Calgary’s Helcim is partnering with MedEssist to support the growth and success of independent pharmacies across Canada and North America. Emerging from Alberta’s thriving tech ecosystem, MedEssist and Helcim are both alumni of the Google for Startups Accelerator program. MedEssist offers community pharmacies world-class clinical solutions, business tools and an amazing support team to help build […]
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University Innovation Fund Unveils Initial Investment in Edmonton Startup
The University of Alberta this month launched an investment fund targeting startup ventures that are working to solve challenges while diversifying the province’s economy by providing support for entrepreneurs across the region. Supported by both private donors and public partners, The U of A Innovation Fund intends to work with startups to mobilize the university’s […]
University of Alberta Launches $50M Innovation Fund Targeting AI, Ag-Tech Startups
The University of Alberta has launched an investment fund targeting startup ventures that are working to solve challenges while diversifying the province’s economy by providing support for entrepreneurs across the region. The U of A Innovation Fund, supported by both private donors and public partners, intends to work with startups to mobilize the university’s research […]
Two Tech Companies Celebrated at Calgary Small Business Awards
To cap off Small Business Week 2023, the Calgary Chamber of Commerce has announced the winners of the 2023 Calgary Small Business Awards. With over 150 nominations, each of the eight award categories highlights a different theme that embodies what it means to be a small business. These awards showcase the best of the best […]
The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit Lands in Calgary Next Week
The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit lands in Calgary next week. The inaugural, one-day summit on October 23rd promises to shine a light on the most important topics, trends, and tools for businesses in 2024, with business leaders sharing practical advice on conquering timely business challenges and offering step-by-step actions business leaders can use immediately. Bet on […]
Latest Addy Project Looks to Revitalize Historical Carson Block in Calgary
Born in Vancouver in 2018, addy took some time to expand beyond the borders of beautiful BC as it figured out of the gears of its platform. In 2020, addy fully launched, and by the end of the year had tapped the Alberta market by releasing an opportunity to invest in an industrial park in the […]
Calgary Tech Startup WaitWell Replaces Messy Lineups with Efficient Queues
A queue management software startup offering “infinitely customizable” modules is having a strong year. In July, Calgary-based WaitWell secured seed funding from Toronto’s Graphite Ventures and Edmonton’s Accelerate Fund III. Chief executive officer Steve Vander Meulen marked the transaction as a “significant milestone” for his young company, which is using the influx of capital to “expand our […]
Freshly Funded TerraVerdae Bioworks Pursues Polymer Innovation
An Edmonton-based clean-tech startup aiming to transform the Canada’s plastics industry recently received funding from Alberta Innovates through the region’s Agri-Food and Bio-industrial Innovation Program. TerraVerdae Bioworks drew investment from the province’s innovation engine because it is developing a bio-technology based on “polyhydroxyalkanoates,” which are polymers that are bio-derived and naturally biodegradable alternatives to more […]
CoolIT, Jobber, Neo, and WaitWell Honored at 2023 Start Alberta Tech Awards
The 6th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards took place in Edmonton on October 11th. The awards recognize 12 individuals and organizations for their success and contributions to Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, and for making a significant impact in the province’s tech sector. Calgary’s WaitWell was recognized as the A100 One to Watch. This award recognizes one […]
Lethbridge Startup on the Verge of Autonomous Farming
An agricultural technology firm based in Alberta this month unveiled a new feature on its platform. Based in Lethbridge, Verge Ag was founded with the mission to accelerate the transition to autonomous farming. En route its mission, the company offers two main products currently: Path Planner and Equipment Explorer. Path Planner help growers determine the […]