We were off by a year. Galatea Technologies, a company on Calgary.tech’s watchlist for 2023, narrowly missed the 2024 list. Not that Galatea wasn’t successful in 2023—they were—but in 2024, the Calgary-based clean-technology upstart is establishing major traction. The company this year bolstered its round of seed funding with a $2.7 million extension with capital […]
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Eavor Partners with the Government to Launch the Alberta Drilling Accelerator
Calgary’s Eavor was joined today by Rebecca Schulz, the Minister of Environment & Protected Areas, the Canadian Association of Energy Contractors, the Canadian Geothermal Energy Association, the Rural Municipalities Association, and Brazeau County to commence the planning and development of the Alberta Drilling Accelerator. Led by the Government of Alberta, Eavor, and other stakeholders, the […]
Finalists Announced for Innovate Calgary’s Women Founders in Tech Pitch Competition
Five female finalists have been selected for Innovate Calgary’s Women Founders in Tech Pitch Competition. The program, culminating April 30, is designed to honour women in technology and offer them support. One finalist is Purvaja Soochit, CEO of Binoloop, which aims to improve organizational decision-making with an AI-driven evaluation platform. “Designed to automate and streamline […]
Showpass Unveils Innovative 30,000-Square-Foot Tech Hub in Calgary
Calgary’s Showpass has unveiled a spectacular office facility that rivals the innovation hubs of the largest tech giants. Showpass has come a long way from its humble beginnings in a University of Calgary graduate’s basement. Today, with over 100 dedicated team members, the new 30,000-square-foot HQ was imperative to meet the demands of the growing […]
$57M Investment Aims to Reduce Emissions in Alberta ‘Through Technologies, Not Taxes’
The Government of Alberta, through Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta, this week announced $57 million in innovation funding for 28 projects. The massive investment across different projects is designed to advance a hydrogen economy, reduce emissions, and create jobs in Alberta, according to a statement from the government. “We are funding new, innovative technologies […]
Carbon Upcycling Working with BURNCO to Install Low-Carbon Concrete in Calgary
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has announced its initial 2024 delivery of 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products as part of a ground-breaking initiative to deploy low-carbon concrete in the City of Calgary. Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. BURNCO is a long-time Calgary-based […]
Calgary is Aiming to Build a More Supportive Ecosystem for Local Entrepreneurs
Organizations in Calgary are collaborating to empower the region’s ecosystem of entrepreneurship. “We’ve heard from our community that being an entrepreneur can sometimes be stressful, like you’re doing everything all by yourself,” reads a statement from Innovate Calgary. “We get it; building something from scratch isn’t easy, and it can take its toll.” Recognizing the […]
Three Entrepeneurs and Their Startups Join Innovate Calgary’s Life Sciences Fellowship
Innovate Calgary recently welcomed three new startups to its Life Sciences Fellowship program. The Life Sciences Fellowship program takes early-stage startups with technology-driven solutions to important problems and adds funding, technology development resources, professional development training and expert support. “We are thrilled to extend a warm welcome and heartfelt congratulations to the newest cohort of […]
Calgary Embraces Diverse Future with ‘Blue Sky City’ Brand
In a significant branding overhaul, Calgary Economic Development revealed its “Blue Sky City” initiative during the 2024 Report to the Community. This fresh identity symbolizes Calgary’s commitment to innovation, merging diverse cultures, ideas, and peoples under one visionary outlook. The rebranding effort, which involved 129 organizations across 26 sectors, reflects extensive community feedback calling for […]
TELUS to Invest $135 Million in Calgary’s Infrastructure and Services
TELUS is set to invest $135 million in Calgary this year, intensifying its commitment to enhance infrastructure and services in the region. This investment is part of TELUS’ broader effort to infuse over $60 billion in Alberta since 2000, bolstering its leading 5G and PureFibre networks. The investment aims to connect Calgarians more effectively, supporting […]