In an Albertan first, Exact Street, a leader in advanced 3D road construction and milling technology, has been selected to deploy its Exact Street 3D Milling System along a major road reconstruction project in Alberta. The project—located on Highway 12 between Range Road 41 and Range Road 23—marks the first time Alberta Transportation and Economic […]
Reimagining Housing: A Conversation with H.O.M.E AI Founder Sumer Singh
Calgary-based tech startup H.O.M.E | Housing Optimized for Modular Engineering is challenging the way homes are designed, approved, and built. By merging artificial intelligence, automation, and modular construction, the company aims to make housing creation as seamless and data-driven as product design. Founded by Sumer Singh, H.O.M.E AI was born out of frustration with the […]
Physician-Founded Ava Industries Named Company to Watch by Deloitte
Last week Calgary’s Ava Industries was named a Company-to-Watch on Deloitte’s 2025 Technology Fast 50 rankings. The physician-founded startup reported a two-year revenue growth rate of 364%, marking a milestone for one of Canada’s most innovative healthtech companies. Ava began in 2016 when two Calgary physicians — Dr. Mike Forseth and Dr. Matt Henschke — […]
Platform Calgary CEO Terry Rock to Depart, Jen Lussier Named Interim Successor
After spearheading Calgary’s tech renaissance for seven years, Terry Rock will step down as President and CEO of Platform Calgary on October 14th. Chief Operating Officer Jen Lussier will assume the role of interim CEO. Since joining Platform Calgary in 2018, Rock has played a pivotal role in shaping one of Canada’s most vibrant innovation […]
PrePad Wins Hart Energy Award for Digital Oilfield Innovation
Calgary-based energy tech innovator PrePad has been awarded the 2025 Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation in the Digital Oilfield category by Hart Energy. The award recognizes PrePad’s Completions Module, the first completions process simulator designed to help operators simulate and compare well decisions in seconds. “We’re honoured to receive this year’s Meritorious Award for Engineering […]
Calgary Startup CondoScan Helps Buyers Spot Hidden Risks
Condo buyers often fall in love with a unit—then discover, days before closing, a pet restriction, a looming special assessment, or a thin reserve fund. Calgary-based CondoScan wants those surprises to surface early. Founded by Ewan May and Nyle MacLeod, CondoScan delivers AI-assisted reviews of condominium documents—bylaws, financial statements, reserve fund studies—wrapped in a clear, […]
Calgary’s Bōde Secures AWS Support to Scale Real Estate Platform
Calgary proptech startup Bōde has announced new strategic support from AWS Startups, a division of Amazon Web Services, to accelerate its expansion across Canada and into international markets. Founded in 2019, Bōde is a digital real estate platform that enables homeowners to list, market, negotiate, and sell directly online—supported by transparent data, digital contracts, and […]
Ultimarii Secures $5.2M to Speed Canada’s Major Project Approvals
Calgary-based startup Ultimarii has secured $5.2 million to accelerate how major infrastructure projects get approved and built across Canada. Co-founded by technology entrepreneur Josh Malate, formerly of Athennian, and Doug Schweitzer, Alberta’s former Minister of Justice and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Ultimarii is tackling one of the country’s toughest challenges: the slow pace […]
Alberta’s Deep Sky Alpha Achieves North America’s First Direct Air Capture Sequestration
Innisfail, Alberta is now home to a groundbreaking milestone in climate technology. Deep Sky announced today that Deep Sky Alpha has officially begun operations, marking North America’s first-ever sequestration of carbon dioxide captured directly from the atmosphere. Built in just 12 months on a five-acre industrial site, the facility demonstrates how quickly large-scale climate infrastructure […]
Virtual Gurus Founder Bobbie Racette Hands CEO Role to Successor
Calgary-based Virtual Gurus has announced a leadership transition, with founder Bobbie Racette stepping down as chief executive officer. Elliot Schneier, who joined the firm as chief operating officer in 2024, will take over as CEO. Racette led Virtual Gurus for eight years, transforming it from a $300 kitchen-table concept into an award-winning talent marketplace connecting […]