A U.S. jury ruling that found Ticketmaster and Live Nation to be operating as an illegal monopoly is sending shockwaves through the global live events industry, and could create a rare opening for competitors on both sides of the border. For decades, Ticketmaster’s dominance in ticketing and Live Nation’s control of venues and promotion have […]
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Flora Secures Seed Capital to Rethink Fertility Insurance in North America
Flora Fertility this month closed a seed round to help fuel the company’s mission to expand access to reproductive care across North America. The Calgary-born fertility insurance platform raised US$5 million from a long list of investors including ManchesterStory, Slauson & Co., TruStage Ventures, BDC Capital, Marathon Fund, Adara Venture Capital, and undisclosed angels. The […]
Tech Stampede Social Returns to Calgary
Calgary’s tech community is gearing up to once again take centre stage during Stampede season with the return of the Tech Stampede Social, set for July 9 at National Saloon. Hosted by Platform Calgary, the event aims to bring together founders, builders, investors, and ecosystem partners for an evening of networking, celebration, and community-building in […]
Alberta Launches Cybercrime Task Force to Combat AI-Powered Scams Across Province
Cybercriminals represent a “serious and ongoing public risk” to Albertans, the provincial government recently warned. Specifically, there is concern around cybercriminals “targeting families, seniors, and businesses across Alberta for financial exploitation.” In response, the province is launching a specialized Cybercrime Task Force in order to address the growing problem of extortion and digital fraud targeting […]
Alberta Enterprise Corporation Backs Mistral’s AI-Focused Fund
Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) is doubling down on enterprise AI, announcing a $7.5 million investment into Mistral Venture Partners’ fifth fund, a vehicle dedicated to backing companies building across the enterprise AI stack. The fund will target opportunities spanning infrastructure through to applications, reflecting growing demand for AI-driven solutions across business operations. Mistral has already […]
Canlin Energy Integrates Alberta-Made Technology to Boost Agriculture in Canada
Two Calgary companies are collaborating to develop Alberta’s first commercial micronized sulphur manufacturing facility. Sultech Global Innovation this week announced a strategic partnership with Canlin Energy Corporation to develop the facility at Canlin’s Wildcat Hills Gas Plant west of Calgary. Construction is already underway, according to a statement from the firms, with commissioning targeted for […]
New Playbook Aims to Unlock Potential of Social Innovation at Universities in Canada
Universities hold “significant potential” as catalysts and contributors to solutions that address complex social challenges. This is the stance of Innovate Calgary, which recently launched a “playbook” on this topic. “We are proud to introduce the Unlocking Universities for Social Innovation Playbook, a resource designed to help post-secondary institutions strengthen their capacity to support social […]
TechJutsu Debuts Browser-Based Identity Verification Tool
Calgary-based TechJutsu is tackling one of the weakest links in enterprise security: identity verification during support calls. The company today announced the launch of its Caller Verify Universal Connector, a browser extension that enables organizations to trigger multi-factor authentication (MFA) inside any web application without requiring native integrations. Designed for Chrome and Edge, the tool […]
Calgary Delegation Heads to Web Summit Vancouver
Calgary Economic Development is set to showcase the city’s growing innovation ecosystem on a global stage, sending a cohort of local companies to Web Summit Vancouver, taking place May 11 to 14. The delegation highlights the breadth of Calgary’s tech sector, spanning fintech, AI, digital services, and emerging platforms. Participating companies include Propra, Impact Applications, […]
AI Billing Platform Targets Missed Physician Revenue
A health technology startup based out of Calgary this month unveiled new billing software designed for Alberta physicians. The software product, powered by artificial intelligence technology, aims to enhance billing accuracy, automate compliance with provincial rules, and increase revenue capture—all while reducing administrative burden. RevNote AI says the flagship tool is tailored to the specific […]