The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) will receive an additional $60 million over the next four years to continue driving economic diversification and innovation in the city. Calgary City Council approved the new funding this week in $15 million annual tranches, drawn from the city’s Fiscal Stability Reserve. OCIF CEO Brad Parry said the investment […]
Veerum Raises $12M to Scale ‘Visual Operations’ for Industrial Assets
Calgary-based VEERUM has raised $12 million in Series B funding to accelerate the global expansion of its Visual Operations (VisOps) platform. The round was led by energy-tech leaders Veriten and Emerson, with continued support from returning investors BDC and Evok Innovations. In a company statement, VEERUM called the raise “a major milestone in our journey […]
C100 Opens Applications for Top Canadian Tech Programs
C100, the influential network for Canadian tech entrepreneurs, has opened applications for its flagship Fellows and Growth programs, designed to propel high-potential Canadian startups into global category leaders. With a track record of helping companies outperform startup success rates by up to tenfold, C100’s programs offer curated 12-month experiences for founders and leadership teams navigating […]
Casey Lau Previews Web Summit Vancouver for Calgary’s Startup Community
With Web Summit Vancouver fast approaching, host Casey Lau is hitting the road — starting in Calgary — to offer a sneak peek at the event and share tips on how startups and investors can make the most of it. On Tuesday, May 6th Calgary’s startup community will gather to hear Lau outline what Web […]
Benevity Names First-Ever Chief AI Officer to Lead Industry Innovation
Calgary-based Benevity has appointed Ian Goldsmith as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer, marking a major milestone for the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact software industry. The newly created role underscores Benevity’s commitment to embedding AI across its Enterprise Impact Platform to enhance how companies deliver on purpose initiatives. Goldsmith, a veteran […]
KPMG’s AI Made Real Summit to Bring Practical AI Insights to Calgary Leaders
KPMG, in collaboration with Microsoft, is bringing the AI Made Real Summit to Calgary next month, offering business leaders a rare opportunity to dive deep into real-world applications of artificial intelligence. Set for May 15th at Platform Calgary, the half-day event is tailored specifically for business executives and management teams exploring or implementing AI strategies. […]
Collisions YYC Podcast Marks 500th Episode with Live Calgary Event
Collisions YYC, Calgary’s leading business and tech podcast, will celebrate its 500th episode with a live event on May 5 at the Telus Convention Centre’s Macleod Hall. Running from 4:30 to 8:00 p.m., the evening will feature two panel discussions with some of the city’s most respected voices in entrepreneurship, energy, and innovation—and will support […]
Alberta Emerges as Canada’s Data Centre Powerhouse
Alberta is rapidly transforming into a prime destination for data centre development, driven by the escalating global demand for digital services and artificial intelligence applications. According to a recent bulletin by law firm Fasken, the province currently hosts at least sixteen data centre projects listed by the Alberta Electric System Operator (AESO), collectively accounting for […]
Edmonton’s HonestDoor Debuts AI Agent ‘Doora’ to Revolutionize Real Estate
Edmonton-based real estate tech company HonestDoor is taking a bold leap into artificial intelligence with the upcoming launch of Doora, a 24/7 AI-powered real estate agent designed to support buyers and sellers across Canada. Expected to launch officially in 2025, Doora is built to feel human and intuitive — offering instant answers and expert insights […]
Calgary’s VEERUM Launches New Technology Category: Visual Operations
Calgary-based VEERUM, a global SaaS leader in visual operations for industrial assets, has officially launched a new technology category it’s calling Visual Operations, or VisOps. The company’s latest innovation aims to transform how industrial teams work with complex reality data in the cloud, making visual workflows central to daily operations. As adoption of reality capture […]