Second Century Ventures, the strategic investment arm of the National Association of Realtors®, today announced seven companies selected for its 2024 REACH Canada program. The seven startups operate within a diverse range of market segments and specializations, from empowering agents and brokers through productivity and efficiency solutions, to resources that help real estate businesses combat […]
HEMPALTA Selected to Calgary’s Launch Party Top 10 Startup List
HEMPALTA has been selected as one of the Top 10 Startups to be showcased at Calgary’s 2023 Launch Party on November 23. HEMPALTA is an agricultural technology company focused on harnessing the immense potential of industrial hemp that has also found itself on Calgary.tech’s 2023 watchlist of companies. The Launch Party will wrap up this […]
Canada Growth Fund Invests $90M Into Calgary’s Eavor Technologies
Calgary’s Eavor (pronounced “Ever”) is receiving $90 million from the federal government to help it scale its geothermal closed-loop technology at a commercial level. Eavor has developed an innovative technology solution to produce clean, reliable baseload heat and power using a proprietary closed loop geothermal system called Eavor-Loop™. Deputy Prime Minister and federal Finance Minister Chrystia […]
Calgary’s Largest Startup-focused Showcase Announces Top 10 Startups of 2023
As the signature event of Innovation Week, Launch Party is the largest startup-focused showcase of the year and spotlights some of Calgary’s most promising startups. From digital pharmacy solutions to cannabis data analytics and automotive intelligence software, 10 Calgary startups are poised to make their mark in the global innovation community. This year’s Launch Party will be the 14th […]
Helcim Partners With MedEssist To Support Pharmacies Across North America
Calgary’s Helcim is partnering with MedEssist to support the growth and success of independent pharmacies across Canada and North America. Emerging from Alberta’s thriving tech ecosystem, MedEssist and Helcim are both alumni of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. MedEssist offers community pharmacies world-class clinical solutions, business tools and an amazing support team to help build […]
Two Tech Companies Celebrated at Calgary Small Business Awards
To cap off Small Business Week 2023, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2023 Calgary Small Business Awards. With over 150 nominations, each of the eight award categories highlights a different theme that embodies what it means to be a small business. These awards showcase the best of the best […]
The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit Lands in Calgary Next Week
The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit lands in Calgary next week. The inaugural, one-day summit on October 23rd promises to shine a light on the most important topics, trends, and tools for businesses in 2024, with business leaders sharing practical advice on conquering timely business challenges and offering step-by-step actions business leaders can use immediately. Bet on […]
CoolIT, Jobber, Neo, and WaitWell Honored at 2023 Start Alberta Tech Awards
The 6th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards took place in Edmonton on October 11th. The awards recognize 12 individuals and organizations for their success and contributions to Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, and for making a significant impact in the province’s tech sector. Calgary’s WaitWell was recognized as the A100 One to Watch. This award recognizes one […]
AgTech Startup HEMPALTA Going Public to Grow Its Brand
Calgary’s Trail Blazing Ventures (TSXV: BLAZ.P), a capital pool company, has filed the paperwork to acquire HEMPALTA in a non-arm’s length transaction. Capital pool companies can be useful to a startup to go public without committing to a lengthy IPO process. HEMPALTA has been on Calgary.tech’s 2023 watchlist of companies and Foresight Canada’s list of […]
Fillip Raises $5 Million Seed Round Led by Staircase Ventures
Calgary fintech startup Fillip has closed its $5 million seed round led by Toronto-based Staircase Ventures. Founded in 2018 by former CDL-Rockies’ site lead Alice Reimer, Fillip calls itself the first digital payment platform built for business fleets. Fillip was named one of 10 homegrown Calgary startups to watch in 2023 after winning the top prize […]