The 2024 Proptech Showcase made a dynamic return to the KPMG Pitch Stage at the Platform Innovation Centre this week, highlighting groundbreaking tech solutions for real estate. Nine proptech startups presented their innovations, aiming to revolutionize property management, construction, and smart city development. Promise Robotics, co-founded by CEO Ramtin Attar, emerged as this year’s winner. […]
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Quickly Announces New Partnership to Enhance Early Payment Solutions for Construction Industry
Calgary’s Quickly has announced a strategic partnership with hh2 Cloud Services, a leading provider of cloud-based back-office solutions for the construction industry. The collaboration leverages hh2’s advanced iPaaS (Integration Platform as a Service) solution to integrate Quickly’s platform with Sage 300 Construction and Real Estate, enhancing financial operations for construction businesses. An Early Payment Platform, Quickly focuses […]
#YYCTechSurge: Celebrating Tech at the Calgary Surge Home Opener
To celebrate the Calgary Surge‘s season opener, Platform Calgary is hosting #YYCTechSurge on May 21st. The collaborative event with the Canada Elite Basketball League (CEBL) basketball team will showcase the innovation, creativity, and vibrancy of Calgary’s tech sector. At the Calgary Surge season opener an entire broadcast-visible section at Scotiabank Saddledome has been reserved for […]
Alberta Armada Sets Sail for SXSW to Highlight Innovation, Foster Growth
Alberta Innovates and its Scaleup Growth and Accelerator Program announced this month that dozens of high-potential regional startups will be attending the iconic annual tech and culture event SXSW in March. Fifty delegates will participate in curated meetings and attend invite-only networking events in an effort to make connections, attract investors, and take in learning […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2024
2023 is in the rearview mirror and we can safely say it was a good year for the Calgary tech community and for Alberta’s tech scene as a whole. Of note, the city has earned a ranking among the world’s top 60 emerging startup ecosystems by Startup Genome, a global policy and research organization. We […]
Quickly Raises $10 Million Round Led by Thin Air Labs for Early Payment Platform
Calgary fintech Quickly has raised a $10 million seed financing round led by Thin Air Labs, with participation from Plug And Play, ATB Financial along with new and existing shareholders. Quickly is an Early Payment Platform (EPP) provider for small and mid-sized businesses and the debt and equity financing will support recruiting efforts, US expansion, and growth for […]
Calgary Fintech Helps Businesses Grow Quickly
A Calgary-based financial technology startup is empowering small and medium businesses to take control of their working capital by solving credit terms and getting them paid for their verified invoices. Quickly Technologies offers an “Earned Revenue Access” platform to receive all invoices and bills. How does it work? First, a service provider or vendor sends you […]
Five Calgary Startups Reach Top 12 For National Fintech Award
From an initial batch of 150 standout applications from startups across Canada, the 2023 Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award has announced their Top 12 startups. With a focus on everything from revolutionizing the housing and renovation industry to streamlining credit applications and optimizing the capital raising process, the finalists are redefining the financial landscape across Canada. Among the […]
Calgary’s Largest Startup-focused Showcase Announces Top 10 Startups of 2022
As the signature event of Innovation Week, Launch Party is the largest startup-focused showcase of the year and spotlights some of Calgary’s most promising startups. From nanotech healthcare solutions to personalized digital real estate transactions, 10 Calgary startups are poised to make their mark in the global innovation community. This year’s Launch Party will be the 13th annual pitch […]