized businesses and consumers. However, certain types of partnerships between banks and FinTechs were restricted by the Bank Act, […]
How This Calgary Fintech’s ‘Community Wallet’ Empowers New Canadians
For immigrants to Canada, establishing a strong financial foundation can be a challenge. The system may not recognize their credit history, leaving them “invisible” to financial institutions upon arrival. Immigrants can get stuck in a “fundamentally flawed system that bars them from accessing affordable credit needed to build their new life,” according to an Albertan […]
TalentED YYC Launches to Equip Students with Tech Skills, Opportunity
Calgary has long been a hub of innovation and opportunity, with a booming technology sector that is constantly seeking fresh talent. Now, a new online platform called TalentED YYC has been launched to help employers in the city engage with students and offer them practical work experiences. The platform is the brainchild of Calgary Work Integrated […]
Meet Dozens of Hiring Tech Companies in Calgary This May
DiscoverTechYYC, an exposition and job fair featuring dozens of Calgary tech companies, looms closer than ever. Taking place at the Platform Innovation Centre on May 5, DiscoverTechYYC is an opportunity for people exploring careers in Calgary’s growing tech sector, including in robotics, software, agtech, cleantech, and fintech. Attendees will be able to connect with Calgary’s […]
University of Alberta to Contribute Expertise to Hydrogen Innovation
Hydrogen technology is booming in Western Canada. BC-based Ionomr Innovations, a manufacturer and designer of next-generation ion exchange membranes and polymers for clean energy systems, has partnered with Sunfire to create an AEM electrolyzer. The Swiss-and-German Sunfire is a global leader in producing industrial electrolyzers based on pressurized alkaline and solid oxide technologies. The collaboration will leverage […]
INVENTURE$ Unveils Keynote Speaker as Hype for Event Builds
INVENTURE$ 2023 is set to take over Calgary this May and June across three days of learning, inspiration, and creative collisions. “From rousing keynotes and expert panels, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities, Inventures is the must-attend event of 2023,” organizers state online. “It’s a one-stop opportunity to gauge fast-growing players through pitch competitions […]
Edmonton to Host Inaugural Convention Targeting Cleantech Collaboration
Canada is taking a role in the global transition toward low-carbon fuels, and Alberta is playing its part. The province will host the Canadian Hydrogen Convention next week, slated to run April 25 through 27. It is Canada’s largest event to showcase hydrogen as an enabler to reach net-zero emissions. The development of a clean […]
Ayrton Energy Joins Plug and Play Alberta with Hydrogen Tech
Ayrton Energy is making waves in the world of energy innovation, with groundbreaking technology that enables hydrogen to be stored within an organic liquid. This unique storage approach has the potential to change the way we generate and store energy, with implications for everything from powering homes and businesses to reducing reliance on fossil fuels. […]
Meet Helix, an Industrial Amphibious Robot Collecting Data in Hazardous Environments
Copperstone Technologies is Canadian-based engineering firm specializing in proprietary robotics designed to explore and monitor earth’s most challenging environments. Late last year, Copperstone was recognized by The Foresight 50, which highlights ventures from across Canada and a variety of sectors including watertech, carbon solutions, hydrogen, and renewable energy. The Edmonton-born company is known for HELIX, an amphibious robot […]