Absorb Software has marked 2024 as a milestone year, achieving record-breaking revenue growth and launching transformative innovations in learning technology. The Calgary-based company reinforced its status as the fastest-growing enterprise learning provider, expanding its international footprint and advancing its AI-powered capabilities. “We’ve had an outstanding year, marked by remarkable business growth and cutting-edge product innovations […]
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Nomination Deadline Approaches for Third Annual Alberta Cleantech Awards
The nomination deadline for the annual Cleantech Awards approaches. The 2025 Cleantech Awards are set to spotlight exceptional companies and individuals advancing innovation, economic leadership, and technology adoption across Canada’s cleantech sector. This year, there are regional awards for British Columbia, Alberta, and Atlantic Canada, with nominations open for each region through February 20th. For […]
YYC DataCon 2025 to Showcase Data-Driven Innovation in Calgary
The YYC Data Society has announced YYC DataCon 2025, Canada’s leading event for data innovation and growth, to be held from February 27 to March 1, 2025, at Calgary’s newly expanded BMO Centre. The conference is set to attract over 3,000 attendees with a lineup of international keynote speakers, including Harish Consul, Bob Remeika, and […]
Credivera Acquires Oliu from ATB to Bolster Verified Credentials Platform with ID Tech Stack
Credivera has agreed to acquire Oliu, a verification technology stack from the innovation arm of ATB Financial. Calgary’s Credivera gives employees and organizations increased control over how credentials are issued and stored. The Canadian company does so through the Credivera Exchange, which maintains up-to-date, verifiable credentials in a secure digital wallet. Oliu’s technology complements Credivera’s […]
Longbow Capital Secures $50M from Federal Government to Fuel Energy Transition Fund
Canada Growth Fund this month announced an official financial commitment to Longbow Capital. Longbow is a Calgary-based private equity investment manager with a decades-long track record of investing in energy, infrastructure, and technology. The company’s Longbow Energy Transition Fund II invests in businesses that are expected to benefit from the momentum behind North America’s energy […]
Edmonton, Calgary Firms Highlighted Among ‘Strong Lineup of Companies’ at CIX Startup Awards
This year’s recipients of the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars selected by North American investors, have been revealed. The CIX Selection Committee, comprising over 100 investors and experts, evaluated submissions based on six criteria: Business Model, Quality of Product and Service Offering, Innovation, Market Opportunity, Depth of Management, and D.E.I. of […]
Gary Vaynerchuk to Keynote Inventures 2025 in Calgary
Gary Vaynerchuk, a serial entrepreneur, six-time bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Inventures conference in Calgary. Known for building and scaling multiple businesses, including VaynerMedia and VeeFriends, Gary leverages digital innovation and bold strategies to drive success. His unparalleled insights into marketing, entrepreneurship, and […]
Calgary’s RetinaLogik Secures $1.1M, Gains Health Canada Approval
Calgary-based healthtech startup RetinaLogik has raised $1.1 million in convertible note financing and secured a Class II medical device licence from Health Canada, marking a major milestone for its innovative portable eye test product. The funding round, classified as an extension of RetinaLogik’s initial $783,000 pre-seed round last summer, was co-led by Spring Impact Capital […]
Alberta Touted as Prime Location for AI Data Centres and Development Opportunities
Alberta is positioning itself as Canada’s leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, actively courting investment in these energy-intensive facilities. The province’s abundant natural gas resources and existing infrastructure make it an attractive option for tech companies seeking reliable and cost-effective power sources. Cities and towns of all sizes in the province are getting […]
Freshly Funded Alberta Startups Among Those Innovating Foodtech in Canada: Report
The Canadian Food Innovation Network today released its inaugural “Foodtech in Canada Ecosystem Report.” The CFIN posits that the ecosystem report represents the most comprehensive overview of Canada’s foodtech ecosystem to date. The report leverages foodtech data intelligence from Forward Fooding, a global foodtech ecosystem platform, to provide a review of more than 300 Canadian […]