Calgary-based Cashew emerged as the top-funded startup at DMZ’s Women Innovation Summit, securing $190,000 in investments from DMZ Ventures ($150,000) and The Firehood ($40,000). The AI-driven market research platform was one of four women-led startups awarded funding at the Toronto event, which saw a total of $535,000 invested in promising female entrepreneurs. Now in its […]
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Foresight Canada Launches Earth Tech: Adapt to Boost Alberta’s Climate Resilience
Foresight Canada has introduced Earth Tech: Adapt, a nine-month accelerator program aimed at expediting the development of climate adaptation technologies across sectors vital to Alberta, including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, energy, and water management. Alberta has been experiencing significant climate-related challenges. The province has faced severe droughts impacting agricultural productivity, as well as devastating wildfires that […]
As Richard Sutton Wins Major Award, the Machine Learning Pioneer Shares Doubts About Today’s AI
A Canadian pioneer in advancing artificial intelligence has earned prestigious accolades. The Association for Computing Machinery this week named Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton as the recipients of the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award for developing the conceptual and algorithmic foundations of reinforcement learning. In a series of papers beginning in the 1980s, Barto and […]
PurposeMed Secures Growth Investment to Expand Digital Health Services
Calgary-based PurposeMed has secured a growth investment led by True North Fund, with significant backing from BDC and Panache Ventures, as it continues its rapid expansion in digital healthcare. PurposeMed, recently ranked Canada’s second-fastest-growing tech company and seventh in North America, has been scaling its operations into the U.S. market. The company specializes in accessible […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]
The51 Appoints Lauren Robinson as Fund Managing Partner to Drive Next Growth Phase
The51, a venture firm and financial platform dedicated to backing women-led innovation, has appointed Lauren Robinson as Fund Managing Partner to lead the next phase of its venture funds’ growth. Robinson will join General Partners Shelley Kuipers and Judy Fairburn, strengthening the leadership team as The51 scales its investment initiatives. With two decades of experience […]
MedEssist CEO Joella Almeida on Expanding Healthcare Access
Joella Almeida, co-founder and CEO of MedEssist, is transforming pharmacy care by bridging the gap between traditional pharmacies and walk-in clinics. With a background in payments and e-commerce, Almeida entered healthcare technology after recognizing inefficiencies in how pharmacies deliver care. MedEssist is pioneering pharmacy health clinics, enabling pharmacists to offer walk-in consultations, prescriptions, and preventative […]
Social Innovation Hub to Release Report at ‘Pivotal Moment’ in Growth of Calgary Startup Ecosystem
Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub announced this week that it is preparing to release a report on the region’s startup ecosystem later this month. The SIH believes Calgary “is at a pivotal moment in its growth,” and that the city must “make data-driven, steadfast decisions to unlock a prosperous future for everyone.” As Calgary’s startup […]
Edmonton Startup 2S Recognized for Innovation in Water Management Tech
What if you could receive critical data on important water quality metrics in real-time? For municipalities and mining operators, that kind of tech could prove a major advantage. In the mining industry, for example, operations often face significant challenges with water quality due to metal leakage and contamination, which can lead to environmental violations and […]
New $3M Fund Targets Carbon Removal Startups Across Canada
Announced at Carbon Removal Canada’s (CRC) Carbon Removal Day 2025 in Ottawa, a new $3-million funding call from the B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy (CICE) is set to accelerate Canada’s carbon removal sector. While the initiative primarily targets B.C.-based startups, it has implications for Alberta’s growing cleantech industry. The funding call aims to […]