Calgary-based energy tech startup PrePad was named “Best in Show” at this year’s SPE ATCE Startup Village held in Houston, earning top honours among a global field of innovators developing technologies to advance the energy sector. The Startup Village, part of the Society of Petroleum Engineers’ (SPE) Annual Technical Conference and Exhibition (ATCE), showcased 10 […]
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PrePad Wins Hart Energy Award for Digital Oilfield Innovation
Calgary-based energy tech innovator PrePad has been awarded the 2025 Meritorious Award for Engineering Innovation in the Digital Oilfield category by Hart Energy. The award recognizes PrePad’s Completions Module, the first completions process simulator designed to help operators simulate and compare well decisions in seconds. “We’re honoured to receive this year’s Meritorious Award for Engineering […]
Calgary’s PrePad Secures $3.9 Million Seed Funding to Revolutionize Drilling and Completions Software
PrePad, a Calgary-based tech innovator, has raised $3.9 million in seed funding to expand its cloud-based software solutions for drilling and completions. The company has been named one of Calgary.tech’s startups to watch this year. PrePad’s platform optimizes capital lifecycle management and execution strategies, providing a transformative approach for the energy sector. This new funding […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2025
Calgary’s tech ecosystem is poised for remarkable growth in 2025, building on its recent recognition among the world’s top 50 emerging startup ecosystems. The city’s tech job market has expanded by over 78% in the past five years, outpacing other Canadian cities and establishing Calgary as a significant player in North America’s innovation landscape. This […]
Calgary’s PrePad Selected for Chevron’s Catalyst Program
PrePad, a Calgary-based SaaS startup revolutionizing oil and gas drilling and completions cost estimation, has been selected for the Catalyst Program, an initiative by Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) aimed at accelerating energy sector innovation. The prestigious program opens doors for PrePad, positioning it alongside global energy innovators. The Catalyst Program, launched by CTV in 2017, […]
‘Disruptive Digital Innovator’ PrePad Leverages Strategic Investment from U.S. Heavyweight
This month Calgary.tech named a few local startups worth eyeing at the Global Energy Show Canada. Held at the newly expanded BMO Centre in Stampede Park, the show recognized some of those startups for their achievements. This included Calgary’s PrePad which offers cloud-based software focused on revolutionizing drilling. The cleantech upstart was named Disruptive Digital Innovator for its advanced […]
Calgary Tech Companies Earn Awards at Global Energy Show Canada
Global Energy Show Canada’s awards were announced at its annual event and a number of Alberta-based companies were recognized for outstanding achievements. The annual event focuses on technology, innovation, and sustainability in the energy industry. It took place at Calgary’s newly expanded BMO Centre in Stampede Park from June 11 to 13. The awards shine […]
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 […]