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 […]
CoolIT’s Patrick McGinn on Alberta’s Data Centre Boom
As global demand for data centre capacity and sustainable technology solutions continues to surge, Alberta is emerging as a significant player in the high-tech space. At the forefront of this evolution is Calgary-based CoolIT Systems, a world leader in liquid cooling technology for data centres. In this interview, we speak with Patrick McGinn, Chief Operating […]
Summit Nanotech Secures $36.5M to Scale Sustainable Lithium Extraction
Summit Nanotech, a Calgary-based leader in sustainable lithium extraction, has raised $36.5 million to advance its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. The funding round was led by Evok Innovations and BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, with support from Xora Innovation, Capricorn Investment Group, Mitsui Kinzoku – SBI Material Innovation Fund, and LG Technology Ventures. The […]
Ascend Calgary: A New Hub for Youth Innovation and Creativity
A new youth-driven innovation hub is making waves in Calgary’s startup ecosystem. Ascend Calgary, launched by University of Calgary sophomore Sam Cruz, is providing a dedicated space where young people can collaborate, create, and showcase their projects—whether in startups, hardware, DJing, or storytelling. Cruz was soon joined by co-founder Seleem Badawy, who was inspired by […]
Calgary’s Knead Wins at SXSW Pitch for Tackling Food Waste
Calgary-based Knead Technologies has taken top honors in the AgTech & Food category at the 2025 SXSW Pitch competition in Austin, Texas. The company, which connects food waste with food reuse, impressed judges with its innovative approach to addressing global food insecurity. Knead Tech was one of 45 startups competing across nine categories in the […]
Calgary’s Cashew Secures Top Investment at Women Innovation Summit
Calgary-based Cashew emerged as the top-funded startup at DMZ’s Women Innovation Summit, securing $190,000 in investments from DMZ Ventures ($150,000) and The Firehood ($40,000). The AI-driven market research platform was one of four women-led startups awarded funding at the Toronto event, which saw a total of $535,000 invested in promising female entrepreneurs. Now in its […]
Promise Robotics Expands with New Calgary Facility to Boost Automated Homebuilding
Promise Robotics is set to expand its operations with a new 60,000-square-foot warehouse in Calgary, where it will deploy its advanced robotic production lines to accelerate home construction. Slated to begin operations in summer 2025, the facility will have the capacity to produce up to 1,000,000 square feet of housing annually—a significant step toward addressing […]
Calgary Startup Mode Emerges to Strengthen Cyber Resilience
As cyberattacks become more frequent and disruptive, Calgary’s Mode is stepping out of stealth mode with a platform designed to help businesses maintain operations during crises. The cybersecurity startup has spent the past two years refining its product-market fit and is now preparing for a full launch. Founded in 2022, Mode provides a secure communication […]