Calgary-based Innova Cleantech has secured seed funding to accelerate its pioneering work in sustainable graphite and hydrogen production. The investment, led by Weave VC and supported by prominent super angels from the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), is set to propel Innova’s methane pyrolysis technology towards commercialization. Innova’s innovative approach addresses a pressing global challenge: the […]
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Blackline Safety Secures $1.6M Deal with Total Safety for Advanced Gas Monitors
Calgary-based Blackline Safety has announced a $1.6 million agreement with Total Safety, a leading provider of integrated industrial safety solutions. The deal involves the purchase of over 100 of Blackline’s next-generation EXO 8 portable area monitors, which will become part of Total Safety’s rental fleet. The EXO 8 devices will be deployed during critical industrial […]
The Founder Mindset Podcast: Live Finale Panel
Calgary’s Leah Sarich is set to wrap up Season 2 of The Founder Mindset podcast in style—with a Live Panel on Entrepreneurship Growth at Platform Calgary on January 21st. Launched last year by hometown venture capital firm Thin Air Labs, The Founder Mindset has spotlighted the incredible stories of founders driving Calgary’s emergence as a […]
Calgary Company Seeks to Innovate Home Heating in Canada with Hydrogen Tech
Comprising roughly three-quarters of the universe’s baryonic mass, the most abundant element in the universe can provide energy without releasing carbon dioxide—granting hydrogen the potential to be a potent source of clean fuel. For this reason, companies across Canada are working on solutions in the hydrogen space—especially in Alberta. In spite of Premier Danielle Smith’s […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2025
Calgary’s tech ecosystem is poised for remarkable growth in 2025, building on its recent recognition among the world’s top 50 emerging startup ecosystems. The city’s tech job market has expanded by over 78% in the past five years, outpacing other Canadian cities and establishing Calgary as a significant player in North America’s innovation landscape. This […]
Inventures 2025 to Shape the Future of Innovation in Calgary
Calgary will host some of the brightest minds in innovation this May as Inventures 2025 takes over the newly opened BMO Centre at Stampede Park. Over three transformative days, this premier global conference promises to redefine the future by uniting visionaries, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from around the world. The event offers a dynamic […]
Ambitious Alberta Blazes Clean-Tech Trail in 2024
Alberta has long been recognized for its significant involvement in the fossil fuel sector, famous for its vast oil sands. Increasingly, the province is also a hotbed for innovation in clean energy, especially hydrogen, as well as wind and solar. This year alone saw many local upstarts advance tech, commercialize product, win awards, and raise […]
Carbon Upcycling Wins Major Recognition in Build Better Innovation Challenge
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has been named one of six winners of the prestigious Build Better Innovation Challenge, a program spearheaded by non-profit climate technology investor Elemental Impact. The challenge, supported by global partners Microsoft, Capgemini, and Bouygues, aims to accelerate the adoption of innovative construction materials and processes that reduce emissions and promote sustainability in […]
Edmonton’s Carbeeza Wants to Simplify the Process of Buying Cars in Canada with Help of A.I.
Targeting the automotive marketplace sector, Carbeeza is leveraging artificial intelligence to accurately predict optimal financing scenarios for consumers, allowing them to anonymously browse vehicles they can afford. The Edmonton-born startup “brings the process of buying a car right to the phone,” claiming its platform is “highly beneficial to both consumers and auto dealers.” Trading publicly […]
Residents Return Home After Fatal Gas Explosion, Thanks to Calgary Tech Firm
Nearly two months after a gas leak-induced explosion devastated the community of Cleat Hill, Bedford, UK, some residents are finally returning home. The October 19th blast claimed two lives and forced the evacuation of 50 households, leaving the area on high alert. However, a groundbreaking innovation from Calgary-based Blackline Safety is now offering peace of […]