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 […]
Alberta Innovates
Douglas Holt Launches Beltline Capital to Support Scaling Businesses
Douglas Holt has announced the launch of Beltline Capital Partners (BCP), a new lending firm focused on providing flexible, non-dilutive financing to small and mid-sized businesses across North America. Holt brings more than six years of experience from Alberta Innovates, where he most recently served as Associate Vice President of Capital Development. At Alberta Innovates […]
Gary Vaynerchuk to Keynote Inventures 2025 in Calgary
Gary Vaynerchuk, a serial entrepreneur, six-time bestselling author, and globally recognized thought leader, has been announced as a keynote speaker at the upcoming Inventures conference in Calgary. Known for building and scaling multiple businesses, including VaynerMedia and VeeFriends, Gary leverages digital innovation and bold strategies to drive success. His unparalleled insights into marketing, entrepreneurship, and […]
Anchors and Engines Among Alberta’s Top Employers in 2025
An annual list of Alberta’s Top Employers has been revealed. The 2025 edition of the list recognized 85 companies based in the province. The list, assembled by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, evaluates organizations based on eight factors: Community involvement, Employee communications, Benefits, Performance management, Upskilling, Time off, Social atmosphere, and the physical Workplace. Among the […]
Inventures 2025 to Shape the Future of Innovation in Calgary
Calgary will host some of the brightest minds in innovation this May as Inventures 2025 takes over the newly opened BMO Centre at Stampede Park. Over three transformative days, this premier global conference promises to redefine the future by uniting visionaries, investors, entrepreneurs, and industry leaders from around the world. The event offers a dynamic […]
Lightstrike Secures $1.1M Seed Funding for Dependency Management
Calgary-based Lightstrike, a startup specializing in application dependency management, has raised its first external funding round, a $1.1 million seed round. Led by Sprout Fund II, the investment was supported by a US-based angel syndicate, including a founding member of Robinhood, Alberta family offices, and Weave VC. Lightstrike, which operates at the intersection of artificial […]
Alberta Innovates ‘Invigorating’ Agricultural Sector Through Investment into Technology
Alberta boasts more than 50 million acres of farmland, while Canada has agriculture-related trade agreements with over 50 other nations—giving the province’s producers market access to 1.5 billion people. To further capitalize on this opportunity, new research funding from Alberta Innovates is targeting technologies that could benefit local food producers as well as open new […]
Upcoming Alberta Conference to Showcase Latest Advancements in Ag-Tech
The upcoming AgSmart 2024 conference is designed with the modern farmer in mind as the event aims to provide producers with the tools and knowledge needed to thrive in today’s increasingly competitive agricultural landscape. Taking place on July 30 and July 31 at Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, this year’s 5th anniversary edition of […]
Alberta Seeks to Accelerate Adoption of Autonomous Agriculture Solutions in Canada
Alberta Innovates is utilizing smart farm networks to foster collaboration between farmers and technologists. Unlike the confines of a laboratory or office, where practical application of emerging tech is minimal, smart farms allow for authentic battle-testing of products and services. This real-world environment provides fertile ground to grow agriculture innovation, according to the provincial organization—offering […]
Alberta Innovates Garners $10M to Help Commercialize Carbon Fibre Innovation
Alberta Innovates recently received funding to establish a specialized production and testing facility that will aim to commercialize technologies which convert Alberta-sourced bitumen into carbon fibre. The provincial organization garnered $10 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada’s Regional Innovation Ecosystems program, it was announced this week. “This funding will accelerate the development and commercialization of […]