Founded in 2019 to empower entrepreneurs across Western Canada, Startup TNT hosts Investment Summits that aim to help raise capital for startups and make it easier for local investors, both seasoned and new, to angel investing. Startup TNT this week announced the top companies from the organization’s 2024 Sector Summits, with a host of Calgary […]
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Swiss Ecosystem Builder QAI Ventures Partners with Alberta’s Quantum City to Revolutionize Quantum Tech Startups
Switzerland’s QAI Ventures, an ecosystem builder born out of the privately funded initiative of uptownBasel, is expanding its presence to Calgary with plans for a close collaboration with Quantum City. QAI Ventures offers acceleration programs and investment funding for early-stage quantum and advanced AI startups worldwide. Its startup accelerator provides entrepreneurs and innovators with premium access […]
Emissions Reduction Alberta Invests in CruxOCM’s Energy Solutions
Calgary’s CruxOCM, a pioneer in autonomous operations control management software for the energy sector, has announced a significant investment from Emissions Reduction Alberta (ERA). This investment from the Government of Alberta’s Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) Fund, signifies a pivotal moment in advancing CruxOCM’s transformative solutions to drive sustainability and efficiency across the industry. Aligned […]
Taking a Closer Look at Alberta’s Quietly Emerging Aerospace Sector in 2024
Techcouver recently reported on British Columbia’s innovation in aerospace. We wondered: Does Alberta have it too? And we did not have to dig deep into the archives to withdraw some evidence that, yes, the province of Alberta is too dabbling amidst the cosmos. “Our aerospace sector is thriving,” Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek stated just last […]
Alberta Innovates to Highlight Opportunities Across Sectors, Region at Sold-Out Summit
One of the province’s largest economic engines recently revealed that it is sponsoring the upcoming Xperience 2024 Leaders’ Summit and Conference. Alberta Innovates is officially a gold sponsor for the Economic Developers of Alberta event, which is slated to run in Kananaskis from April 10th through 12th. Over three days of excitement, the sold-out Xperience […]
ATB Ventures’ Oliu Partners with Government of Alberta for Seamless Digital ID Verification
ATB Ventures, the research and innovation arm of ATB Financial, today announced a collaboration between Oliu, its digital trust platform, and the Government of Alberta. The collaboration will see Oliu further expand its identity verification capabilities, offering fast, efficient and secure verification for Albertans with an Alberta.ca Account. Originally introduced in 2015, Alberta.ca caters to […]
Embold’s Latest Launch Could Prove ‘Pivotal Turning Point’ for Marketing Sector, CEO Says
Embold is known for its tech-forward approach to taking on the marketing industry, including “exploring the limitless potential of AI.” The latest innovation from the Calgary-based influencer marketing platform for brands and agencies is “Smart Campaigns.” A new addition to the Embold platform, Smart Campaigns are designed to streamline the influencer marketing journey, according to […]
AgTech Company HEMPALTA Goes Against Grain by Listing on TSX
Calgary-based HEMPALTA, an AgTech company focused on producing commercial and consumer products derived from industrial hemp, has begun trading under the symbol HEMP on the TSX Venture Exchange with a $17.5 million market cap. The company is included on Calgary.tech’s watchlist of startups with a bright future. “We were very excited to make our debut on […]
AI-Powered Broker Looks to Redefine Real Estate Operations in Alberta and Beyond
Michael Montgomery’s start in real estate was rocky to say the least. “When I started out in real estate, I struggled badly,” he recalls. After only a year in the industry, Montgomery quit. “I hung up my license and found a day job,” he said. But the day job life wasn’t for him, he realized. […]
ZayZoon Expands Series B Round to $67 Million
Six months after announcing a previous fundraise, Calgary’s ZayZoon has added $20 million to its coffers as an extension to its Series B round. ZayZoon’s Series B round now sits at $67 million. The round was led by Viola Fintech with participation from Intuit Ventures and existing investors Framework Venture Partners, and Export Development Canada […]