In a landmark contribution to post-secondary education in Alberta, Imperial Oil Limited has donated a $37 million research facility to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), marking the largest corporate gift of its kind in the province’s history. The 40,000-square-foot building, located in Calgary’s Quarry Park and newly named the Imperial Energy Innovation Centre, […]
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OCIF Invests $709,000 in SAIT Aerospace Lab to Boost Calgary’s Economy
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) has announced a three-year investment of up to $709,000 in the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Aerospace Composite Materials Lab (ACML). This initiative aims to strengthen Calgary’s aerospace sector, diversify the local economy, and address critical workforce skill gaps. The funding will enable the ACML to enhance Calgary’s […]
SAIT Launches New Micro-credential Course on Emerging Technologies and AI for Leaders
Society 5.0 is partnering with the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) to empower organizations to effectively harness digital technologies, address complex business challenges, and seize new opportunities in an increasingly digital marketplace. Society 5.0 is a non-profit, member-based association that connects industry with the technology ecosystem to propel the paradigm shifts of tomorrow. As […]
OCIF Invests $996,000 in SAIT’s ACT Hub to Boost Construction Innovation
Today the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) announced an investment of almost $1 million over three years into the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Alternative Construction Technologies (ACT) Hub to accelerate new construction and manufacturing materials and processes development. Part of the Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) within […]
Going Beyond the Blue Sky: Calgary Aims at Aerospace Sector with Innovation, Funding
There was a stir of controversy when Calgary recently nicknamed itself “Blue Sky City”—a city which already boasts multiple organically grown titles, including Stampede City and Cowtown. The rebranding effort involved a whopping 129 organizations across 26 sectors over two years and, among other intentions, reflects Calgary’s statistically-backed reputation as Canada’s sunniest city (based on […]
SolarSteam and Summit Nanotech Among Finalists for 2023 Alberta Cleantech Awards
The finalists for the 1st annual Alberta Cleantech Awards have been announced. Chosen from over 50 nominations, these companies and organizations reflect the best of Alberta cleantech. The Alberta Cleantech Awards ceremony will be a live event this year with finalists and program partners gathering in Calgary on April 27th. Among the companies nominated in for […]