Calgary companies CURA and TerraFerno Geothermal Solutions have been named to Cleantech Group’s 2026 Cleantech 50 to Watch, earning international recognition for technologies targeting cleaner cement production and more efficient geothermal energy. Announced today, the annual list highlights early-stage companies positioned to shape the next wave of cleantech innovation. Selected through nominations and votes from […]
PurposeMed Co-Founder to Discuss US$250M Grindr Deal at Fireside Chat
Calgary’s tech community will have an opportunity to hear the story behind PurposeMed’s recently announced US$250-million deal with Grindr at an upcoming fireside chat hosted by Long Calgary and House 831. The event will feature PurposeMed co-founder Pete MacLeod for a conversation about the transaction, a significant milestone for the Calgary healthtech company. As Calgary.tech […]
Showpass Commits $10M+ to Help Independent Event Businesses Grow
Calgary-based Showpass has committed more than $10 million to support independent event entrepreneurs through Event Inkubator, a new accelerator combining access to financing, technology and business expertise. The program targets established organizers with demonstrated audience demand who are ready to expand. For those businesses, booking bigger acts, securing larger venues or entering new markets can […]
Kathairos Tops Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies Ranking
Calgary-based Kathairos Solutions has ranked No. 1 on The Globe and Mail’s 2026 Report on Business list of Canada’s Top Growing Companies, posting three-year revenue growth of 16,379%. The recognition highlights the rapid expansion of the company’s methane elimination technology, which now serves more than 3,000 well sites across North America, according to Kathairos. Kathairos […]
Blackline Safety Names Jon Baldwin CEO as Cody Slater Takes New Role
Blackline Safety has appointed Jon Baldwin as chief executive officer, succeeding Cody Slater after more than 15 years at the helm. Slater will remain with the connected worker safety company as Board Chair and Chief Architect, continuing to help shape its product and technology vision. The leadership transition follows Blackline’s April announcement of an agreement […]
Canadian Businesses’ AI Spending Surges 12-Fold
Canadian businesses are rapidly increasing their investment in artificial intelligence, according to new transaction data from Canadian fintech Float. Float’s inaugural Canada’s AI Spending Snapshot 2026 found that a consistent group of 2,644 businesses spent more than 12 times as much on AI in August 2026 as they did two years earlier. Adoption expanded alongside […]
Calgary Kal Tire Hosts PitPro’s First Production Tire-Changing System
A Calgary Kal Tire store is the first location to deploy PitPro Automation’s production tire-changing system, bringing robotics into the service bay ahead of winter. San Francisco-based PitPro announced the installation September 23, marking its first Canadian deployment and a move beyond pilots following its June 2025 unveiling. Designed for Class 3 and smaller vehicles, […]
Showpass Lands FAN EXPO Partnership Across 13 Cities
Calgary-based Showpass has been selected as the official ticketing and event technology partner for FAN EXPO, bringing its platform to a convention portfolio that welcomes more than one million fans annually. The partnership spans 13 North American cities, including events such as CALGARY EXPO, MEGACON Orlando, FAN EXPO Chicago and FAN EXPO Denver. FAN EXPO […]
Calgary Economic Development Launches Level Up to Help Alberta Companies Go Global
Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta have launched Level Up, a free program helping Alberta businesses expand internationally and diversify beyond their existing markets. Funded by the province and delivered by Calgary Economic Development, the initiative combines online learning, expert-led workshops and individual mentorship. It builds on the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), adding […]
Integrity360 Targets North American Growth From Calgary Base
Calgary-based cybersecurity firm Advantus360 has officially rebranded as Integrity360, marking the next phase of the company’s expansion across Canada and the United States. The change follows Integrity360’s acquisition of Advantus360 in January 2026, a deal that gave the Ireland-based cybersecurity company its first foothold in North America. Founded in 2015, Advantus360 built its business by […]