From an initial batch of 150 standout applications from startups across Canada, the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award has announced their Top 12 startups. With a focus on everything from revolutionizing the housing and renovation industry to streamlining credit applications and optimizing the capital raising process, the finalists are redefining the financial landscape across Canada. Among the […]
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Calgary Firm Helps DIYers Plan, Execute Renovations with AI Guidance
Americans spent nearly $500 billion on home improvements last year. And consumers are willing to spend even more money on renovations and property upgrades, but a skilled labour shortage has many in North America turning to DIY alternatives. A Calgary company believes that its technology can assist these consumers through projects. IrisCX, which offers a […]
Calgary on Digital Display for Canadian Real Estate Investors
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 […]
Calgary, Edmonton Rank Among Canada’s Most Loyal Workforces
Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” of Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals in Canada since 2020. More recently, CBRE’s 2023 Scoring Tech Talent report found that Calgary experienced a 61% growth in tech talent over five years—the second-highest […]
Calgary Eyes Hydrogen Tech as Major Contributor to ‘Net Zero’ Possibility
The Premier of Alberta is not convinced that “Net Zero” energy goals can be met by 2035. “I think it’s quite frankly it’s unachievable to have all industrial power, all heating, all transportation all on a net-zero power grid by 2035,” Smith said in an interview with The Western Standard’s Nigel Hannaford. “I don’t even want […]
Revolutionizing Wildfire Prediction: Skymount’s Firemark AI Delivers 30-Day Forecasts with 90% Accuracy
Traditional methods of wildfire prediction often rely on historical data and meteorological models, often leading to errors and insufficient time for effective response. Recognizing the gravity of this challenge, Calgary’s Skymount Global is harnessing the potential of AI and advanced machine learning algorithms to create a platform capable of delivering timely and precise wildfire predictions. […]
Calgary’s Brightsquid to Hatch Digital Health Innovation Academy in Alberta
Brightsquid Secure Communications believes that the healthcare sector needs more innovation. “Government-run healthcare organizations aren’t structured to innovate in a timely or efficient way,” the Alberta health-tech firm laments, adding that “most health technology companies fail against strict privacy standards, lengthy negotiations to integrate with established technology vendors, and government procurement cycles that can take years.” That is […]
Innovation Investment to Power Launch of Alberta Science Park
A regional nonprofit organization targeting Alberta’s internet-of-things space this month secured nearly one million dollars in funding toward one of its signature endeavours, the Alberta Science Park. The Alberta IoT Association garnered $750,000 through the Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Development Partnerships Program, which invests organizations that support technology companies and innovation in the region. “With a […]
Alberta Nonprofit Spurs Innovation with Neuro-Tech Hackathon
From its humble origins as a student group from the University of Alberta, NeurAlbertaTech has become a beacon in the region’s neurotechnology realm, establishing itself as a hub for neuroscience aficionados, budding entrepreneurs, and industry veterans. Starting as a team of undergrads in early 2019, NeurAlbertaTech today marks its footprint through hosting neurotech events and […]
ATB Ventures Launches Oliu: Secure Identity Verification Solution for SMEs’ Digital Growth
ATB Ventures has announced the release of its SME-tailored solution as part of its digital identity management platform, Oliu™. With the rise of digitization and small and medium businesses representing a significant share of Canada’s economy, now more than ever, transforming these businesses digitally is critical. At the core of every digital interaction is identity, and every digital […]