Building on signals of strength with the province’s tech economy, Alberta Innovates this week announced $13.6 million in investment across 19 partners. Through the Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Development Partnerships Program, the organization is investing this new funding to support small and medium-sized technology companies in the region. The Program supports the ecosystem by providing services […]
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Decoding Calgary Tech
As Alberta’s technology publication of record, Calgary.tech reports on and discusses at length the many regional entrepreneurs and organizations applying technology and innovation to the Canadian economy. A report from national law firm Osler this year uncovered “impressive signs of growth, renewal, and resilience in the ecosystem” in Alberta, who saw the highest growth for venture capital deals […]
Accelerate Your Tech Startup’s Growth: Join the Alberta Catalyzer Velocity Program for a Power-Packed 8 Weeks
Conceived by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates, the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program represents a coalition of stakeholders including Prairies Economic Development Canada, Edmonton Unlimited, and the City of Calgary’s Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF). As the Scaleup program reaches its two-year milestone, a retrospection unveils impactful contribution to the region’s entrepreneurial landscape. The […]
Alberta Paves the Way as Canada’s Leading Hydrogen Producer: $50 Million Investment Fuels Clean Energy Innovation
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Innovation Consortium Celebrates Success in Scaling Alberta Tech
There has never been a more exciting time to be in tech in Alberta than today. These are the words of Nate Glubish, the Minister of Technology and Innovation for Alberta. To back up his position, he cites a simple fact: “Alberta has more tech companies today than ever before.” According to Glubish, that means […]
Calgary Hosted Innovation and Inspiration at Biggest INVENTURE$ Event Yet
Following a riveting three days, the highly anticipated INVENTURE$ 2023 concluded on a high note. The innovation experience brought together leading minds, industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists, boasting an impressive attendance of over 3,000 participants, along with an additional global digital audience. Hosted by Alberta Innovates, the event, themed “Innovation Overdrive,” spanned eight […]
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 […]
INVENTURE$ Unveils Keynote Speaker as Hype for Event Builds
INVENTURE$ 2023 is set to take over Calgary this May and June across three days of learning, inspiration, and creative collisions. “From rousing keynotes and expert panels, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities, Inventures is the must-attend event of 2023,” organizers state online. “It’s a one-stop opportunity to gauge fast-growing players through pitch competitions […]
Edmonton to Host Inaugural Convention Targeting Cleantech Collaboration
Canada is taking a role in the global transition toward low-carbon fuels, and Alberta is playing its part. The province will host the Canadian Hydrogen Convention next week, slated to run April 25 through 27. It is Canada’s largest event to showcase hydrogen as an enabler to reach net-zero emissions. The development of a clean […]
Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute Receives $30 Million In Funding From Alberta Innovates
The Government of Alberta, through Alberta Innovates, is invested $30 million investment in Amii (Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute) to build Alberta’s AI talent pipeline, accelerate research and commercialization and grow the AI ecosystem. Alberta is already a leader in artificial intelligence. This investment ensures Alberta remains at the forefront of AI. For over twenty years, Alberta has […]