Graphite Ventures, in partnership with CIBC Innovation, is set to host an exclusive event for founders of B2B software startups in Calgary on November 7, 2024. The event will cater to early-stage startups, ranging from pre-seed to seed stages, offering founders the opportunity to connect with one of Canada’s most active venture capital firms. With […]
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BigGeo Banks on ‘Immense Potential’ of Geospatial Data with Specialized Tech
BigGeo has big ideas for geospatial data. The Calgary-based firm is leveraging the latest technologies, such as artificial intelligence, to “set the global standard for geospatial solutions” across a range of sectors. BigGeo’s goal is to make it faster and more efficient for users to handle large amounts of location-based data. The company achieves this […]
eStruxture Commits $750 Million to Build Alberta’s Largest Data Center Amid Rising AI Demand
eStruxture, Canada’s leading AI and hyperscale-ready data center provider, is making a landmark $750 million investment in Alberta with the full build of CAL-3, the province’s largest and most advanced data center. Located north of Calgary in Rocky View County, CAL-3 is set to launch in the fall of 2026, aiming to address the region’s […]
A.I. and Agtech Win in Red Deer at Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024
Innovate Calgary announced the winners of the recent Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024. The Rural Founders Pitch Competition is designed to support entrepreneurs outside of Alberta’s tech hubs with resources, coaching, and a platform to showcase their innovations. The Competition, held on October 17th at the Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre in […]
Modine Expands Global Manufacturing with New Calgary Facility to Meet Growing Data Centre Demand
Following the acquisition of Calgary’s Springfield Manufacturing earlier this year, Wisconsin’s Modine Manufacturing has announced the opening of a new 250,000 square foot facility in Calgary. Modine is a thermal management technology company that trades on the NYSE and has a market cap of $7B. Modine’s new facility will manufacture precision cooling equipment to meet the […]
Acceleware to Showcase Patented Clean-Tech Innovation for Mining Sector in Chile
Among the decarbonization technology entities playing the field in Alberta is Calgary veteran Acceleware. Founded in 2004, Acceleware deals in seismic imaging software solutions and more recently in Radio Frequency Heating Technology—or as CBC put it, “microwaving the oil out of the ground.” Acceleware’s patented “RF XL” technology is “materially different from any heavy oil […]
Calgary’s Balance Secures Trust Company Status, Expands Custodial Services Across Canada and the U.S.
Calgary-based digital asset custodian Balance has officially registered its subsidiary, Balance Trust Company, as a special purpose trust under Alberta’s Loan and Trust Corporations Act. This registration, approved by Alberta’s Treasury Board and Finance (ATBF), allows Balance Trust Company to operate as a qualified custodian in both Canada and the United States. With this certification, Balance Trust Company […]
Calgary Startups Shine on Cleantech Group’s ’50 to Watch’ List
The Cleantech Group has revealed its newest Cleantech 50 to Watch list, showcasing companies at the forefront of solving key environmental challenges. This annual list serves as a go-to resource for spotting early-stage ventures poised to disrupt the industry, with Canadian companies making a significant impact this year. Among the featured Canadian innovators are two […]
Calgary Launches Wave Tech Centre to Accelerate Innovation and Enhance City Services
The City of Calgary has officially launched the Wave Tech Centre, a Council-approved initiative designed to foster technological innovation and enhance public services. Supported by Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems program, the new facility marks a significant milestone in the city’s digital transformation efforts. “Congratulations to The City of Calgary […]
Calgary’s Top 10 Startups to Shine at Innovation Week YYC 2024 Launch Party
Calgary’s thriving tech scene will take center stage on November 21, 2024, as the much-anticipated Launch Party of Innovation Week YYC brings together the city’s most promising tech startups. This year’s event, to be held at Big Four Roadhouse, promises to showcase cutting-edge innovation and groundbreaking ideas from ten trailblazing companies selected by a panel […]