PrePad, a Calgary-based SaaS startup revolutionizing oil and gas drilling and completions cost estimation, has been selected for the Catalyst Program, an initiative by Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) aimed at accelerating energy sector innovation. The prestigious program opens doors for PrePad, positioning it alongside global energy innovators. The Catalyst Program, launched by CTV in 2017, […]
Social Innovation Hub Launches Program at Intersection of Art and Entrepreneurship
Last year, Calgary.tech covered the launch of Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub. A partnership between the University of Calgary and Innovate Calgary, the Social Innovation Hub has been brewing since 2021. The Hub aims to foster innovation through a range of programs and resources including mentorship, workshops, events, and access to funding. This month, Innovate […]
Helcim Unveils Gross Deposits Feature to Simplify Finances for Merchants
Helcim continues to be on a roll of adding features to its suite of offerings. The Calgary-born payments company this week introduced a new gross deposit funding system. The feature is designed to provide merchants with a more transparent and streamlined approach to managing their funds, according to a statement from the company. Unlike traditional […]
Focused on A.I., Google Selects Edmonton’s PulseMedica for Startup Accelerator
This summer, Google celebrated the fifth anniversary of the Canadian edition of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. And same as every other year, Google put out a call for Canadian tech startups—this round, with a focus on firms leveraging artificial intelligence. “We were blown away by the quality of the applications we received, and […]
Local Brewers Join Forces to Form ‘Calgary co-LAB’ at Intersection of Art, Tech, and Beer
Regional beverage producers are collaborating with TELUS on a project blurring the lines between art, science, and engineering. Cold Garden, Burwood Distillery, and Tool Shed Brewing Company have joined forces to forge the Calgary co-LAB. The partnership was formed with the mission of creating unique and engaging experiences for consumers, bringing renewed creativity to the […]
Pincher Creek’s Bio-Agtive Rethinks Farming and Emissions with Next Gen of Ag-Tech
In Alberta, where rolling prairies meet the foothills of the Rockies, an agricultural revolution may be taking place. Pincher Creek, a small town of rugged beauty and agricultural heritage, is the epicentre of groundbreaking farming technology that is raising the return on investment for farmers in Canada. The town, with a population of less than […]
Calgary Praised as ‘Standout Market’ for Tech Talent Job Creation in Canada: Report
Tech talent growth slowed last year in Canada, where jobs are increasing at less than half of the rate of the US, a new report has found. Tech talent employment grew in the US by nearly 4%, or over 200,000 jobs, in 2023. In Canada, meanwhile, 18,000 new positions represented a growth rate of less […]
Incoming CEO Christopher Maloof to ‘Champion Next Stage of Benevity’s Journey’
Benevity, a provider of social impact software, today announced the appointment of Christopher Maloof as the company’s next Chief Executive Officer. Effective September 3rd, this leadership transition “marks a significant milestone as Benevity embraces its next phase of growth as the world’s leading enterprise impact platform,” according to a statement from the Alberta tech firm. […]
Premier League Pilots StellarAlgo Platform as Startup Finishes SportsTech Program
Earlier this year, 10 companies from around the world secured their spot in the 2024 Class of the Comcast NBCUniversal SportsTech Accelerator, a six-month program that provides founders with opportunities to collaborate with leaders from major sports brands such as NASCAR, the Premier League, PGA TOUR, and Olympic sports organizations since launching in 2021. The […]
Boosted by Big Raise, Alberta Surpasses B.C. in Venture Capital Investment for First Time
In the first half of 2024, venture capital investments totalled nearly $3.6 billion across almost 300 deals, as blood slowly returns to a pale Canada. Despite the lowest deal volume since 2020, average deal size continues to grow, reflecting investors’ focus on companies with proven track records and strong fundamentals, according to the CVCA’s H1 […]