AgTech startup HEMPALTA is looking forward to sending optimized hemp hurd for use in hempcrete formulations to the U.S. residential construction market. Hempcrete was recently approved as a material for use in such construction with the regulatory change in the U.S. to take full effect by 2024. Hempcrete is an environmentally friendly alternative to concrete, […]
Educational Robotics Company EZ-Robot Lands Strategic Partnership for US Expansion
Calgary-based educational robotics company EZ-Robot has landed a new strategic reseller partnership with School Speciality, the leading provider of educational ecosystems to educators across North America. The partnership expands EZ-Robot’s reach further into the U.S. market for educational robotics. The news comes after EZ-Robot CEO Dennis Kambeitz talked of further global expansion: “We’re extremely pleased […]
WestJet Announces Calgary As Exclusive Global Connecting Hub
WestJet is making Calgary its home base and exclusive global connecting hub with all its 787 Dreamliners flying through YYC Calgary International Airport as part of a partnership with the Government of Alberta. The Calgary-based airline signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Alberta to grow the aerospace, aviation and logistics sector. It announced an investment […]
ATB Ventures Launches Enterprise Software Platform Oliu
ATB Ventures, the research and innovation arm of leading Alberta-based financial institution ATB Financial, has launched a suite of Digital Identity Products: Oliu™ platform, Oliu Studio™, and digital-credential wallet: Proof™. The launch comes weeks after the Government of Canada announced its National Digital Identity Program. “For the past two years, we’ve been working with consumers, public, and private sectors to […]
Sidetrade Selects Calgary for North American Headquarters, Citing AI Excellence
One year following the launch of its North America operations, Sidetrade says it has exceeded its own expectations: nearly 60% of new bookings for the company’s AI-powered service now from the North America market. Consequently the France-born Sidetrade is now accelerating its expansion into the region. Thus the company announced an investment of $24 million […]
Who Are Calgary’s Top 10 Startups?
Launch Party is Calgary’s largest startup-focused showcase of the year and highlights some of the most promising local startups during Calgary’s Innovation Week from November 21-27, 2022. More than 150 companies have been showcased at Launch Party since 2010, including SkipTheDishes, StellarAlgo, Orpyx, Virtual Gurus, and Red Iron Labs. Do you know a Calgary company […]
Local AgTech Startup HEMPALTA Raising Capital though Crowdfunding
Calgary’s Hempalta has launched an equity crowdfunding campaign on FrontFundr to raise up to $1.8 million for its innovative hemp processing technology. The funds raised will be allocated towards funding technology acquisitions, driving sales and marketing activities, and securing the company’s foothold in the hemp processing and product development industry. “We’re excited to offer all […]
Infosys Opens in Calgary with Commitment to Creating 1,000 New Local Jobs by 2024
Global tech consulting firm Infosys opened the Infosys Digital Centre in Calgary today and announced it would bring 1,000 jobs to the city over the next two years, doubling its original commitment from when the company first expanded into the region in 2021. This will support the company’s growth across Canada as it also plans to double its […]
EY Expands Neurodiversity Centres of Excellence to Calgary
EY Canada has expanded their Neurodiversity Centre of Excellence (NCoE) network to Calgary. Starting in Philadelphia in 2016, the NCoE model has expanded globally, including a rapidly growing Canadian team that spans across Vancouver, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. NCoE’s strength-based talent model unlocks the potential of neurodiverse talent pools to integrate advanced business and […]
Alberta Is Calling Skilled Workers From Vancouver & Toronto
The Government of Alberta is spending $2.6 million on a campaign that offers motivated professionals from Vancouver and Toronto a glimpse into the kind of life that awaits them in Alberta. The first phase of the Alberta is Calling advertising campaign launched in Vancouver and Toronto in mid–August and was designed to draw skilled, educated and ambitious talent to Alberta. In Phase 2, the campaign […]