Founded in 2017, Calgary’s Eavor has developed a closed-loop geothermal system, known as the Eavor-Loop, which draws on Alberta’s deep reservoir of drilling expertise. For multiple years now, the Canadian cleantech innovator has been working on its first commercial-scale project, located in Germany, which this year garnered $138M in financial support from the federal government. […]
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Help Us Spot Calgary’s Next Breakout Startup
It’s that time of year again — and we need your help. In about a month, Calgary.tech will be publishing the 2026 edition of our 10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch list, and we’d love your suggestions. Whether you’re an angel investor, venture capitalist, founder, or just someone emotionally invested in the Calgary tech ecosystem, you’ve probably […]
Montreal’s Ateko Acquires Calgary’s SDK Tek to Further Unlock Power of Data and AI Tech
Montreal’s Ateko announced this week that it has acquired Calgary-based data engineering firm SDK Tek Services. The acquisition of SDK Tek by Ateko, a Bell subsidiary launched last year, supports Bell’s strategic priority to lead in enterprise with AI-powered solutions, according to a statement from the firms, and also “contributes to the development of a […]
Calgary AI Startup Builds the Missing Layer Between Daily Work and Career Growth
For many professionals, the hardest part of advancing their career isn’t doing the work — it’s remembering it. Performance reviews, promotion packs, and job searches still rely heavily on an employee’s ability to articulate their accomplishments. Yet even high performers routinely forget key wins or struggle to turn day-to-day tasks into clear, measurable impact. It’s […]
Calgary Launches AgSphere Hub With $2.75M OCIF Investment to Advance Agrifood Innovation
Calgary is making a fresh bid to cement its place as a national leader in agrifood innovation. The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) will invest up to $2.75 million over five years to support the launch of AgSphere, a new hub designed to connect Canada’s agricultural producers, startups, investors and partners under one coordinated ecosystem. […]
Calgary Teen Honoured by Intel for AI Tool Aiming to Prevent Impaired Driving
As holiday impaired-driving cases rise, a Calgary student’s AI project offers a glimpse of what youth innovation can deliver. Calgary student Aryan Sharma is earning international recognition for tackling one of Alberta’s most persistent public-safety challenges: impaired driving. The 15-year-old was recently named Canada’s sole honouree at Intel’s Global AI Festival, a worldwide program celebrating […]
Huumans and Zenbooks Collab to Empower Entrepreneurs in Canada with Fintech Tools
A Calgary-based financial operating system for small- and medium-sized businesses announced recently that it is working with a Canadian online accounting firm to empower entrepreneurs across the country with “real financial relief and tools that make their day-to-day easier.” Alberta’s Huumans revealed the integration with Ottawa’s Zenbooks, which provides modern bookkeeping, accounting, advisory, and compliance […]
DeepMarkit Shifts Strategy with Prospect Acquisition, Enters Prediction Markets
Calgary-based DeepMarkit has completed its acquisition of Prospect Prediction Markets, marking a major strategic shift for the company as it moves from its previous focus on blockchain-based carbon credits into the fast-growing world of digital prediction markets. The acquisition gives DeepMarkit immediate entry into the rapidly expanding sports prediction category through Prospect’s blockchain-powered, free-to-play platform. […]
Deep Sky Deploys Airbus Direct Air Capture Technology at Alberta Flagship Facility
Deep Sky is adding major lift to Canada’s carbon removal sector, announcing that it has deployed Direct Air Capture (DAC) technology from European aerospace giant Airbus at its flagship Deep Sky Alpha facility in Innisfail, Alberta. The newly installed Airbus DAC module can remove 250 tonnes of CO₂ per year and arrived on-site after just […]
This Calgary Startup is Rethinking Traditional House Framing with Fibreglass Innovation
A Canadian entrepreneur wants homebuilding to be simpler than assembling IKEA furniture. Clint Harrowing is the mastermind behind Fiber Frame, a Calgary-born upstart that is launching to build durable, energy-efficient buildings in unforgiving climates with minimal human labour. Fiber Frame utilizes fibreglass as its primary material, leveraging a from-scratch design that allows pieces to click […]