Three firms from Alberta have made this year’s edition of the CRN Tech Elite list. Since 2011, the CRN Tech Elite list annually recognizes top IT solution providers in North America, highlighting companies that achieve the highest levels of vendor certifications and demonstrate an ability to deliver advanced technology solutions in areas like cloud computing, […]
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Alberta’s Tech Economy is Booming and Poised for Future Growth, Report Concludes
Alberta’s technology sector is poised for “substantial growth,” suggests a new outlook from the Information and Communications Technology Council. The report, “Alberta’s Digital Economy: Outlook 2030,” reflects on the prior decade and also forecasts the next half-decade of tech growth in the province. From 2014 to 2023, Alberta’s ICT sector grew at an average annual […]
Blackline Safety Named Among World’s Most Innovative Companies
Calgary’s Blackline Safety, a global leader in connected safety technology, has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2025. The annual ranking celebrates organizations driving progress across industries through bold innovation, with this year’s honorees including Waymo, Nvidia, and Kraft Heinz. Blackline earned its spot on the list […]
Summit Nanotech Secures $36.5M to Scale Sustainable Lithium Extraction
Summit Nanotech, a Calgary-based leader in sustainable lithium extraction, has raised $36.5 million to advance its direct lithium extraction (DLE) technology. The funding round was led by Evok Innovations and BDC Capital’s Climate Tech Fund, with support from Xora Innovation, Capricorn Investment Group, Mitsui Kinzoku – SBI Material Innovation Fund, and LG Technology Ventures. The […]
Calgary Startup Quack Secures $500K to Revolutionize Cold Calling
Calgary-based startup Quack has raised $500,000 in pre-seed funding to transform the sales industry with its innovative approach to cold calling. Quack’s platform enables sales development representatives (SDRs) to dial multiple prospects simultaneously—up to four at a time—while automatically detecting voicemail responses. It also integrates seamlessly with CRM systems like HubSpot, Outreach, and SalesLoft, ensuring […]
Alberta Champions Group Aims to Boost Fintech Growth
A new initiative is set to strengthen Alberta’s growing fintech sector. Fintech Cadence has launched the Alberta Champions Group, a coalition of industry leaders committed to fostering collaboration, supporting startups, and positioning Alberta as a top fintech hub in Canada. Led by Fintech Cadence, the Alberta Champions Group brings together key players from financial institutions, […]
Qube Technologies Gains U.S. EPA Approval for Continuous Methane Monitoring
Qube Technologies, a Calgary-based emissions monitoring firm, has received U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approval for its continuous point-source methane monitoring system. This designation, granted under the NSPS OOOO regulations, allows oil and gas operators to use Qube’s technology as an alternative test method, improving regulatory compliance, reducing costs, and enhancing environmental performance through real-time […]
Attabotics Unveils AI-Powered Fulfillment System to Boost Retail Efficiency
Attabotics, a leader in automated fulfillment technology, has introduced FulfillAI, an AI-driven system designed to revolutionize warehouse operations by significantly increasing efficiency, productivity, and capacity. Unlike traditional automation, which focuses on increasing machine speed, FulfillAI optimizes fulfillment through a many-to-many picking process. This enables warehouse workers to fulfill multiple orders simultaneously, reducing machine strain, lowering […]
RetinaLogik Secures $1.1M and Health Canada Approval for VR Eye Care Innovation
RetinaLogik, a Calgary-based health tech company, has successfully closed a $1.1 million funding round and secured Health Canada’s Class II medical device approval for its AI-powered virtual reality (VR) eye exam platform. The company’s VR-AI technology enables eye care professionals to conduct essential tests, such as visual field exams, with greater efficiency and accessibility. Its […]
E3 Lithium Turns Alberta Brine into Battery Power
Calgary’s E3 Lithium have successfully produced lithium metal batteries using Alberta brine, marking a major step toward localizing the lithium battery supply chain in Canada. The milestone was achieved as part of the companies’ ongoing Joint Development Agreement with Pure Lithium, which integrates E3 Lithium’s Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology with Pure Lithium’s proprietary Brine to […]