Captus Generation announced this week that the firm is advancing plans to build carbon-neutral, gas-fired power generation facilities near Pincher Creek in southwest Alberta. The development will supply reliable electricity to Alberta’s grid and potentially support on-site power-consuming businesses such as data centres, according to a statement from Calgary’s Captus, a subsidiary of Canadian infrastructure […]
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OCIF invests in Platform Calgary’s National Bank Investor Hub
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) announced today it will provide up to $400,000 to Platform Calgary to support the National Bank Investor Hub to unlock capital for underrepresented founders. The National Bank Investor Hub helps broaden the city’s investor pool and creates more opportunities for Calgarians to build their companies. This investment, over 28 […]
Nanoprecise Launches ‘Energy Dashboard’ Tech to Enhance Remote Monitoring Toolkit
Remote condition monitoring is an emerging approach that allows operators to observe the health of equipment from any location. The process involves using sensors and other devices to collect data about equipment performance, which is then analyzed to identify potential issues before they can result in a breakdown. This technology is increasingly being used across […]
Calgary Tech Companies Earn Awards at Global Energy Show Canada
Global Energy Show Canada’s awards were announced at its annual event and a number of Alberta-based companies were recognized for outstanding achievements. The annual event focuses on technology, innovation, and sustainability in the energy industry. It took place at Calgary’s newly expanded BMO Centre in Stampede Park from June 11 to 13. The awards shine […]
Innovation Converts Bitumen Byproduct from Alberta’s Oil Sands into Carbon Fibres
Researchers at the University of British Columbia have innovated a method to transform asphaltene, a byproduct of bitumen processing, into carbon fibres. Bitumen from Alberta’s oil sands, typically restricted for use as fuel or asphalt, could now be transformed into more useful and valuable carbon nanofibres, say local experts working on the technology. UBC materials […]
Meet Seven Calgary Startups Heading to Toronto for Collision Next Week
One of the world’s largest tech conferences returns to Toronto next week. The venerable Collision, slated for June 17th through 20th at Enercare Centre, connects technology ecosystems across Canada with global opportunity through a week of events, sessions, and networking. But at its core, Collision is a startup conference and this year there are hundreds of […]
CreditApp Raises Capital to Scale Lending Technology Across Canada
A Calgary-based fintech firm modernizing credit in the automotive industry and beyond has secured a financing round. CreditApp has raised $2.7 million in a round led by Inovia Capital with participation from Polar Venture Partners and others, reports BetaKit, as the Alberta firm finds success since spinning out of parent company Quantifi Lending. CreditApp launched […]
Collision 2024: Spotlight on MHCombiotic
Collision will be bringing together tech companies, entrepreneurs, and world-class speakers in Toronto from June 17 to 20. Dubbed the “Olympics of Tech,” at its core Collision remains a conference for the freshest and brightest business ideas and this year there are outstanding companies from Alberta attending with Innovate Calgary’s support. Innovate Calgary helps bridge […]
Celebrating Five Years of Innovation: Google for Startups Accelerator’s Impact on Calgary Startups
Google for Startups Accelerator is celebrating their fifth anniversary of bringing together some of the best and brightest technology startups across Canada to help them scale, grow and thrive. During this time, the accelerator has worked with more than 100 Canadian startups across different industries from healthcare to energy, and farming to fintech and these […]
Collision 2024: Spotlight on O-Two Carbon
Collision will be bringing together tech companies, entrepreneurs, and world-class speakers in Toronto from June 17 to 20. Dubbed the “Olympics of Tech,” at its core Collision remains a conference for the freshest and brightest business ideas and this year there are outstanding companies from Alberta attending with Innovate Calgary’s support. Innovate Calgary helps bridge […]