Calgary-based Litus, a critical mineral and battery metal company, has announced a major breakthrough in sustainable lithium extraction following pilot results from its Litus LiNC unit deployed in Texas. After processing thousands of liters of brine, the pilot achieved over 98% sustained lithium removal with exceptional material stability—marking what Litus calls a clear signal that […]
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Alberta Shines Bright in 2025 Foresight 50
Canadian cleantech is rapidly reaching market maturity, with many market-ready solutions now deploying, becoming profitable, and solving real-world challenges for industry leaders across the country. Last night in Calgary, the energy was electric as Foresight Canada, the nation’s largest cleantech accelerator, revealed its 2025 Foresight 50 — a list celebrating the country’s most investible clean […]
Health, AI, and Accessibility Take Centre Stage at Calgary’s 2025 Launch Party
Calgary Innovation Week kicked off with a packed house at Platform Calgary as this year’s Launch Party Top 10 showcase opened the week’s program. Presented by Alberta Innovates, the event remains one of Calgary’s most anticipated gatherings for early-stage startups, shining a spotlight on the city’s most promising emerging companies. Each year, Launch Party highlights […]
Fixing Alberta’s Bumpy Roads with 3D Precision
In an Albertan first, Exact Street, a leader in advanced 3D road construction and milling technology, has been selected to deploy its Exact Street 3D Milling System along a major road reconstruction project in Alberta. The project—located on Highway 12 between Range Road 41 and Range Road 23—marks the first time Alberta Transportation and Economic […]
GeologicAI Technology to Power Critical Mineral Discovery at Arizona Copper Site
In July, Calgary.tech reported that local upstart GeologicAI secured $60 million in Series B funding in a round led by Blue Earth Capital to scale its AI-powered mineral exploration platform globally. GeologicAI’s platform uses high-resolution sensors and advanced machine learning to scan and analyze drill core in real time. By delivering faster, more accurate geological […]
Blackline Widens Footprint in Europe While Launching New Hub in United Arab Emirates
Blackline Safety announced this week that it plans to expand internationally with the opening of multiple new offices overseas. Building on already-established hubs in the U.K. and France, the Calgary-based provider of connected safety technology for rugged work environments unveiled plans to open offices in Germany and the United Arab Emirates. “We’re excited to bring […]
Calgary’s Cashew Wins Best Enterprise Company at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025
Calgary-based market research startup Cashew has been named Best Enterprise Company at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025, one of the world’s most influential startup conferences. Co-founded by Addy Graves and Rose Wong, Cashew is reimagining how brands gather consumer insights — building a faster, more inclusive, and more accessible model for market research. The company’s platform enables […]
Tech Fest at UCalgary Connects Students with Calgary’s Growing Tech Scene
Innovation Week is upon us — and while Platform Calgary remains the central hub, the innovation pulse can be felt across the entire city. Calgary’s tech sector is booming, and this year’s Innovation Week captures that momentum with a full lineup of events, panels, and showcases celebrating the people, startups, scaleups, and technologies shaping the […]
Tech Talent Shines in Calgary’s Top 40 Under 40 Class of 2025
This year’s Top 40 Under 40 list, curated by Avenue magazine, reflects the growth, ambition, and diversity of ideas that continue to make Calgary a world-class city for innovation. The class of 2025 features entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors driving the city’s fast-growing tech sector – an industry that continues to strengthen Calgary’s reputation as a […]
CDL-Rockies Marks Ninth Cohort Year with Week-Long Celebration of Innovation
Calgary’s innovation community will take centre stage next week as Creative Destruction Lab Rockies (CDL-Rockies) celebrates its ninth cohort year with a week-long series of events connecting global entrepreneurs, scientists, investors, and business leaders. Running from November 3 to 7, CDL Week will feature five high-impact sessions designed to foster collaboration across industries and accelerate […]