This year’s recipients of the CIX Startup Awards, a showcase of Canada’s rising stars selected by North American investors, have been revealed. The CIX Selection Committee, comprising over 100 investors and experts, evaluated submissions based on six criteria: Business Model, Quality of Product and Service Offering, Innovation, Market Opportunity, Depth of Management, and D.E.I. of […]
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Calgary to Host Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024, Showcasing Cleantech Leaders
The future of Canada’s cleantech industry will be under the spotlight in Calgary as the city hosts Energy Disruptors: UNITE 2024 on October 1 and 2. The event promises to feature some of the country’s top innovators, with additional Calgary-based companies set to showcase their groundbreaking solutions. “It’s rare to have this kind of diversity […]
5 Calgary Tech Companies to Check Out at Global Energy Show Canada
Global Energy Show Canada is taking over Calgary’s newly expanded BMO Centre in Stampede Park for its annual event with a strong focus on technology, innovation, and sustainability. The energy show runs from June 11 to 13 and will host industry leaders and participants from around the world. Alberta’s energy sector is a star attraction […]
Carbonova Raises $6M to Convert Emissions into Carbon Essentials
Calgary startup Carbonova has raised an oversubscribed $6 million equity round for its technology that turns greenhouse gas emissions into carbon materials for sustainable and inexpensive everyday essentials. The University of Calgary spin-off intends to use the net proceeds from the financing to advance its strategy towards building the first commercial demonstration carbon nanofibers unit in […]
Government of Canada Invests in Seven Alberta Cleantechs
Canadian cleantech entrepreneurs are making huge strides on solutions to the world’s most pressing challenges, including technology for energy-efficient buildings, advances in sustainable agriculture and innovation in water security. Cleantech businesses contributed more than $28.2 billion to the Canadian economy in 2021 and exported $9.2 billion in goods and services. In 2021, the cleantech sector employed more than 188,000 […]