Calgary-based PurposeMed has secured a growth investment led by True North Fund, with significant backing from BDC and Panache Ventures, as it continues its rapid expansion in digital healthcare. PurposeMed, recently ranked Canada’s second-fastest-growing tech company and seventh in North America, has been scaling its operations into the U.S. market. The company specializes in accessible […]
The51 Appoints Lauren Robinson as Fund Managing Partner to Drive Next Growth Phase
The51, a venture firm and financial platform dedicated to backing women-led innovation, has appointed Lauren Robinson as Fund Managing Partner to lead the next phase of its venture funds’ growth. Robinson will join General Partners Shelley Kuipers and Judy Fairburn, strengthening the leadership team as The51 scales its investment initiatives. With two decades of experience […]
MedEssist CEO Joella Almeida on Expanding Healthcare Access
Joella Almeida, co-founder and CEO of MedEssist, is transforming pharmacy care by bridging the gap between traditional pharmacies and walk-in clinics. With a background in payments and e-commerce, Almeida entered healthcare technology after recognizing inefficiencies in how pharmacies deliver care. MedEssist is pioneering pharmacy health clinics, enabling pharmacists to offer walk-in consultations, prescriptions, and preventative […]
New $3M Fund Targets Carbon Removal Startups Across Canada
Announced at Carbon Removal Canada’s (CRC) Carbon Removal Day 2025 in Ottawa, a new $3-million funding call from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is set to accelerate Canada’s carbon removal sector. While the initiative primarily targets B.C.-based startups, it has implications for Alberta’s growing cleantech industry. The funding call aims to […]
Blackline Safety Celebrates 20 Years With Innovation and $20K Donation
Blackline Safety, a global leader in safety technology, marked its 20th anniversary at its Calgary headquarters with a showcase of its cutting-edge innovations that are advancing Alberta’s high-tech manufacturing industry and redefining workplace safety worldwide. As part of the celebration, Blackline Safety CEO and Chair Cody Slater announced a $20,000 donation to Threads of Life, […]
Canadian Innovators: Your Climate Tech Breakthrough Could Win Big
If you’re developing a cutting-edge solution to combat climate change, this is your opportunity to gain recognition, funding, and industry connections. The Climate Tech Trailblazer Award, managed by Foresight Canada and brought to you by the Climate Solutions Prize Festival, is offering $300,000 in prizes to support groundbreaking Canadian climate tech innovations. This award is […]
Lufthansa Technik Establishes Western Canada HQ in Calgary
Calgary has landed a significant aerospace industry win as Lufthansa Technik (LHT) establishes its Western Canada headquarters at the city’s airport. The move marks a major step in positioning Calgary as a leading hub for aviation innovation, talent, and industry collaboration. The decision by LHT, a global leader in aircraft maintenance and repair, is expected […]
Absorb Software Reports Record Growth and AI Innovations in 2024
Absorb Software has marked 2024 as a milestone year, achieving record-breaking revenue growth and launching transformative innovations in learning technology. The Calgary-based company reinforced its status as the fastest-growing enterprise learning provider, expanding its international footprint and advancing its AI-powered capabilities. “We’ve had an outstanding year, marked by remarkable business growth and cutting-edge product innovations […]
Calgary’s RetinaLogik Secures $1.1M, Gains Health Canada Approval
Calgary-based healthtech startup RetinaLogik has raised $1.1 million in convertible note financing and secured a Class II medical device licence from Health Canada, marking a major milestone for its innovative portable eye test product. The funding round, classified as an extension of RetinaLogik’s initial $783,000 pre-seed round last summer, was co-led by Spring Impact Capital […]
Alberta Touted as Prime Location for AI Data Centres and Development Opportunities
Alberta is positioning itself as Canada’s leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, actively courting investment in these energy-intensive facilities. The province’s abundant natural gas resources and existing infrastructure make it an attractive option for tech companies seeking reliable and cost-effective power sources. Cities and towns of all sizes in the province are getting […]