C100, the influential network for Canadian tech entrepreneurs, has opened applications for its flagship Fellows and Growth programs, designed to propel high-potential Canadian startups into global category leaders. With a track record of helping companies outperform startup success rates by up to tenfold, C100’s programs offer curated 12-month experiences for founders and leadership teams navigating […]
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Burn the Boats: How Goodlawyer’s Brett Colvin Turned Risk Into Purpose
Brett Colvin, co-founder and CEO of Goodlawyer, knows exactly what it means to go all in. During his keynote speech at this week’s Startup Canada Tour in Calgary, Colvin shared the raw and revealing story behind his leap from corporate law to startup life – a journey marked by grief, grit, and unwavering belief. Colvin […]
Maple Scan Helps Canadians Shop Smarter — and More Locally
University of Calgary alum Sasha Ivanov is helping Canadian rethink the way they shop Sasha Ivanov created Maple Scan to help Canadians learn more about the everyday products they buy — all with the snap of a phone camera. “Consumers can take a photo of a product and through the app, understand its Canadian ties,” […]
Canadian Cleantech Deepens Its Alberta Footprint with Facility, Offices
A Vancouver-based clean energy company is focused on producing low-cost, low-carbon hydrogen through a novel methane pyrolysis technology. Ekona Power’s proprietary pulsed methane pyrolysis platform uses combustion and high-speed gas dynamics to convert natural gas into hydrogen and solid carbon, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 90% compared to traditional steam methane reforming. And, […]
Edmonton’s IronSight Acquired by Kabal to Launch First Integrated Energy Logistics Platform
Edmonton-based IronSight, a rising leader in digital field logistics, has been acquired by global energy logistics giant Kabal. The deal marks a major step toward unifying onshore and offshore operations for energy companies worldwide. No financial details were disclosed. Announced today, the acquisition combines IronSight’s agile, user-friendly platform for onshore logistics with Kabal’s established offshore […]
Casey Lau Previews Web Summit Vancouver for Calgary’s Startup Community
With Web Summit Vancouver fast approaching, host Casey Lau is hitting the road — starting in Calgary — to offer a sneak peek at the event and share tips on how startups and investors can make the most of it. On Tuesday, May 6th Calgary’s startup community will gather to hear Lau outline what Web […]
Bondr Bridges the Gap Between Online and Real-Life Connections
University student’s startup helps people meet through shared activities As the founder of Bondr, Leon Pluns is on a mission to help students and young professionals build real-world connections through shared activities. “I wanted to give people a tool that makes it easier to connect during a social restart, like starting university,” he says. Unlike […]
Drishya AI Targets Brownfield and Energy Sector with Digital Twin Tech
A Canadian company is harnessing the powers of artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to “unlock the hidden potential of industrial facilities.” Calgary’s Drishya AI is focused on brownfield digitalization and decarbonization across Energy, Oil and Gas, Utilities and other process-oriented industries. By creating a digital version of physical assets, Drishya enables industries to do […]
Alberta Pours $3 Million into Local Hydrogen Fuel Production Project
Hydrogen has been described as a “fuel of the future,” with the worldwide hydrogen market estimated to be worth $2.5 trillion by 2050. The government of Alberta is investing $3 million into a new hydrogen project with an aim to create industry jobs, reduce emissions, and attract outside investment. “Hydrogen offers major potential for Alberta […]
Benevity Names First-Ever Chief AI Officer to Lead Industry Innovation
Calgary-based Benevity has appointed Ian Goldsmith as its first Chief Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer, marking a major milestone for the corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social impact software industry. The newly created role underscores Benevity’s commitment to embedding AI across its Enterprise Impact Platform to enhance how companies deliver on purpose initiatives. Goldsmith, a veteran […]