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 […]
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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 […]