Calgary-based startup WaitWell is transforming the way people wait in line. By enabling customers to join queues through a mobile device or on-site kiosk—and receive real-time text notifications about their wait time—WaitWell is modernizing service delivery and streamlining operations for organizations. The company was recently selected by the state of Nevada to reduce lineups at […]
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UK’s Osney Capital Launches New Fund, Helping Cybersecurity Startups Jump Across the Pond
Osney Capital has closed its first venture capital fund with more than $92 million to invest in early-stage cybersecurity startups across the United Kingdom and Canada. As reported by BetaKit, the UK-based firm is planning on setting up shop in Calgary to support its cross-border ambitions. The new Calgary office will be led by partner […]
Pizza Hut and Startup Canada Launch Entrepreneur Grants in Calgary
Calgary will host the national kickoff of the 2025 Startup Canada Tour on April 29th, launching a new three-year partnership between Pizza Hut Canada and Startup Canada aimed at empowering the country’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Through Pizza Hut’s Equal Slice Program, the company will co-present the tour and invest $300,000 in cash grants, alongside […]
AgeCare and Platform Calgary Partner to Advance Innovation in Senior Living
AgeCare, a leader in Canada’s continuing care industry, has teamed up with Platform Calgary to drive innovation in the growing AgeTech sector. The new partnership aims to foster innovation in aging tech, health, and senior living by connecting tech startups with industry leaders, policymakers, and healthcare providers. Through events, ecosystem development, and strategic partnerships, the […]
Battery Recycling in Alberta Just Got Easier with Launch of Province-wide Platform
As electrified technologies take over, one problem does arise: the prevalence of dead batteries and how to dispose of them in a way that doesn’t negatively impact the environment. Seeking to further contribute to Canada’s circular economy, a North American battery collection and recycling organization this month announced the launch of its “Recycle Your Batteries, […]
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 […]
Science Says Chronic Stress Is Bad for Business. Here’s Why.
Are You Stuck in Your Amygdala Brain? As an entrepreneur, chronic stress can become your norm. Here’s why this is a problem. When stress takes over, your prefrontal cortex—the part of your brain responsible for strategic thinking, planning, and creativity—shuts down. Meanwhile, your amygdala goes into overdrive, putting you in survival mode. This hijacks your […]
Alberta’s Women Entrepreneurs Raised $116M in 2024
Female entrepreneurs in Alberta helped garner $116 million in capital for their companies through 2024. Calgary.tech has covered the vast majority of their origin stories in the past. Honouring March’s International Women’s Day, Start Alberta used its Deal Flow data platform to segment fundraising in 2024 to reveal that women founders and co-founders captured $116 million across […]
Blackline Safety Sees 175% Surge in Fire and Hazmat Adoption
As risks to frontline emergency responders grow, Canadian safety technology leader Blackline Safety has reported a record 175% increase in fire and hazmat customers over the past year — marking a new high in adoption of its connected safety solutions. The number of fire and hazmat teams using Blackline’s cloud-connected personal and area monitors jumped […]
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 […]