A new youth-driven innovation hub is making waves in Calgary’s startup ecosystem. Ascend Calgary, launched by University of Calgary sophomore Sam Cruz, is providing a dedicated space where young people can collaborate, create, and showcase their projects—whether in startups, hardware, DJing, or storytelling. Cruz was soon joined by co-founder Seleem Badawy, who was inspired by […]
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Info-Tech Set to IGNITE Strategic Thinking Among Tech Pros in Calgary Next Month
The month of April is set to deliver a technology event in Calgary. Powered by Ontario’s Info-Tech Research Group, IGNITE 2025 will bring together a lineup of “experts to guide regional leaders in navigating IT strategy, governance, and digital transformation.” The event will feature Mark Roman, managing partner at Info-Tech, alongside analysts and industry thought […]
Calgary’s Knead Wins at SXSW Pitch for Tackling Food Waste
Calgary-based Knead Technologies has taken top honors in the AgTech & Food category at the 2025 SXSW Pitch competition in Austin, Texas. The company, which connects food waste with food reuse, impressed judges with its innovative approach to addressing global food insecurity. Knead Tech was one of 45 startups competing across nine categories in the […]
Inventures 2025 Seeks Breakthrough Innovations in Brain Health
With brain health emerging as one of the most urgent medical challenges of our time, Inventures 2025 has launched the Global Brain Health Challenge, a competition aimed at small and medium enterprises (SMEs) developing groundbreaking solutions for cognitive health. From Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s to depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injuries, millions worldwide are affected by […]
Innovate Calgary Launches Global Innovation Challenge to Improve Air Travel
Innovate Calgary’s Aerospace Innovation Hub, in partnership with The Calgary Airport Authority and WestJet, has launched the Soaring Higher Innovation Challenge, a global competition aimed at enhancing the air travel experience. The initiative invites startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to propose innovative solutions across booking, baggage handling, and other aspects of air travel. […]
Startup TNT’s Summit XI Helps Founders Secure Funding and Build Connections
For early-stage startups looking to secure funding and build investor relationships, Startup TNT’s Investment Summit XI offers a valuable opportunity. With applications now open, founders can gain access to seed-stage investment, refine their pitch, and join a growing community of high-growth startups. Since launching, Startup TNT has facilitated over $17 million in investments across 100+ […]
Alberta Securities Commission Issues Public ‘Investor Alert’ Over Canadian Crypto Scam
If anyone is wondering why the fear of fraud is high in Canada today, here is one example. The Alberta Securities Commission recently issued a public statement warning citizens about the prevalence of scams orienting around alleged crypto investment opportunities. As part of Fraud Prevention Month, the ASC specifically warned about a viral crypto scam […]
Calgary’s Cashew Secures Top Investment at Women Innovation Summit
Calgary-based Cashew emerged as the top-funded startup at DMZ’s Women Innovation Summit, securing $190,000 in investments from DMZ Ventures ($150,000) and The Firehood ($40,000). The AI-driven market research platform was one of four women-led startups awarded funding at the Toronto event, which saw a total of $535,000 invested in promising female entrepreneurs. Now in its […]
Foresight Canada Launches Earth Tech: Adapt to Boost Alberta’s Climate Resilience
Foresight Canada has introduced Earth Tech: Adapt, a nine-month accelerator program aimed at expediting the development of climate adaptation technologies across sectors vital to Alberta, including agriculture, forestry, infrastructure, energy, and water management. Alberta has been experiencing significant climate-related challenges. The province has faced severe droughts impacting agricultural productivity, as well as devastating wildfires that […]
As Richard Sutton Wins Major Award, the Machine Learning Pioneer Shares Doubts About Today’s AI
A Canadian pioneer in advancing artificial intelligence has earned prestigious accolades. The Association for Computing Machinery this week named Andrew Barto and Richard Sutton as the recipients of the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award for developing the conceptual and algorithmic foundations of reinforcement learning. In a series of papers beginning in the 1980s, Barto and […]