A Calgary-based provider of legal technology and workflow solutions is working with Clio. Calgary’s Prolegis announced this week a strategic integration with BC-based Clio to design a singular intake to reporting operational environment for legal professionals. “Our collaboration with Clio and the resulting integration connect the essential tools our customers use every day to serve […]
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Alberta Startups Garner Innovation Booster Funding to Advance Their Foodtech Projects
The latest round of Innovation Booster funding aims to advance artificial intelligence adoption, bio-manufacturing, sustainability, digital traceability, and process efficiency across Canada’s food sector. The Canadian Food Innovation Network has earmarked $768,509 for nine foodtech projects, including multiple from Alberta. From AI-enabled market intelligence to novel ingredient production, these Canadian innovators are tackling some of […]
TechJutsu Warns of Surge in AI-Powered Phone Scams
Calgary-based cybersecurity company TechJutsu says phone-based fraud attempts are rising sharply, with new data showing a year-over-year increase as scammers increasingly target consumers during the holiday shopping season. TechJutsu analyzed 521,879 calls protected by its Caller Verify technology between January and November of 2024 and 2025. The company found that roughly five percent of those […]
Calgary’s Verano.AI Named to RegTech100
Calgary-based Verano.AI has been named to the 2026 RegTech100, an annual list recognizing the world’s most innovative companies transforming risk, compliance, and regulatory operations. The ranking is compiled by RegTech Analyst and evaluated by an international panel of industry experts. More than 1,400 companies were considered this year, with selections based on technological innovation, commercial […]
Alberta Companies Selected to Join NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator in 2026
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization has selected companies from 24 countries to participate in its global Defence Innovation Accelerator’s 2026 Challenge Programme. NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator, known as DIANA, connects companies with military end-users, mentors, and investors accelerating the development, validation, and adoption of innovations to help NATO tackle operational challenges and maintain an edge […]
Calgary’s Carbonova Raises Equity to Build Commercial Demonstration of Cleantech
A Calgary-based company utilizing technology to transform greenhouse emissions into high-performance carbon nano-fibres has secured a round of equity financing. Alberta’s Carbonova this week declared the oversubscribed $5 million round a syndicate of strategic and private investors, which builds on a recent $4M grant from Emissions Reduction Alberta. “Closing this round oversubscribed reflects strong confidence […]
Calgary Climatech CURA Captures Capital to Decarbonize Cement Industry in Canada
Calgary’s CURA announced this week its first raise of private capital. The pre-seed round for Alberta-based startup CURA, which is developing technology to produce cement with up to 85% less CO2 emissions, hails from Amplify Capital and Zacua Ventures. “This investment is a launchpad for us,” comments cofounder Erin Bobicki. “We’re moving quickly to meet […]
Canada’s First Carbon Fibre Production Hub Launches at InnoTech Campus in Edmonton
Last year, Alberta Innovates received $10 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems program to establish a specialized production and testing facility to commercialize technologies which convert locally-sourced bitumen into carbon fibre. This month, the Edmonton-based facility officially opened its doors. Carbon fibre, famous for being several times stronger than steel at the […]
Calgary Co-op Pilots AI Charcuterie Sommelier
Calgary Co-op is bringing artificial intelligence to the deli counter. The retailer has partnered with CGS Immersive to launch an AI-powered charcuterie kiosk at its Oakridge location, giving shoppers an in-store “charcuterie sommelier” during the busiest entertaining season of the year. Powered by CGS’s Cicero AI engine, the touchscreen kiosk guides shoppers through a natural […]
Google Opens 2026 Startup Accelerator Applications
Google has opened applications for the 2026 cohort of Google for Startups Accelerator: Canada, a program aimed at helping high-potential Seed to Series A tech companies scale with support from Google and Google Cloud. Startups accepted into the cohort receive access to Google and Google Cloud resources, tailored mentorship, and industry expertise to accelerate product […]