Alberta’s technology leaders were in the spotlight Thursday evening as Start Alberta hosted its 8th annual Tech Awards at the Betty Andrews Recital Hall, celebrating standout achievements across 10 categories and highlighting the province’s growing innovation momentum. The event recognized companies and founders shaping Alberta’s tech economy, including Ontopical earning Deal of the Year, Orennia […]
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Calgary’s Ontopical Acquired by SOVRA to Power GovTech Expansion
Calgary-based Ontopical has been acquired by SOVRA, North America’s leading public sector procurement platform, in a move that underscores the growing role of Alberta startups in shaping the continent’s GovTech landscape. Ontopical, an AI-driven government intelligence platform, helps suppliers identify early-stage opportunities before formal requests for proposals are issued. Its proprietary AI, “Oliver,” scans more […]
Ontopical Raises $3.3 Million to Expand AI-Driven Government Contract Platform
Calgary’s Ontopical has secured a $3.3 million seed extension round co-led by Rhino Ventures and Graphite Ventures and supported by Accelerate Fund III. The round also incorporates a grant from Alberta Innovates. To date, Ontopical has raised over $6 million in funding. Ontopical’s AI-driven data and intelligence platform makes it possible for the private sector to detect early […]