Foresight Canada is now accepting applications for its fifth annual Foresight 50 program, which spotlights 50 of the country’s most investible cleantech ventures to a global network of investors. The initiative connects Canadian startups tackling environmental and economic challenges with the capital and connections needed to scale their impact. Since its launch in 2021, the Foresight […]
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 […]
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. […]
Calgary Named Home to Canada’s First XPRIZE Hub
Calgary has officially cemented its role as a national innovation leader with the launch of Canada’s first XPRIZE Hub, hosted by the University of Calgary. Backed by a $1.5 million investment from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), the new hub positions the city alongside global innovation centres such as Glasgow and Geneva. For over […]
Imperial Donates $37M Energy Research Lab to SAIT in Historic Gift
In a landmark contribution to post-secondary education in Alberta, Imperial Oil Limited has donated a $37 million research facility to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), marking the largest corporate gift of its kind in the province’s history. The 40,000-square-foot building, located in Calgary’s Quarry Park and newly named the Imperial Energy Innovation Centre, […]
Fillip Teams Up with TELUS to Launch Smarter Fleet Management in Canada
Calgary-based Fillip has partnered with TELUS to launch a next-generation fleet management solution designed to modernize how Canadian businesses manage fuel, vehicle performance, and expenses. The collaboration integrates Fillip’s Visa-powered digital payment platform with TELUS’ Connected Fleet, Telematics & Asset solutions—bringing together real-time vehicle insights with flexible, mobile-first fuel payments. Fillip was named one of 10 […]
Calgary Approves $60M Boost for OCIF to Fuel Innovation and Economic Growth
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 […]