Earlier this year, a report from national law firm Osler found Canada’s tech sector and financial markets in a tumultuous state, churning between post-pandemic recovery and an uncertain economy amid a backdrop of rising interest rates. But Osler also uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth […]
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Foresight Seeks Alberta Startups to Tackle Climate Challenges
Canada’s net-zero goals appear impossible to achieve on schedule and may come at the expense of some industries and economies. The unreasonable nature of the federal targets has created friction; Alberta premier Danielle Smith, for example, does not intend to recognize the mandates. Even so, much of the private sector remains following the roadmap of […]
TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good Invests $40 Million in 26 Companies in 2022
The TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good has released its second annual impact report detailing the nearly $40 million of its initial $100 million investment commitment. According to the report the Fund has almost doubled its portfolio to 26 mission-driven startups and is generating promising early results with portfolio companies delivering a 155 per cent revenue […]
Pilot Empowers Calgary Homeowners to Reduce Carbon Footprint and Save Money
Alberta Ecotrust Foundation is running a first-of-its-kind-in-Canada pilot in Alberta that allows homeowners to assess their energy use, identify potential cost savings, and show how they could reduce their home carbon footprint. With support from the Alberta Real Estate Foundation, the digital home energy labels pilot project for Edmonton and Calgary uses technology from Vancouver-based cleantech software […]
Five Alberta Startups Growing with Capital in 2023
According to Osler’s 2023 Deal Points Report, “Ontario and British Columbia have the highest concentration of companies raising a financing round.” But that is not to dismiss Alberta. The spirited province accounts for 11% of the share, the report shows, which is marked growth over the previous figure of 9%. Indeed, Osler’s Calgary office reported on […]
How Enhance Energy Utilizes Alberta’s Carbon Emissions on Road to Net-Zero
Enhance Energy, a carbon management company, is among Alberta-based firms leading the way in sustainable energy solutions for the province and Canada. With over 3.5 million tonnes of CO2 emissions permanently sequestered in Central Alberta as of 2022, the Enhance team leverages experience in the planning, design, implementation, and operation of large-scale carbon capture and […]
Energy Futures Lab Connects Alberta Ecosystem to Tackle ‘Innovation Challenges’
Energy Futures Lab, a non-profit organization based in Alberta, is at the forefront of the energy transition. Alberta’s energy system has long been a topic of debate and controversy, with issues ranging from addressing climate change to concerns about the health and well-being of communities affected by the industry. In response, Energy Futures Lab was […]
Meet Dozens of Hiring Tech Companies in Calgary This May
DiscoverTechYYC, an exposition and job fair featuring dozens of Calgary tech companies, looms closer than ever. Taking place at the Platform Innovation Centre on May 5, DiscoverTechYYC is an opportunity for people exploring careers in Calgary’s growing tech sector, including in robotics, software, agtech, cleantech, and fintech. Attendees will be able to connect with Calgary’s […]
University of Alberta to Contribute Expertise to Hydrogen Innovation
Hydrogen technology is booming in Western Canada. BC-based Ionomr Innovations, a manufacturer and designer of next-generation ion exchange membranes and polymers for clean energy systems, has partnered with Sunfire to create an AEM electrolyzer. The Swiss-and-German Sunfire is a global leader in producing industrial electrolyzers based on pressurized alkaline and solid oxide technologies. The collaboration will leverage […]
Ayrton Energy Joins Plug and Play Alberta with Hydrogen Tech
Ayrton Energy is making waves in the world of energy innovation, with groundbreaking technology that enables hydrogen to be stored within an organic liquid. This unique storage approach has the potential to change the way we generate and store energy, with implications for everything from powering homes and businesses to reducing reliance on fossil fuels. […]