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Slew of Calgary Tech Firms Rank Among Canada’s Fastest Growing Companies
Calgary’s Neo Financial claimed top spot in Report on Business magazine’s annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies for 2024 thanks to three-year revenue growth of 38,000%. It’s the sixth annual edition of the list, which spans all sectors across the whole country to find firms with one thing in common: a “penchant for sustained growth.” And […]
Calgary’s Neo Financial Tops 2024 List of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies
Calgary’s own Neo Financial is #1 on the 2024 Report on Business magazine’s annual ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. The list celebrates Canadian businesses that have demonstrated exceptional growth and innovation. Neo Financial achieved this recognition thanks to an unbelievable three-year revenue growth of 38,431%. Neo Financial’s rapid rise to the top of the […]
Quickly Announces New Partnership to Enhance Early Payment Solutions for Construction Industry
Calgary’s Quickly has announced a strategic partnership with hh2 Cloud Services, a leading provider of cloud-based back-office solutions for the construction industry. The collaboration leverages hh2’s advanced iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solution to integrate Quickly’s platform with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, enhancing financial operations for construction businesses. An Early Payment Platform, Quickly focuses […]
E3 Lithium Commissions Carbonate Conversion Reactors, Paving the Way for Reliable Lithium Production in Alberta
Calgary’s E3 Lithium has successfully commissioned its demonstration-scale carbonate conversion reactors, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to establish a reliable lithium production facility in Alberta. The reactors enable the company to produce battery-grade lithium carbonate using equipment that mirrors commercial systems, though on a smaller scale. The successful commissioning of the carbonation reactors follows […]
Calgary to Host Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024, Showcasing Cleantech Leaders
The future of Canada’s cleantech industry will be under the spotlight in Calgary as the city hosts Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024 on October 1 and 2. The event promises to feature some of the country’s top innovators, with additional Calgary-based companies set to showcase their groundbreaking solutions. “It’s rare to have this kind of diversity […]
Orpyx Secures $20 Million in Growth Capital to Advance Diabetic Foot Ulcer Prevention
Calgary-based Orpyx Medical Technologies, a leader in diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) and amputation prevention, has secured $20 million in growth capital. The funding round was led by Perceptive Advisors, whose Portfolio Manager, Sam Chawla, praised Orpyx as an innovator in DFU prevention. Orpyx’s flagship product, the Orpyx® Sensory Insole system, is a cutting-edge solution that […]
Ayrton Energy Secures $6.8M to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technology
Calgary-based Ayrton Energy, a pioneer in liquid organic hydrogen carrier (LOHC) technology, has successfully raised USD $6.8 million in seed financing. This funding will accelerate the development of its scalable, cost-effective approach to delivering clean hydrogen safely and efficiently. The investment round was led by Clean Energy Ventures and BDC Capital, with additional support from […]
Calgary’s PrePad Selected for Chevron’s Catalyst Program
PrePad, a Calgary-based SaaS startup revolutionizing oil and gas drilling and completions cost estimation, has been selected for the Catalyst Program, an initiative by Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) aimed at accelerating energy sector innovation. The prestigious program opens doors for PrePad, positioning it alongside global energy innovators. The Catalyst Program, launched by CTV in 2017, […]
Alberta’s Interactive Digital Media Industry Set to Boost Province’s Economy by $169M by 2030
Alberta’s burgeoning Interactive Digital Media (IDM) industry is on track to significantly impact the province’s economy, contributing up to $169 million to Alberta’s GDP by 2030, according to a new study from the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC). The IDM sector, which encompasses video games, animation, visual effects, post-production, extended reality, digital models, and […]