Calgary’s ResVR announced today that they have completed a series of financings totalling $1.7 million, including $1.43 million in pre-seed and seed funding and $270,000 in non-dilutive capital. ResVR is a fast-growing proptech startup that enables homebuilders and developers to sell more upgrades through a visualization platform. The funding was led by Inverted Ventures and […]
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Calgary Entrepreneurs Make the Cut as Finalists in National Competition
EY Canada this week recognized more than 160 entrepreneurs as regional finalists in the organization’s Entrepreneur Of The Year 2024 program. Selected by an independent panel of judges, businesses from coast-to-coast have been recognized for their value creation, purpose-driven leadership, and the impact of their work on communities around them. Now celebrating its 30th year […]
Toyota Taps Rain Cage Carbon to Make Next-Gen Cars with ‘Revolutionary’ Materials
A Calgary company focused on carbon capture and reuse technology is poised to work with the world’s best-known consumer auto brand. Rain Cage Carbon unveiled this week a collaboration with Toyota Tsusho Canada, part of Japan’s Toyota Group. Under the agreement, Rain Cage Carbon will leverage its proprietary EDENTM Carbon Capture and Reuse System to […]
Carbon Upcycling Named Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has announced its cohort of 2024 Technology Pioneers. Just one Canadian startup was recognized and that company calls Calgary home – Carbon Upcycling. The select group of 100 leading tech startups are focused on applying new breakthroughs to develop clean energy solutions, healthcare innovation and progress in biotech, space, and neurotechnology. […]
Alberta Enterprise Invests in Third McRock Industrial Innovation Fund
Alberta Enterprise announced today that it has invested USD $10 million into McRock Capital Fund III to support the growth of early stage Alberta companies focused on digital transformation of industrial sectors. Alberta Enterprise (AEC) is joined in Fund III by institutional investors including Export Development Canada and industry leaders including Bell Ventures, CIBC Innovation Banking and AspenTech. […]
Future of Sport Lab Welcomes Calgary’s Scorched Ice to Incubator Program
The Future of Sport Lab (FSL) has announced the next nine Canadian sport tech startups have been accepted into its acclaimed incubator program. The companies come from a range of sectors including AI, athlete training, fan engagement, wearable technology and smart equipment, analytics and sports betting. The FSL is a collaborative lab for sport innovation […]
BioAro Unveils Breakthrough AI Genomic Analysis Software to Reduce Healthcare Wait Times
BioAro, an innovator in the fields of science, longevity and healthspan, announced the launch of its AI genomic analysis software at INVENTURES 2024 last week. The Calgary healthtech company’s software promises to significantly reduce healthcare wait times across Canada. BioAro has been focused on advancing precision health strategies to enhance healthspan and longevity. Its mission […]
Edmonton Office Named ‘Building of the Year’ by Energy Star Canada
Oil Country isn’t exactly known for its green-tech, but Alberta is quietly transitioning toward a cleaner economy. As clean-tech innovation gains steam throughout Alberta, businesses and buildings across the province are working to optimize energy efficiency. For example, regional upstarts like Eavor, Carbon Upcycling, and Summit Nanotech are developing tech-forward solutions to various critical issues. […]
Quantum City Challenge Crowns Champions at Inventures 2024
Alberta has emerged as a leader for quantum technology development, with a vibrant ecosystem of research institutions, startups, incubators and industry partners. Leading the way is the University of Calgary’s Quantum City, Alberta’s global quantum solutions hub. Quantum City’s mission is to establish quantum-focused fabrication infrastructure, new talent development programs and commercialization pathways to support […]
INVENTURES Names 2024 Startup Pitch Competition Winners
Thousands of dollars were on the line along with exposure to a global audience and tech investors for the 30 companies that hit the stage at the INVENTURES 2024 Startup Pitch Competition. The competition was divided into six competitions, each with a $10,000 prize and five finalists who pitched live on stage during the conference. […]