Calgary-based digital asset custodian Balance has officially registered its subsidiary, Balance Trust Company, as a special purpose trust under Alberta’s Loan and Trust Corporations Act. This registration, approved by Alberta’s Treasury Board and Finance (ATBF), allows Balance Trust Company to operate as a qualified custodian in both Canada and the United States. With this certification, Balance Trust Company […]
Calgary Launches Wave Tech Centre to Accelerate Innovation and Enhance City Services
The City of Calgary has officially launched the Wave Tech Centre, a Council-approved initiative designed to foster technological innovation and enhance public services. Supported by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems program, the new facility marks a significant milestone in the city’s digital transformation efforts. “Congratulations to The City of Calgary […]
Neo Partners with CI Financial to Launch Seamless Wealth and Banking Solutions for Canadians
Calgary’s Neo Financial is partnering with CI Financial to introduce a new suite of everyday deposit and credit products. The partnership will introduce a new range of financial products designed to deliver a seamless, integrated financial experience to clients of CI Financial’s Canadian wealth management businesses, empowering them to easily manage their wealth and everyday financial needs with ease. […]
Alberta Secures $8.4M Federal Investment for Quantum Innovation
Alberta’s growing strength in quantum technologies is receiving a significant boost, with the Government of Canada announcing a federal investment of over $8.4 million for three major projects aimed at advancing quantum research and commercialization. The announcement was made by George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, […]
Calgary’s Virtual Gurus Enhances Customer Service with AI Receptionist
Calgary-based Virtual Gurus, a leader in online talent platforms in North America, has launched VG Connect, an AI-powered virtual receptionist service designed to enhance communication and customer relationship management for service-based businesses. Available 24/7, VG Connect leverages advanced conversational and knowledge-based AI across phone, email, chat, and text channels to ensure that businesses never miss […]
Blackline Safety Wins Three International Awards for Connected Safety Innovation
Calgary-based Blackline Safety, a leader in connected safety technology, has won three international awards recognizing its industry-leading real-time connectivity. The company received one award from Connected Britain and two from Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S). OH&S honored Blackline Safety’s G6 single-gas wearable detector as the new product of the year in two categories: Industrial Hygiene: […]
Brilliant Harvest Launches AI Helpdesk for Ag Equipment Dealers
Calgary-based agtech startup Brilliant Harvest has emerged from stealth mode, signing its first major client, Rocky Mountain Equipment (RME), Canada’s largest agricultural equipment dealer. RME will integrate Brilliant Harvest’s AI-powered platform across its 43 stores, providing a dealer-branded mobile app to streamline the customer experience from purchase to repair. Founded by agtech veteran Remi Schmaltz, […]
E3 Lithium Commissions Carbonate Conversion Reactors, Paving the Way for Reliable Lithium Production in Alberta
Calgary’s E3 Lithium has successfully commissioned its demonstration-scale carbonate conversion reactors, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to establish a reliable lithium production facility in Alberta. The reactors enable the company to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate using equipment that mirrors commercial systems, though on a smaller scale. The successful commissioning of the carbonation reactors follows […]
Life Sciences Week Showcases Alberta’s Innovation Leadership
Life Sciences Week, Alberta’s premier event spotlighting the life sciences sector, is set to return from September 23 to 27, 2024. With over 60 events and an anticipated 3,000 attendees, this year’s expanded program aims to highlight cutting-edge innovations while positioning Alberta as a global leader in life sciences. The event, supported by Alberta Partners […]
AWS Expands Support for Calgary Community with $175,000 in New Micro-Grants
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is continuing its commitment to making Calgary a better place to live by investing another $175,000 CAD through its 2024 AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund. This initiative provides micro-grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 to individuals, local community groups, schools, non-profits, and other organizations in the Calgary area. The goal is to help […]