A company emerging out of Calgary is developing products that support large-scale drone mapping and inspection in real time. The technology from Dronnix, founded by University of Calgary graduate Salar Ghaffarian, bears applications for natural disasters, solar arrays, and road infrastructure. “The University of Calgary helped me a lot,” Ghaffarian recently informed Innovate Calgary. Ghaffarian, […]
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New Playbook Aims to Unlock Potential of Social Innovation at Universities in Canada
Universities hold “significant potential” as catalysts and contributors to solutions that address complex social challenges. This is the stance of Innovate Calgary, which recently launched a “playbook” on this topic. “We are proud to introduce the Unlocking Universities for Social Innovation Playbook, a resource designed to help post-secondary institutions strengthen their capacity to support social […]
Aerospace Innovation Hub Opens at Calgary Airport
The Aerospace Innovation Hub is now fully operational at the Calgary International Airport, marking a key milestone for Calgary’s aerospace and advanced technology ecosystem. Launched by Innovate Calgary in partnership with the University of Calgary, the hub is designed to help researchers, startups, and industry partners move aerospace innovations from lab to market. A grand […]
Calgary Selects Two Startups as Winners of Global Soaring Higher Innovation Challenge
Earlier this year, Innovate Calgary’s Aerospace Innovation Hub alongside WestJet and Calgary Airports launched the Soaring Higher Innovation Challenge. The Soaring Higher Innovation Challenge was a global call for innovative solutions to elevate the guest experience in air travel, inviting startups and smaller enterprises to showcase game-changing technologies. “We are thrilled to collaborate with YYC […]
Social Innovation Hub Launches ‘Mission to Market’ Hackathon for Calgary Nonprofits
In June, Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub hosted a “Non-Profit Listening Session.” The roundtable-style event brought together nonprofit leaders from across Alberta to surface challenges, share experiences, and explore new ways to strengthen the nonprofit ecosystem. The session affirmed that “nonprofits are under constant pressure to do more with less,” according to Innovate Calgary. This […]
Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre Readies Next Chapter of Local Cleantech Support
Innovate Calgary announced this week that it is passing on the leadership of the Energy Transition Centre to ETC Foundation. ETC Foundation is a newly launched non-profit organization. Now three years old, Calgary’s Energy Transition Centre supports researchers and startups across stages of their innovation and commercialization journey. The Centre is home to some of […]
Social Innovation Hub to Release Report at ‘Pivotal Moment’ in Growth of Calgary Startup Ecosystem
Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub announced this week that it is preparing to release a report on the region’s startup ecosystem later this month. The SIH believes Calgary “is at a pivotal moment in its growth,” and that the city must “make data-driven, steadfast decisions to unlock a prosperous future for everyone.” As Calgary’s startup […]
Calgary Entrepreneur Launches SageMaster AI to Help Students Enter Canadian Workforce
A company out of Calgary is utilizing artificial intelligence to help Canadians land work. Alberta’s SageMaster AI offers a digital platform built to reduce friction and boost efficiency when it comes to searching for jobs. The startup was launched by engineer Neji Tawo, who previously worked on AI innovation built around Amazon’s Alexa product. “Before […]
A.I. and Agtech Win in Red Deer at Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024
Innovate Calgary announced the winners of the recent Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024. The Rural Founders Pitch Competition is designed to support entrepreneurs outside of Alberta’s tech hubs with resources, coaching, and a platform to showcase their innovations. The Competition, held on October 17th at the Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre in […]
Social Innovation Hub Launches Program at Intersection of Art and Entrepreneurship
Last year, Calgary.tech covered the launch of Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub. A partnership between the University of Calgary and Innovate Calgary, the Social Innovation Hub has been brewing since 2021. The Hub aims to foster innovation through a range of programs and resources including mentorship, workshops, events, and access to funding. This month, Innovate […]