Calgary’s downtown core will soon be home to a new premium coworking space as Pavilion Cowork expands beyond British Columbia for the first time. The company, known for its high-end, community-focused workspaces in Vancouver, is opening a 14,906-square-foot location at 550 6th Avenue SW in Fall 2025. The Calgary hub will feature 47 private offices and […]
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Alberta Cancer Foundation Joins CDL Cancer to Accelerate Breakthroughs in Cancer Care
The Alberta Cancer Foundation (ACF) is the newest partner of the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) Cancer program, joining a growing initiative focused on advancing technologies that aim to transform cancer care and improve patient outcomes. Launched in 2022 through a partnership with the Canadian Cancer Society, CDL Cancer is a specialized stream for early-stage science […]
Calgary’s Kaleidoscope XR Garners Funding to Improve Healthcare Training with AI Tech
An Alberta-based upstart this month received capital toward its tech-forward approach to tackling the complex problem of dementia. By 2030, it has been estimated that nearly one million Canadians will be living with dementia, and experts warn there is already an urgent need for better training and more support for those caring for individuals with […]
Helcim Speeds Up Merchant Payouts with Faster Deposits
Calgary’s own Helcim has announced the rollout of “Faster Deposits,” a new feature aimed at accelerating cash flow for small and mid-sized businesses across North America — at no extra cost. Designed to eliminate the traditional 1-3 day wait time for credit card payments to settle, Faster Deposits leverages real-time payment networks including Interac Instant in Canada, […]
Calgary’s PrePad Secures $3.9 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Drilling and Completions Software
PrePad, a Calgary-based tech innovator, has raised $3.9 million in seed funding to expand its cloud-based software solutions for drilling and completions. The company has been named one of Calgary.tech’s startups to watch this year. PrePad’s platform optimizes capital lifecycle management and execution strategies, providing a transformative approach for the energy sector. This new funding […]
Shannon Vander Meulen to Share Startup Journey at Women in Tech Series
Calgary-based startup WaitWell is transforming the way people wait in line. By enabling customers to join queues through a mobile device or on-site kiosk—and receive real-time text notifications about their wait time—WaitWell is modernizing service delivery and streamlining operations for organizations. The company was recently selected by the state of Nevada to reduce lineups at […]
UK’s Osney Capital Launches New Fund, Helping Cybersecurity Startups Jump Across the Pond
Osney Capital has closed its first venture capital fund with more than $92 million to invest in early-stage cybersecurity startups across the United Kingdom and Canada. As reported by BetaKit, the UK-based firm is planning on setting up shop in Calgary to support its cross-border ambitions. The new Calgary office will be led by partner […]
Pizza Hut and Startup Canada Launch Entrepreneur Grants in Calgary
Calgary will host the national kickoff of the 2025 Startup Canada Tour on April 29th, launching a new three-year partnership between Pizza Hut Canada and Startup Canada aimed at empowering the country’s next generation of entrepreneurs. Through Pizza Hut’s Equal Slice Program, the company will co-present the tour and invest $300,000 in cash grants, alongside […]
AgeCare and Platform Calgary Partner to Advance Innovation in Senior Living
AgeCare, a leader in Canada’s continuing care industry, has teamed up with Platform Calgary to drive innovation in the growing AgeTech sector. The new partnership aims to foster innovation in aging tech, health, and senior living by connecting tech startups with industry leaders, policymakers, and healthcare providers. Through events, ecosystem development, and strategic partnerships, the […]
Battery Recycling in Alberta Just Got Easier with Launch of Province-wide Platform
As electrified technologies take over, one problem does arise: the prevalence of dead batteries and how to dispose of them in a way that doesn’t negatively impact the environment. Seeking to further contribute to Canada’s circular economy, a North American battery collection and recycling organization this month announced the launch of its “Recycle Your Batteries, […]