An army comprised of some of Canada’s biggest names in financial technology has launched a digital campaign encouraging the nation’s entrepreneurs to envision a “bolder, richer, freer country.” Lamenting the country’s current status as “stagnant” and “broken,” despite having world-class resources and talent, Build Canada is described as a platform of ideas for growth, innovation, […]
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Bitdeer Acquires 101 MW Alberta Site for Bitcoin Mining Expansion
Bitdeer Technologies Group, a global leader in blockchain and high-performance computing, has completed the acquisition of a 101 MW site and gas-fired power project near Fox Creek, Alberta. The all-cash transaction, valued at $21.7 million, marks Bitdeer’s first venture in Canada and positions Alberta as a key player in the Bitcoin mining sector. The 19-acre […]
Healthcare Innovators in Alberta Attract Investment to Advance Medical Tech
Alberta has been attracting investment recently. The province garnered more venture capital than British Columbia for the first time. Alberta’s success that quarter was largely powered by energy technology company ClearSky Global, who provided a major boost to the province’s numbers thanks to a raise of more than $200M in June. That kind of capital […]
Meet UofC Alumni Driving Calgary’s Tech Scene at Tech Thursday
Join Tech Thursday this week for an engaging panel discussion, UofC Alumni in Tech, featuring University of Calgary graduates who have built successful tech companies in Calgary. Tech Thursday is a weekly event that brings together Canada’s top innovators, entrepreneurs, and tech leaders to share insights, scale startups, and turn local talent into global impact. […]
Knead Tech Secures $800,000 to Scale Food Rescue Innovation
Calgary-based Knead Tech has raised $800,000 in pre-seed funding to expand its mission of reducing food waste and improving food access. The funding round, which values the startup at $3.5 million, will support product development, U.S. expansion, and new partnerships as the startup works to digitally transform the food rescue sector. Founded by CEO Lourdes […]
Anchors and Engines Among Alberta’s Top Employers in 2025
An annual list of Alberta’s Top Employers has been revealed. The 2025 edition of the list recognized 85 companies based in the province. The list, assembled by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, evaluates organizations based on eight factors: Community involvement, Employee communications, Benefits, Performance management, Upskilling, Time off, Social atmosphere, and the physical Workplace. Among the […]
Calgary’s OneVest Secures $27M to Expand Wealth Tech
Calgary-born fintech OneVest has secured $27 million in Series B funding to enhance its wealth management technology platform. The funding round was led by Salesforce Ventures, with new investors Allianz Life Ventures and TIAA Ventures joining. Returning backers include OMERS Ventures, Deloitte Ventures, Fin Capital, Luge Capital, and Pivot Investment Partners. Founded in 2021 by Amar Ahluwalia, […]
Canada Invests $13.4M in Alberta Carbon Capture Projects
The federal government is investing nearly $13.4 million to support carbon capture technology in Alberta, aiming to reduce emissions while creating jobs and economic opportunities. Energy and Natural Resources Minister Jonathan Wilkinson announced the funding, which will support projects designed to make carbon capture more affordable and efficient. The investment includes: The funding supports Canada’s […]
Jayman BUILT and SkyFire Energy Celebrate Solar Milestone
In a landmark achievement for sustainable homebuilding, Calgary’s Jayman BUILT and SkyFire Energy have reached 10 MegaWatts (MW) of installed solar power across nearly 60 Alberta communities. Since launching their solar initiative in 2018, the partnership has resulted in the installation of 28,262 solar modules on 3,964 Jayman homes, generating enough clean energy annually to […]
Growing Showpass Hires an Industry Veteran to Help Build the Future of Event Ticketing
Showpass announced this week Brian Arnone as the company’s new chief strategy officer. Bots and resellers are a problem for concert ticket buyers. As a solution, Calgary-based Showpass offers an event ticketing platform designed to enhance the fairness and accessibility of the purchasing process for real fans—whether a community sporting event or large-scale festival. The […]