As the Government of Alberta commits to realizing a net-zero economy by 2050, the electricity system has emerged as the linchpin for achieving this ambitious goal. It is the first domino in a sequence of systemic transformations poised to drive decarbonization across all sectors. Social innovation leader The Energy Futures Lab today released Leading the Charge: A Vision for Alberta’s Electricity […]
Upcoming Calgary Event to Underscore Advancement of Women in Canadian Tech
March 8th is International Women’s Day. The tradition of IWD began more than a century ago in 1911 and continues in 2024 as a “global movement focused on women’s advancement.” In support of the annual affair, local upstart Virtual Gurus intends to host an exclusive event at the organization’s headquarters in Calgary on March 5th. […]
Elevate Your Family’s Organization and Connectivity Just in Time for the Holidays
Just in time for holiday gifting, San Francisco’s Skylight has announced the availability of the Skylight Calendar in Canada. The interactive smart family calendar helps keep the whole household organized, with schedules, chore charts, meal planning, and customizable to-do lists all in one place. Starting at $399 CAD, the Skylight Calendar comes in a 15-inch touchscreen display and is […]
Rogers Expands Affordable 5G Access for Low-Income Canadians
Rogers Communications today announced the launch of a new program to make 5G wireless services more accessible to eligible low-income Canadians. The new Connected for Success 5G Mobile Plan with a no-cost 5G smartphone gives over 2.5 million Canadians a more affordable way to connect to 5G wireless services. Today’s announcement builds on Rogers commitment […]
Calgary Tech Entrepreneurs Recognized in Top 40 Under 40
They say the 25th consecutive year of something is its silver anniversary. For the Top 40 Under 40 project, it’s fitting, considering the shining accomplishments of all who have been named to Top 40 lists since the program began. This year’s Top 40 Under 40, presented by connectFirst Credit Union, the University of Calgary, and […]
CRIN Boosts Canadian Energy Innovation with $16.1 Million Funding
Today the Clean Resource Innovation Network (CRIN) announced the funding of nineteen additional high-impact projects, totalling $16.1 million in support. With this new commitment, CRIN continues to validate its role as a springboard for advancing Canadian energy innovation and competitiveness, while simultaneously improving the environmental performance of Canada’s oil and gas industry. These projects have […]
Alberta Innovates Directs Millions of Dollars Toward Local Agricultural Technology
We already know that Alberta is a province actively innovating the agriculture sector in Canada. But the province’s “innovation engine” believes there is even more potential to advance Canadian ag-tech. Agriculture innovators funded by Alberta Innovates are harnessing digital technologies to make farmers’ jobs easier, with lower input costs and a smaller environmental footprint. Eleven […]
Kathairos’ Methane Elimination Tech: A Game Changer for Remote Oil & Gas Wells
In less than 12 months of commercial operation, Calgary-based clean technology company Kathairos Solutions is reporting unprecedented adoption of its novel methane elimination system for remote oil and gas well sites. The uptake of Kathairos’ technology, and the 40,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions it has abated in its first year, equates to planting 660,000 trees […]
ATB Financial Launches Second $50 Million Private Equity Fund
ATB Private Equity, the private equity investment arm of ATB Financial, has announced the launch of a second $50 million private equity fund dedicated to making minority interest investments in key Alberta based small and mid-market enterprises. The new fund follows the success of ATB’s first fund created in 2016, and in total represents a […]
Platform Calgary and National Bank Partner to Create New Investment Opportunities for Calgary’s Tech Sector
National Bank of Canada and Platform Calgary have announced a new strategic partnership focused on improving the connections between investors and Calgary technology startups. National Bank is committing $380,000 over four years to establish the “National Bank Investor Hub” located at the Platform Innovation Centre. National Bank will also become a core partner of the […]