Brett Colvin, co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, knows exactly what it means to go all in. During his keynote speech at this week’s Startup Canada Tour in Calgary, Colvin shared the raw and revealing story behind his leap from corporate law to startup life – a journey marked by grief, grit, and unwavering belief. Colvin […]
Edmonton’s IronSight Acquired by Kabal to Launch First Integrated Energy Logistics Platform
Edmonton-based IronSight, a rising leader in digital field logistics, has been acquired by global energy logistics giant Kabal. The deal marks a major step toward unifying onshore and offshore operations for energy companies worldwide. No financial details were disclosed. Announced today, the acquisition combines IronSight’s agile, user-friendly platform for onshore logistics with Kabal’s established offshore […]
Two Calgary Startups Secure Funding in Women-Led Climate Tech Push
Two Calgary-based companies are among five women-led ventures selected for a $2.46 million investment by the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE), part of a national effort to scale breakthrough technologies that address industrial decarbonization. Ayrton Energy and EnviCore, both headquartered in Calgary, were chosen from a pool of 58 applicants through CICE’s […]
Tech Thursday Expands to Ottawa and Edmonton, Uniting Canada’s Innovation Communities
After years of dominating Calgary’s tech event landscape, Tech Thursday—the grassroots event series that has become a cornerstone of Canada’s innovation community—is growing once again. The weekly meetup, already a staple in Calgary and Winnipeg, is launching new chapters in Ottawa on May 1st and Edmonton on May 8th, expanding its footprint to four Canadian […]
From PropTech to Fintech: How Propra Is Automating Real Estate Property Management Accounting
Calgary-based startup Propra is undergoing a quiet transformation that reflects a broader trend in Canadian tech: the convergence of proptech and fintech. Originally launched in 2021 as a platform for managing property operations (i.e. inspections, maintenance, tenant communications), Propra is now firmly positioning itself as a financial technology company. “We realized that unless you can […]
Platform Calgary Powers $323M Tech Surge in 2024
Calgary’s transformation into a global tech contender continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with Platform Calgary playing a central role. According to the organization’s newly released Impact Report, startups connected to Platform Calgary raised a record-breaking $323 million last year, contributing to more than $1 billion in capital raised since 2018. Positioned as the city’s […]
Edmonton’s NiaHealth Launches Public Beta to Redefine Preventative Care
After completing nearly 100,000 biomarker tests in stealth, Edmonton-based healthtech startup NiaHealth has launched its public beta—bringing its AI-powered preventative health platform into the national spotlight. Backed by $2.5 million in pre-seed funding led by Vancouver’s Version One Ventures, the company is projecting tenfold growth by the end of the year. NiaHealth is positioning itself […]
Helcim Speeds Up Merchant Payouts with Faster Deposits
Calgary’s own Helcim has announced the rollout of “Faster Deposits,” a new feature aimed at accelerating cash flow for small and mid-sized businesses across North America — at no extra cost. Designed to eliminate the traditional 1-3 day wait time for credit card payments to settle, Faster Deposits leverages real-time payment networks including Interac Instant in Canada, […]
Calgary’s PrePad Secures $3.9 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Drilling and Completions Software
PrePad, a Calgary-based tech innovator, has raised $3.9 million in seed funding to expand its cloud-based software solutions for drilling and completions. The company has been named one of Calgary.tech’s startups to watch this year. PrePad’s platform optimizes capital lifecycle management and execution strategies, providing a transformative approach for the energy sector. This new funding […]
Calgary Launches Bold Innovation Strategy to Drive $28 Billion in Economic Growth
In an ambitious push to future-proof its economy amid growing global trade disruptions and geopolitical volatility, Calgary Economic Development has unveiled a sweeping innovation strategy aimed at positioning the city as the innovation capital of Canada. Announced at the 2025 Report to the Community event, the new strategy lays out a roadmap for Calgary to […]