Calgary-based startup WaitWell is transforming the way people wait in line. By enabling customers to join queues through a mobile device or on-site kiosk—and receive real-time text notifications about their wait time—WaitWell is modernizing service delivery and streamlining operations for organizations. The company was recently selected by the state of Nevada to reduce lineups at […]
Startup Scene Heats Up with Inventures 2025 Pre-Party at Platform
Alberta’s innovation community will get an early jump on Inventures 2025 with a high-energy pre-party hosted at Platform Calgary on May 20th. Presented by National Bank of Canada, the Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre-Party promises to set the tone for one of Canada’s leading tech and innovation conferences. Running from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, the pre-party offers […]
UK’s Osney Capital Launches New Fund, Helping Cybersecurity Startups Jump Across the Pond
Osney Capital has closed its first venture capital fund with more than $92 million to invest in early-stage cybersecurity startups across the United Kingdom and Canada. As reported by BetaKit, the UK-based firm is planning on setting up shop in Calgary to support its cross-border ambitions. The new Calgary office will be led by partner […]
Pizza Hut and Startup Canada Launch Entrepreneur Grants in Calgary
Calgary will host the national kickoff of the 2025 Startup Canada Tour on April 29th, launching a new three-year partnership between Pizza Hut Canada and Startup Canada aimed at empowering the country’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Through Pizza Hut’s Equal Slice Program, the company will co-present the tour and invest $300,000 in cash grants, alongside […]
AgeCare and Platform Calgary Partner to Advance Innovation in Senior Living
AgeCare, a leader in Canada’s continuing care industry, has teamed up with Platform Calgary to drive innovation in the growing AgeTech sector. The new partnership aims to foster innovation in aging tech, health, and senior living by connecting tech startups with industry leaders, policymakers, and healthcare providers. Through events, ecosystem development, and strategic partnerships, the […]
Blackline Safety Sees 175% Surge in Fire and Hazmat Adoption
As risks to frontline emergency responders grow, Canadian safety technology leader Blackline Safety has reported a record 175% increase in fire and hazmat customers over the past year — marking a new high in adoption of its connected safety solutions. The number of fire and hazmat teams using Blackline’s cloud-connected personal and area monitors jumped […]
Startup Canada Tour Comes to Calgary to Support Early-Stage Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses and expand their networks will gather at the Startup Canada Tour – Calgary, set to take place at the BMO Centre on April 29th. The event, part of Startup Canada’s cross-country initiative, offers a full day of networking, mentorship, and expert-led sessions designed to empower early-stage business owners. Doors […]
Alberta’s AdvancedAg Secures $2M to Boost Sustainable Farming Innovation
AdvancedAg, an Indigenous, family-owned agricultural biotech company based in southern Alberta, has raised $2 million in seed funding from Raven Indigenous Capital Partners to expand its mission of creating sustainable, data-driven farming solutions. The investment marks a pivotal moment for AdvancedAg, which specializes in developing affordable, high-performance biological products aimed at improving soil health and […]
Douglas Holt Launches Beltline Capital to Support Scaling Businesses
Douglas Holt has announced the launch of Beltline Capital Partners (BCP), a new lending firm focused on providing flexible, non-dilutive financing to small and mid-sized businesses across North America. Holt brings more than six years of experience from Alberta Innovates, where he most recently served as Associate Vice President of Capital Development. At Alberta Innovates […]
Future Summit 2025: Calgary to Host Global Gathering on AI and Innovation
Fresh off the momentum of a packed YYC DataCon 2025, Calgary tech scene trailblazer Josh Rainbow is back with a bold new event — and it’s set to be even bigger. Slated for November 2025 at the newly expanded BMO Centre, Future Summit is poised to become a global destination for leaders in AI, technology, […]