When people discuss Canada’s tech startup hubs, Calgary is increasingly mentioned but Edmonton still often remains out of the picture. It should be known, however, that Edmonton’s innovation ecosystem is currently thriving thanks to a “broad spectrum of disciplines driven by a dynamic blend of technology advancement, research, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit.” This is according […]
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CarboMat Joins Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator’s Fourth Cohort
The Rice Alliance Clean Energy Accelerator helps seed-stage startups from around the world developing clean energy solutions achieve technical and commercial milestones that accelerate development, establish market adoption, and expand their reach. This week the accelerator announced the ventures for their fourth cohort. The 12 ventures in Class 4 are driving innovation in Advanced Materials, […]
Carbon Upcycling Named Technology Pioneer by World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum has announced its cohort of 2024 Technology Pioneers. Just one Canadian startup was recognized and that company calls Calgary home – Carbon Upcycling. The select group of 100 leading tech startups are focused on applying new breakthroughs to develop clean energy solutions, healthcare innovation and progress in biotech, space, and neurotechnology. […]
Edmonton Office Named ‘Building of the Year’ by Energy Star Canada
Oil Country isn’t exactly known for its green-tech, but Alberta is quietly transitioning toward a cleaner economy. As clean-tech innovation gains steam throughout Alberta, businesses and buildings across the province are working to optimize energy efficiency. For example, regional upstarts like Eavor, Carbon Upcycling, and Summit Nanotech are developing tech-forward solutions to various critical issues. […]
INVENTURES Names 2024 Startup Pitch Competition Winners
Thousands of dollars were on the line along with exposure to a global audience and tech investors for the 30 companies that hit the stage at the INVENTURES 2024 Startup Pitch Competition. The competition was divided into six competitions, each with a $10,000 prize and five finalists who pitched live on stage during the conference. […]
Caerus Oil and Gas Taps Freshly Funded Qube for Emissions Monitoring Tech
Earlier this year, Qube Technologies secured a Series B round of capital to advance innovation, broaden international reach, and reinforce its position as a provider of continuous emissions monitoring for high-emitting industries. So far: Success. Qube Technologies will see its continuous monitoring platform deployed across 50 sites in Colorado’s Piceance basin, the company revealed recently. […]
What’s Happening in Calgary’s Tech Scene Right Now? More Than You Probably Think
Tech remains hot in Calgary. The newly minted “Blue Sky City” is not the biggest tech hub in Canada (that’s Toronto) or even the fastest-growing (that would be Vancouver). But it might be the feistiest, and at any rate it’s certainly one worth keeping an eye on. Determined to polish up its industrial image in […]
Pitch Perfect: Inventures 2024 Startup Competition Offers Global Exposure and $60K in Prizes
Thousands of dollars are on the line along with exposure to a global audience and technology investors for 30 companies that have made the final cut for the Inventures Startup Pitch Competition. Inventures 2024 is fast approaching, and a select group of companies have been identified as the finalists for this year’s pitch competition. There […]
Carbon Upcycling Working with BURNCO to Install Low-Carbon Concrete in Calgary
Calgary’s Carbon Upcycling has announced its initial 2024 delivery of 200 tonnes of CO2-enhanced fly ash to BURNCO Rock Products as part of a ground-breaking initiative to deploy low-carbon concrete in the City of Calgary. Carbon Upcycling is a leader in circular decarbonization solutions for hard-to-abate sectors, including cement, steel, and mining. BURNCO is a long-time Calgary-based […]
Empowering Alberta’s Future: Unveiling a Vision for a Decarbonized Electricity System by 2050
As the Government of Alberta commits to realizing a net-zero economy by 2050, the electricity system has emerged as the linchpin for achieving this ambitious goal. It is the first domino in a sequence of systemic transformations poised to drive decarbonization across all sectors. Social innovation leader The Energy Futures Lab today released Leading the Charge: A Vision for Alberta’s Electricity […]