RetinaLogik, a Calgary-based health tech company, has successfully closed a $1.1 million funding round and secured Health Canada’s Class II medical device approval for its AI-powered virtual reality (VR) eye exam platform. The company’s VR-AI technology enables eye care professionals to conduct essential tests, such as visual field exams, with greater efficiency and accessibility. Its […]
E3 Lithium Turns Alberta Brine into Battery Power
Calgary’s E3 Lithium have successfully produced lithium metal batteries using Alberta brine, marking a major step toward localizing the lithium battery supply chain in Canada. The milestone was achieved as part of the companies’ ongoing Joint Development Agreement with Pure Lithium, which integrates E3 Lithium’s Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology with Pure Lithium’s proprietary Brine to […]
Inventures 2025 Seeks Breakthrough Innovations in Brain Health
With brain health emerging as one of the most urgent medical challenges of our time, Inventures 2025 has launched the Global Brain Health Challenge, a competition aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) developing groundbreaking solutions for cognitive health. From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injuries, millions worldwide are affected by […]
Innovate Calgary Launches Global Innovation Challenge to Improve Air Travel
Innovate Calgary’s Aerospace Innovation Hub, in partnership with The Calgary Airport Authority and WestJet, has launched the Soaring Higher Innovation Challenge, a global competition aimed at enhancing the air travel experience. The initiative invites startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to propose innovative solutions across booking, baggage handling, and other aspects of air travel. […]
Foresight Canada Launches Earth Tech: Adapt to Boost Alberta’s Climate Resilience
Foresight Canada has introduced Earth Tech: Adapt, a nine-month accelerator program aimed at expediting the development of climate adaptation technologies across sectors vital to Alberta, including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, energy, and water management. Alberta has been experiencing significant climate-related challenges. The province has faced severe droughts impacting agricultural productivity, as well as devastating wildfires that […]
PurposeMed Secures Growth Investment to Expand Digital Health Services
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, […]