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 […]
Quickly Raises $10 Million Round Led by Thin Air Labs for Early Payment Platform
Calgary fintech Quickly has raised a $10 million seed financing round led by Thin Air Labs, with participation from Plug And Play, ATB Financial along with new and existing shareholders. Quickly is an Early Payment Platform (EPP) provider for small and mid-sized businesses and the debt and equity financing will support recruiting efforts, US expansion, and growth for […]
Five Companies That Are Hiring In Calgary Right Now
Last week LinkedIn published their 6th annual Top Startups list, a resource featuring 15 Canadian companies that are rising to the challenges of the moment and continuing to innovate and gain attention in 2024. The list included Albertan startups like innovative fintech Neo Financial and AI pioneer AltaML. While there is no doubt that these […]
Virtual Gurus Collaborates with Mastercard on World Elite Mastercard for Business
Calgary’s Virtual Gurus is collaborating with Mastercard as one of their newest partners on the World Elite Mastercard for Business. World Elite Mastercard for Business cardholders will receive a 20 per cent discount on the first three months of their subscription to Virtual Gurus, a talent marketplace that leverages proprietary technology to match organizations with […]
UCalgary Is the #1 Startup Creator for Third Year in a Row
According to the Association of University Technology Manager’s (AUTM) Canadian Licensing Activity Survey, the University of Calgary is the top startup creator out of 32 Canadian academic and non-profit research institutions for the third year in a row. The 2022 survey invited over 60 Canadian institutions, including universities and colleges, hospitals and research institutions, national laboratories, and third-party […]