Gary Vaynerchuk, a serial entrepreneur, six-time bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Inventures conference in Calgary. Known for building and scaling multiple businesses, including VaynerMedia and VeeFriends, Gary leverages digital innovation and bold strategies to drive success. His unparalleled insights into marketing, entrepreneurship, and […]
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Calgary’s RetinaLogik Secures $1.1M, Gains Health Canada Approval
Calgary-based healthtech startup RetinaLogik has raised $1.1 million in convertible note financing and secured a Class II medical device licence from Health Canada, marking a major milestone for its innovative portable eye test product. The funding round, classified as an extension of RetinaLogik’s initial $783,000 pre-seed round last summer, was co-led by Spring Impact Capital […]
Alberta Touted as Prime Location for AI Data Centres and Development Opportunities
Alberta is positioning itself as Canada’s leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, actively courting investment in these energy-intensive facilities. The province’s abundant natural gas resources and existing infrastructure make it an attractive option for tech companies seeking reliable and cost-effective power sources. Cities and towns of all sizes in the province are getting […]
Freshly Funded Alberta Startups Among Those Innovating Foodtech in Canada: Report
The Canadian Food Innovation Network today released its inaugural “Foodtech in Canada Ecosystem Report.” The CFIN posits that the ecosystem report represents the most comprehensive overview of Canada’s foodtech ecosystem to date. The report leverages foodtech data intelligence from Forward Fooding, a global foodtech ecosystem platform, to provide a review of more than 300 Canadian […]
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 […]
Amid a ‘Broken System,’ Fintech Leaders in Alberta Advance ‘Bolder’ Vision for Canada
An army comprised of some of Canada’s biggest names in financial technology has launched a digital campaign encouraging the nation’s entrepreneurs to envision a “bolder, richer, freer country.” Lamenting the country’s current status as “stagnant” and “broken,” despite having world-class resources and talent, Build Canada is described as a platform of ideas for growth, innovation, […]
Bitdeer Acquires 101 MW Alberta Site for Bitcoin Mining Expansion
Bitdeer Technologies Group, a global leader in blockchain and high-performance computing, has completed the acquisition of a 101 MW site and gas-fired power project near Fox Creek, Alberta. The all-cash transaction, valued at $21.7 million, marks Bitdeer’s first venture in Canada and positions Alberta as a key player in the Bitcoin mining sector. The 19-acre […]
Healthcare Innovators in Alberta Attract Investment to Advance Medical Tech
Alberta has been attracting investment recently. The province garnered more venture capital than British Columbia for the first time. Alberta’s success that quarter was largely powered by energy technology company ClearSky Global, who provided a major boost to the province’s numbers thanks to a raise of more than $200M in June. That kind of capital […]
Meet UofC Alumni Driving Calgary’s Tech Scene at Tech Thursday
Join Tech Thursday this week for an engaging panel discussion, UofC Alumni in Tech, featuring University of Calgary graduates who have built successful tech companies in Calgary. Tech Thursday is a weekly event that brings together Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders to share insights, scale startups, and turn local talent into global impact. […]
Knead Tech Secures $800,000 to Scale Food Rescue Innovation
Calgary-based Knead Tech has raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding to expand its mission of reducing food waste and improving food access. The funding round, which values the startup at $3.5 million, will support product development, U.S. expansion, and new partnerships as the startup works to digitally transform the food rescue sector. Founded by CEO Lourdes […]