The federal government is investing in Alberta businesses developing defence technologies. As part of the national Defence Industrial Strategy, more than $9 million in funding from Prairies Economic Development Canada will support six regional firms advancing innovation through the Regional Defence Investment Initiative. “Canada’s sovereignty and security depend on a strong and resilient domestic defence […]
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Dragon-Style Event Tackles ‘Unprecedented Water Challenges’ with Youthful Innovation
A group of young innovators gathered this month at the Platform Innovation Centre in Calgary to pitch market-ready solutions which aim to address the escalating water issues facing the Prairies, with teams taking home more than $35,000 in seed funding prizes. “The Prairies are facing unprecedented water challenges,” explains Soula Chronopoulos, President of AquaAction. The […]
Mixed Investment Positions Alberta as an ‘Aerospace and Defence Innovation Leader’
The Government of Canada this month commented that the defence industry must be prioritized “in a dangerous and divided world.” This week, Canada earmarked funding for an organization based out of Alberta that is seeking to innovate the defence industry. The federal government unveiled $2 million in funding for ConvergX Global Solutions. ConvergX connects industry […]
Eight Calgary Innovators Garner PrairiesCan Funding to Bolster Tech, Boost Reach
Calgary is full of fast-growing upstarts. The federal government this week announced that it is supporting some of these Alberta companies through its latest round of financial investment. George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, unveiled $13 million in funding for eight local firms. “Calgary has become a hothouse for innovation, attracting talent and […]
Alberta Secures $8.4M Federal Investment for Quantum Innovation
Alberta’s growing strength in quantum technologies is receiving a significant boost, with the Government of Canada announcing a federal investment of over $8.4 million for three major projects aimed at advancing quantum research and commercialization. The announcement was made by George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, […]
PrairiesCan Invests $15.6M to Boost Alberta’s Innovation and Support 1,100 Jobs
The federal government is committed to enabling Alberta’s small- and medium-sized businesses to capitalize on new opportunities and build on the region’s strengths in creating products and services that the world needs. To demonstrate that commitment, Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) has announced an investment of more than $15.6 million for 16 projects across Alberta […]
Government Funds 14 Projects to Boost Agricultural Tech, Innovation Across Alberta
Through coordination across all levels of government and in partnership with industry, Canada is hoping to enable Alberta’s small- and medium-sized businesses to capitalize on opportunities. Specifically, Prairies Economic Development Canada is seeking to build upon Alberta’s reputation as an “agricultural powerhouse” by investing more than $20 million across projects commercializing innovative products, technologies, and […]
Leveling Up Alberta: Scaffold’s Power Play to Transform the Gaming Industry
A brand new initiative wants to revolutionize Alberta’s gaming industry landscape with startups at the forefront. In partnership with Alberta Innovates and PrairiesCan, Scaffold aims to double the number of small and medium-sized businesses in the province’s gaming sector by fostering innovation and attracting investment for promising startups. Led by Matt Toner, Managing Partner of Shred Capital, […]
Alberta Innovates Launches $4.25 Million IDEATE Program to Accelerate Digital Health Innovations
Today at the Inventures conference in Calgary Alberta Innovates announced funding for a new program called IDEATE – the Innovative Digital Engagement and Tech Evaluation in Alberta. Developed in partnership with Prairies Economic Development Canada, IDEATE promises to help innovators find technology testers and validators that will help advance their ideas into the marketplace quickly […]
Litus Named Venture of the Year at 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has announced the winners of the second annual Alberta Cleantech Awards, recognizing outstanding achievement in the field of cleantech. Alberta is becoming a world leader in the development of cleantech solutions, spanning renewable energy, agritech, and carbon capture and storage, Foresight believes. With categories for innovative ventures, forward-thinking funders, and community supporters, the […]