Alberta Catalyzer helped kick off Innovation Week YYC by hosting their Southern Alberta Velocity Showcase at the Platform Innovation Centre on November 13th. The Velocity showcase is the culmination of an eight-week program where entrepreneurs work with industry experts and coaches to take their business to the next level in establishing a strong go-to-market strategy, […]
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Precision Health and Longevity Summit to Establish Canada as a Leader in Health Innovation
The inaugural Precision Health and Longevity Summit, a first-of-its-kind event in Canada, is set to convene on November 15-16 at The Westin Hotel in Calgary. Aiming to position Canada at the forefront of health innovation, the summit will bring together global leaders, scientists, and policy experts to explore the future of healthcare and longevity. Organized […]
Freshly Funded PK Sound Pioneering Live Audio Experience with Patented Tech Stack
The PK Alliance Centre sits at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in Rockyview. The centre is a hub for research and development into Canada’s most “future-ready” audio technology. The hub is powered by PK Sound, a local innovator. PK is bringing the modern technologies of robotics and intelligence into the traditional field of acoustics. […]
Local Startups are Set to Shine a Spotlight on Tech During Innovation Week YYC 2024
Calgary’s bustling technology ecosystem is set to take centre stage as the much-anticipated Innovation Week YYC shines a spotlight on the local scene over the next week. It’s poised to be a week chock-full of affairs that culminates in the iconic Launch Party. To be held at Big Four Roadhouse, Calgary’s 2024 Launch Party promises […]
Calgary’s Computer Modelling Group Acquires Sharp Reflections to Expand Seismic Interpretation Technology
In a strategic move to enhance its seismic data solutions, Calgary-based Computer Modelling Group (CMG) has acquired Germany’s Sharp Reflections, a leader in seismic processing and interpretation. CMG’s wholly-owned subsidiary purchased all Sharp shares, integrating a seismic platform that has set new standards for cloud-based data handling. Sharp Reflections, known for its pioneering efforts in […]
Ionic Solutions Uses Innovative Engineering in Effort to Help Tackle Global Water Crisis
Land-locked Alberta is not the first province one might think of when it comes to water technology innovation. British Columbia, with 26,000 kilometres of coastline, is a more obvious pick. But a handful of local firms are proving that water-tech innovators can thrive in Alberta. One such company is Ionic Solutions. Based out of Calgary, […]
Neo Secures $360M, Leading Calgary’s Fintech Surge
Calgary-born fintech Neo Financial has secured a $360 million Series D fundraising round consisting of $110 million of equity and $250 million of debt. The funding round includes investments from renowned Canadian founders and entrepreneurs including Tobi Lütke (Shopify), Stewart Butterfield (Slack), David Baszucki (Roblox), and Mike Wessinger (PointClickCare). Existing investors, including Valar Ventures, Golden Ventures, Afore […]
Calgary’s Flora Fertility Secures $1.5M to Launch North America’s First Private Fertility Insurance
Flora Fertility, a Calgary-based insurtech company, has successfully closed an oversubscribed pre-seed funding round, raising $1.5 million to support the launch of a private fertility insurance product across the U.S. and Canada. This initiative marks a significant step toward making fertility treatments more accessible and affordable for millions of individuals and families. The funding round […]
BossPac Deploys Sensor Tech to Help Industries Optimize Operations, Reduce Risk
As agriculture equipment ages, two problems emerge: a rising risk of failure and increasing incompatibility with modern technology. In mining, conveyance systems can be critical to operations, moving heavy loads in remote locations. When they fail, operations grind to a halt. Calgary’s BossPac Technologies is in the business of solving these types of problems. The […]
Who Are Calgary’s Most Investable Cleantech Companies?
According to the Climate Change Performance Index (CCPI), Canada has fallen four spots since 2023 and now ranks 62nd globally in key climate battlegrounds like greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy advancement and adoption, and overall energy consumption reduction. It is increasingly clear that Canada is struggling to keep up with other G7 countries in tackling climate […]