In August, Calgary.tech reported that, through the first half of 2024, the province of Alberta surpassed BC—for the first time—in terms of investment dollars attracted, drawing a total of $383 million across 41 deals. “The second quarter of 2024 continued the momentum we saw earlier in the year, with steady venture capital investment,” stated Kim […]
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E2E Energy Secures Patents for Breakthrough Geothermal Technology in Canada and U.S.
Calgary-based E2E Energy, a leader in innovative geothermal energy solutions, has announced the successful granting of patents for its Enhanced Geothermal Reservoir Recovery System (EGRRS) in both Canada and the United States. This milestone positions the company to make significant strides in advancing sustainable and scalable energy production, as global efforts intensify to meet the […]
Exro Technologies Reveals Record Revenue and Strategic Partnership Amid Challenges
Exro Technologies achieved record revenues last quarter, the Calgary clean-tech company reported this month, as it faces an emerging legal battle. Established in 2014, Alberta’s Exro develops modern technology for the electric vehicle sector. The publicly traded company’s technologies serve to bridge the performance-cost gap in e-mobility, as demonstrated by the Exro Coil Driver, as […]
Virtuo Releases Beta A.I. Assistant That Can Learn Everything About Your Exact House
Virtuo’s next-generation home management platform is designed to help builders, agents, and lenders deliver exceptional client experiences to homeowners in Canada. This week the Calgary-based company announced the beta release of its latest offering in the field, HomieAI. Virtuo’s HomieAI is the first generative artificial intelligence app trained specifically on individual homes, according to the […]
OraQ Secures $2.6M to Revolutionize Dental Care
Calgary-based healthtech startup OraQ has announced the successful closure of a $2.6 million seed funding round, led by AngelMD, an Alberta-based angel physician group. This investment aims to commercialize OraQ’s clinical decision support platform, which utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze dental and medical records, assisting dentists in assessing patient risk more effectively. Founded by […]
As Regulations Shift and Tighten, Verano.AI Seeks to Simplify Compliance in Canada
Compliance regulations are seldom simple—in fact, they might be more complicated than ever. A company based in Calgary possessing “deep knowledge of the many challenges and complexities with highly regulated industries” is developing products that automate regulatory compliance workflows through artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Verano.AI offers a suite of solutions to streamline the […]
ResVR, The Reporting Hub, and Moovez Win Big at Launch Party
Innovation Week YYC concluded with a bang on Thursday night as Platform Calgary hosted its highly anticipated Launch Party at the Big Four Roadhouse. Presented by Boast, the event celebrated the achievements of Calgary’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, showcasing 10 of the most promising startups from the past year. “This year’s featured startups are shining examples […]
ZayZoon Cultivates a ‘High-Performance Culture’ as Fintech Platform Grows Rapidly
ZayZoon this week announced a senior appointment to its executive suite as the Calgary-based earned wage access platform ranks among North America’s fastest-growing firms. Agata Zasada will now serve ZayZoon as Senior Vice President of People and Culture. Zasada was recently recognized as one of Canada’s Most Admired Chief People and Culture Officers for 2024 […]
ZayZoon, Verano, and Tacit Edge Among Winners at Start Alberta Tech Awards 2024
The Start Alberta Tech Awards have announced their annual recognition technological innovation and entrepreneurship within the province. The 7th annual Awards took place on November 20 at Studio Bell in Calgary, honouring individuals and organizations for their contributions to Alberta’s tech sector. Winners this year reflect Alberta’s diverse ecosystem, highlighting fintechs, medical innovators, and more. […]
HazTrack Wins Big at Startup TNT Summit X Finale
Last week’s Startup TNT Summit X Finale brought together six ambitious startups and 46 eager investors, all vying for the chance to secure over $150,000 in seed-stage funding. The big winner? Calgary-based HazTrack, which took home the coveted $150K investment prize. HazTrack is revolutionizing the industrial sector with its cutting-edge sensor technology. Its flagship product, […]