The Government of Alberta, through Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta, this week announced $57 million in innovation funding for 28 projects. The massive investment across different projects is designed to advance a hydrogen economy, reduce emissions, and create jobs in Alberta, according to a statement from the government. “We are funding new, innovative technologies […]
Alberta Innovates
Alberta Innovates to Highlight Opportunities Across Sectors, Region at Sold-Out Summit
One of the province’s largest economic engines recently revealed that it is sponsoring the upcoming Xperience 2024 Leaders’ Summit and Conference. Alberta Innovates is officially a gold sponsor for the Economic Developers of Alberta event, which is slated to run in Kananaskis from April 10th through 12th. Over three days of excitement, the sold-out Xperience […]
Between the Rockies and a Hard Place, InnoTech Alberta Tackles Water Scarcity
Downstream from the Canadian Rocky Mountains in Alberta, locals warn of a crisis quietly unfolding. Melting glaciers, combined with communities growing rapidly through mass immigration, are amplifying demands on a limited water supply. InnoTech Alberta, a subsidiary of Alberta Innovates, is leading a project to explore mountain and ground water hydrology in the province by […]
How Alberta Helped Waterloo Research Grow into Impactful Clean-Tech Innovation
What began in 2013 as a PhD project at the University of Waterloo has turned into a groundbreaking water treatment innovation that is having a notable impact on Alberta’s oil sands. Kitchener-born H2nanO is developing a sustainable and cost-effective water treatment solution for tailings ponds to ensure more water is available for reuse, according to […]
Marketing Wizard Marcus Collins to Discuss Culture and Innovation at INVENTURE$
We have already mentioned how an advanced humanoid robot will be both attendee and exhibition at this year’s INVENTURE$, which each May brings together industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists under one roof in Calgary. Last year, with a theme of “Innovation Overdrive,” a record 3,000 participants spurred “our most successful event yet,” according to […]
Health-Tech Startup BioMimir Graduates from Calgary’s Life Sciences Fellowship
Last year, a medical device company developing biomaterials-based solutions for complex wounds graduated from the 2023 Biomedical Engineering stream of the Creative Destruction Lab program at University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of Business. The Quebec-born BioMimir uses synthetic biomimetics to design biomaterials that are self-adhesive, anti-inflammatory, and anti-fibrotic, with products targeting complex wounds like ulcers, […]
Exploring the Nexus of Humanity and Technology: Dr. Poppy Crum to Keynote at INVENTURE$ 2024
Where does innovation come from? How are new technologies created? Dr. Poppy Crum, an eminent neuroscientist, is coming to INVENTURE$ 2024 to talk about these very things. She will be taking the main stage on Friday May 31, 2024 to deliver a keynote address called the Intersection of Humanity and Technology. “Understanding where innovation comes from […]
Thread Innovations Bringing Carbon Fibre Tech One Step Closer to Commercialization
Regarded as a strategic material in next-generation structure and design, carbon fibre can be significantly stronger than metals such as aluminum and steel, while also offering thermal and conductivity advantages. However, currently most carbon fibre production is neither cost-efficient nor energy-efficient. Last year, we wrote about an Edmonton-based company working toward its vision of unlocking […]
Alberta Armada Sets Sail for SXSW to Highlight Innovation, Foster Growth
Alberta Innovates and its Scaleup Growth and Accelerator Program announced this month that dozens of high-potential regional startups will be attending the iconic annual tech and culture event SXSW in March. Fifty delegates will participate in curated meetings and attend invite-only networking events in an effort to make connections, attract investors, and take in learning […]
David Usher to Ignite Innovation and Creative Thinking at INVENTURE$ in May
We have already mentioned how an advanced humanoid robot will be both attendee and exhibition at this year’s INVENTURE$, which each May brings together industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists under one roof in Calgary. Last year, with a theme of “Innovation Overdrive,” a record 3,000 participants spurred “our most successful event yet,” according to […]