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 […]
Alberta Innovates
Digital Carbon Bank Aims to Make Alberta Proud at SXSW
This year’s South by Southwest conference in Texas kicks off March 10th and, thanks to Alberta Innovates, 50 Alberta ventures will be making the trip. The companies are graduates of Alberta Innovates’ Scale-up and Growth Accelerator Program and represent the province’s strength in agri-food, sustainability, health, and digital technologies sectors. Considerable effort has gone into […]
Alberta Sends 50 Startups to SXSW Conference
This year’s South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in Austin, Texas kicks off on March 10th and, thanks to Alberta Innovates, 50 high potential Alberta ventures will be making the trip. The companies are graduates of Alberta Innovates’ Scale-up and Growth Accelerator Program and represent the province’s strength in agri-food, sustainability, health, and digital technologies sectors. […]
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence Unveils $20 Million in Funding to Fuel Alberta Cleantech
The Hydrogen Centre of Excellence was recently launched by Alberta Innovates in order to accelerate technology and innovation across the hydrogen value chain, closing gaps to strengthen Alberta’s hydrogen economy and provide support across the entire hydrogen system, from production to end use. The centre aims to help make Alberta a world leader in the […]
SVG Ventures THRIVE Launches Global Pioneer Fund with Farm Credit Canada as Lead Investor
SVG Ventures THRIVE is aiming to raise $75 million for its third fund dedicated to supporting global agrifood startups developing sustainable solutions. Called the “Pioneer Fund,” SVG Ventures Thrive plans to make initial investments in seed to Series A stage agrifood startups. Federal Crown corp Farm Credit Canada (FCC) has been confirmed as the lead investor […]
Alberta Innovates and 500 Global Reveal Accelerator Startups Ahead of Demo Day
Alberta Innovates and 500 Global this week unveiled their second batch of the Alberta Accelerator by 500. The partnership between the provincial government corporation and California-born venture capital fund saw 18 startups from around the world attend a rigorous 12-week program. The program culminates in Demo Day on October 20 in Calgary. “Given the strong momentum […]
Hydrogen Centre of Excellence Launches $20 Million Tech Competition
Alberta Innovates and the Government of Alberta have announced the first Advancing Hydrogen – Competition 1 program with $20 million dollars available over 24 months to support projects. This competition is open to technology developers, industry, industrial associations, small and medium-sized enterprises, research and development (R&D) organizations, post-secondary institutions, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and government research labs. Proposals are being accepted […]