Last year, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation posited that the province of Alberta was on the verge of a “solar power gold rush.” Not long after, the federal government unveiled $160 million in investment for an array of solar projects across Alberta. But recently, Premier Danielle Smith temporarily halted “renewable energy” development in the province in […]
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Mark Your Calendar for Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week and Launch Party
Save the date for Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week from November 15 to November 23, 2023. From robots, drones and augmented reality to advances in agriculture, energy and health and wellness, there are companies in Calgary who are building cool things with technology. Innovation Week showcases the diversity and depth of what’s happening in innovation and technology in […]
Alberta Celebrates Milestone as Eavor Advances Cleantech Project in Germany
Alberta’s emerging geo-energy sector is creating jobs throughout the province while helping other nations enhance energy security. In 2019, for example, Alberta’s government provided $2 million to help Calgary-based Eavor Technologies demonstrate the world’s first closed-loop geothermal system in Germany. In 2023, the project is ready to cut emissions while powering homes and businesses. “This […]
Two Calgary Companies Selected for Inaugural Innovators in Construction Awards
SiteNews asked for construction’s best trailblazers and the industry did not disappoint. Their inaugural 25 Innovators in Construction Awards cast a wide net over many different fields including tech startups, materials manufacturers, and environmental champions. The 25 Innovators in Construction is a yearly award recognizing Canada’s top construction companies for their groundbreaking contributions to the […]
Alberta Unveils Major Investment into University Innovation, Research Excellence
Alberta is becoming one of the fastest growing and most innovative tech sectors in North America, according to Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation. This trend has led to increased investments in the province, job creation, and talent retention across the sector, explains the Strathcona-Sherwood Park MLA. To help continue this success in tech, […]
Mphasis Celebrates First Anniversary of Calgary Delivery Centre
This week Mphasis celebrated the company’s first year of operations in Calgary. The Indian tech powerhouse was joined by Invest Alberta to celebrate the company’s significant positive impact on the province’s technology landscape through its strategic partnerships and workforce expansion. Since opening a delivery centre in Calgary last year, Mphasis has enhanced the region’s technology […]
Calgary’s CreditApp at Forefront of Next-Gen Financing
A Calgary-based startup is using smart technology to create simple loans. “We approach things a little differently,” states Quantifi, an Alberta fintech. “We use predictive analytics, artificial intelligence, and other data to create personalized loans.” The company digitally links an applicant’s bank account to instantly verify income. Next, machine learning algorithms “see things that other […]
Calgary Recognized for Livability as Tech Takes Over
Calgary is Canada’s third-best city for overall living in 2023, according to an annual ranking of the world’s top urban metropoles. Globally, powerhouses London, Paris, and New York predictably captured the top three slots on the list. Within Canada, Toronto won out, placing 24th overall. Montreal, at 57th overall, ranks second in Canada. This year, […]
Calgary Fintech Helps Businesses Grow Quickly
A Calgary-based financial technology startup is empowering small and medium businesses to take control of their working capital by solving credit terms and getting them paid for their verified invoices. Quickly Technologies offers an “Earned Revenue Access” platform to receive all invoices and bills. How does it work? First, a service provider or vendor sends you […]
DealPoint Helps Canadian Companies Capture Capital
The founders of a financial technology startup believe that companies should be able to focus on their core business without the process of raising investment capital becoming a distraction or a drain of time and resources. Built by domain experts with deep roots in private capital, Alberta’s DealPoint offers a platform designed to help clients […]