Alberta boasts more than 50 million acres of farmland, while Canada has agriculture-related trade agreements with over 50 other nations—giving the province’s producers market access to 1.5 billion people. To further capitalize on this opportunity, new research funding from Alberta Innovates is targeting technologies that could benefit local food producers as well as open new […]
Upcoming Alberta Conference to Showcase Latest Advancements in Ag-Tech
The upcoming AgSmart 2024 conference is designed with the modern farmer in mind as the event aims to provide producers with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s increasingly competitive agricultural landscape. Taking place on July 30 and July 31 at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, this year’s 5th anniversary edition of […]
Freedom Mobile Announces Upgrade and Expansion of Wireless Network in Alberta
A quarter million more Canadians now have the option of subscribing to Freedom Mobile’s wireless services, the national carrier announced this week. Freedom, a wholly owned subsidiary of Videotron, revealed launches in 50 additional cities and communities across B.C. and Alberta. This latest market expansion was made possible, Freedom stated, as a result of partner […]
Calgary Snags Second Spot in National Ranking of Venture Capital Flow
Venture capital is flowing through Alberta and Calgary is the heart of investment. Blue Sky City shined on the national stage this month as the region snagged second spot for most venture capital investment through the first half of 2024. With $455 million across 37 deals, Calgary narrowly outpaced Montreal’s $440 million across 31 deals, a […]
Edmonton Startup Lands US$16M to Make Gaming More Immersive with AI
Artificial Agency, an AI startup advancing generative behaviour for gaming, this week emerged from stealth. In doing so, the Edmonton-based startup announced US$16 million in funding. The round of capital hails from from Radical Ventures, Toyota Ventures, Flying Fish, Kaya, BDC Deep Tech, TIRTA Ventures, and others. The funding will be used to accelerate the […]
Alberta Seeks to Accelerate Adoption of Autonomous Agriculture Solutions in Canada
Alberta Innovates is utilizing smart farm networks to foster collaboration between farmers and technologists. Unlike the confines of a laboratory or office, where practical application of emerging tech is minimal, smart farms allow for authentic battle-testing of products and services. This real-world environment provides fertile ground to grow agriculture innovation, according to the provincial organization—offering […]
Hunter Hub Encourages ‘Entrepreneurial Thinking’ Throughout University of Calgary
In late June, the venerable Collision Conference descended for one last time into Toronto. Next year, the iconic event for tech startups swings westward to Vancouver—which is good news for the fifty-plus Alberta-based companies who make the annual trek. Supporting the province’s strong presence at Collision was a University of Calgary booth powered by Innovate […]
Digital Real Estate Platform Wahi Expands to Alberta Following ‘Banner Year’ for Province
A Canadian digital real estate platform is embarking on a geographical expansion. Wahi, which launched in Toronto in 2022, aims to provide Canadians with a “smarter, faster, dreamier” approach to homeownership. “Wahi’s smart home search can save homebuyers time sifting through listings, while our agent-level insights gives them more control over the homebuying process,” says […]
Alberta’s Blockchain Consortium Kicks Off ‘Stand with Crypto’ Campaign in Canada
The world’s largest custodian of crypto assets has brought a major campaign to Canada. Last year, Coinbase launched “Stand with Crypto” in the U.S., with an aim to disrupt America’s traditional financial system by encouraging the adoption and legitimacy of crypto assets as legal currencies and investments. The campaign points out that more than 50 […]
Alberta Innovates Garners $10M to Help Commercialize Carbon Fibre Innovation
Alberta Innovates recently received funding to establish a specialized production and testing facility that will aim to commercialize technologies which convert Alberta-sourced bitumen into carbon fibre. The provincial organization garnered $10 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems program, it was announced this week. “This funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of […]