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 […]
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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 […]
Recently Funded Acceleware Piloting Cleantech to Innovate Alberta Oilsands
Canada’s ambitious climate goals have Alberta’s cleantech economy buzzing as innovative startups disrupt traditional models with an eye toward sustainability and renewability. Acceleware is among the decarbonization technology startups playing the field in Alberta. The Calgary-based firm, founded in 2004, deals in seismic imaging software solutions. The company believes its state-of-the-art high fidelity imaging provides […]
Valhalla Brings Together Early-stage Investors At Vantage Summit in Calgary
This week Canada’s early-stage investors and founders will meet in Calgary at Valhalla Private Capital‘s Vantage, Early-Stage Investing 2023 Summit. Taking place on March 22nd, the day-long summit will take a dive deep into the asset class as an investment strategy and explore how the sector can create more global opportunities for startups and investors […]
Up To $20 Million Up For Grabs With Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge
Alberta Innovates has announced the start of Phase III of the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge (CFGC). Up to $20 million will be available to selected teams in Phase III as they work to successfully demonstrate that they can produce pre-commercial amounts of carbon fibre from Alberta bitumen. In Phase III of CFGC, teams will concentrate […]
Why Alberta is Taking Over SXSW
When we received word that more than four dozen Alberta-based startups were marching toward Texas for this year’s South by Southwest, it felt like the rumblings of war. Perhaps not war, but exciting nonetheless: Alberta Innovates has summoned 50 local ventures to the battlefield of SXSW to take on the iconic annual event in Austin […]