Thousands of dollars are on the line along with exposure to a global audience and technology investors for 30 companies that have made the final cut for the Inventures Startup Pitch Competition. Inventures 2024 is fast approaching, and a select group of companies have been identified as the finalists for this year’s pitch competition. There […]
HEMPALTA Going Global with Acquired Stake in Hemp Carbon Credit Platform
Newly public AgTech startup HEMPALTA (TSXV:HEMP) has acquired a controlling interest in UK-based Hemp Carbon Standard (HCS). The $2.2 million stake in the leading carbon platform for industrial hemp farming is a vital element to HEMPALTA’s growth strategy. HCS focuses on harnessing the natural carbon sequestration properties of industrial hemp to address climate change. Its […]
Eavor Partners with the Government to Launch the Alberta Drilling Accelerator
Calgary’s Eavor was joined today by Rebecca Schulz, the Minister of Environment & Protected Areas, the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, the Rural Municipalities Association, and Brazeau County to commence the planning and development of the Alberta Drilling Accelerator. Led by the Government of Alberta, Eavor, and other stakeholders, the […]
Showpass Unveils Innovative 30,000-Square-Foot Tech Hub in Calgary
Calgary’s Showpass has unveiled a spectacular office facility that rivals the innovation hubs of the largest tech giants. Showpass has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a University of Calgary graduate’s basement. Today, with over 100 dedicated team members, the new 30,000-square-foot HQ was imperative to meet the demands of the growing […]
Carbon Upcycling Working with BURNCO to Install Low-Carbon Concrete in Calgary
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has announced its initial 2024 delivery of 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products as part of a ground-breaking initiative to deploy low-carbon concrete in the City of Calgary. Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. BURNCO is a long-time Calgary-based […]
Calgary Embraces Diverse Future with ‘Blue Sky City’ Brand
In a significant branding overhaul, Calgary Economic Development revealed its “Blue Sky City” initiative during the 2024 Report to the Community. This fresh identity symbolizes Calgary’s commitment to innovation, merging diverse cultures, ideas, and peoples under one visionary outlook. The rebranding effort, which involved 129 organizations across 26 sectors, reflects extensive community feedback calling for […]
Oliu and thirdstream Partner to Boost Digital ID Verification in Canadian Financial Institutions
ATB Ventures, the research and innovation arm of ATB Financial, has announced a strategic partnership between Oliu, its state-of-the-art layered ID verification platform and thirdstream. Thirdstream is a provider of deposit account opening and retail lending solutions for financial institutions. The partnership will see thirdstream offer Oliu’s digital ID verification services to its extensive network […]
BigGeo Shines in 2024 Snowflake Startup Challenge: Pioneering Geospatial Innovation on a Global Stage
In 2020, data cloud leader Snowflake announced a new global competition to recognize the work of early-stage startups building their apps — and their businesses — on Snowflake, offering up to $250,000 in investment as the top prize. Four years later, the Snowflake Startup Challenge has grown into a premiere showcase for emerging startups, garnering […]
Turo Expands Airport Transportation Options at Calgary International Airport
Peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace Turo has partnered with Calgary International Airport (YYC) to provide designated vehicle exchange locations for Turo guests to conveniently access their car upon arrival. In Calgary, Turo hosts can park their vehicles in the overheight public parking lot, the economy parking lot, or parkades P1 and P2, allowing guests to check […]
Calgary’s WaitWell To Modernize Queueing and Appointments at Nevada’s DMV
Calgary-based SaaS startup WaitWell is set to launch their queue management software platform at Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) offices across the state of Nevada this month. Named one of 10 homegrown Calgary startups to watch in 2024, WaitWell digitizes service delivery by allowing people to join a line using their mobile device or an […]