In response to a major tailings dam collapse in the Philippines earlier this year that forced evacuations and devastated homes, a University of Calgary researcher is stepping up efforts to improve mine safety worldwide. Dr. Susanne Ouellet, a postdoctoral fellow in Earth, Energy, and Environment, has earned the Mitacs Innovation Award for Outstanding Innovation for […]
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Rethinking Real Estate, TraceRent Utilizes A.I. for Dynamic Property Pricing Platform
Calgary’s thriving tech scene will take centre stage this week as the much-anticipated Launch Party of Innovation Week YYC brings together the city’s most promising tech startups. That list includes TraceRent. The fledgling firm, established earlier this year, offers a digital pricing solution tailored to real estate companies. “In today’s fast-paced market, staying ahead of […]
ResVR Finds Success at the Intersection of Videogames and Homebuilding in Calgary
Calgary’s humming tech scene will take centre stage this week as the much-anticipated Launch Party of Innovation Week YYC brings together the city’s most promising tech startups. Those startups, hand-selected by Calgary.tech partner Platform Calgary, will have the opportunity to pitch to an audience of investors and potential partners. That list of companies includes ResVR, a […]
The Reporting Hub Simplifies Business Intelligence and Data Analytics in Canada
In 2015, Microsoft launched Power BI. Part of the tech titan’s Power Platform, the “BI” product offers interactive data visualization software focused on—you guessed it—business intelligence. A company out of Calgary is rethinking business insights, combining Power BI with its own tech to offer a web-based Business Intelligence Portal. “We believe Power BI can be […]
Alberta Enterprise Backs $100M Tech Fund to Boost Innovation
Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) has played a significant role in the final close of Vancouver-based Pender Ventures’ second venture fund, Technology Inflection Fund II LP, which has secured over $100 million to support Canadian technology growth. As a major investor in the fund, AEC is amplifying its commitment to advancing Alberta’s tech sector, particularly in […]
Alberta Invests $40M to Drive Low-Emission Innovation
In a significant step towards a greener economy, the Government of Alberta has announced a $40 million investment from the Technology Innovation and Emissions Reduction (TIER) fund to support Emissions Reduction Alberta’s (ERA) Advanced Materials Challenge. This new funding initiative aims to drive technological advancements in circular economy practices and the development of low-emission products across sectors such […]
Southern Alberta’s Velocity Showcase Crowns Hoodo as People’s Choice Winner
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, […]
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 […]