The Aerospace Innovation Hub is now fully operational at the Calgary International Airport, marking a key milestone for Calgary’s aerospace and advanced technology ecosystem. Launched by Innovate Calgary in partnership with the University of Calgary, the hub is designed to help researchers, startups, and industry partners move aerospace innovations from lab to market. A grand […]
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Calgary Project Garners $3M in Funding to Innovate Energy Storage Systems with AI
SCALE AI this week announced more than $128 million in investments across over 40 projects, marking the Canadian AI clusters largest round of funding to date. The newly announced projects highlight the diverse and transformative applications of AI across a growing range of private and public organizations crucial to the Canadian economy, according to a […]
Calgary Companies Lead the Charge at Global Energy Show Canada 2025 Awards
At the Global Energy Show Canada 2025, held at Calgary’s BMO Centre from June 10 to 12, several Calgary-based companies were recognized for their outstanding achievements in energy technology and innovation. The awards program focused on leadership, sustainability, and the advancement of the energy industry, with Calgary’s homegrown tech companies taking center stage. Here’s a […]
Calgary Recognized as Emerging Tech Hub in Startup Genome’s 2025 Global Report
Calgary has been named an “Emerging Ecosystem to Watch” in Startup Genome’s 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), as the city’s tech sector continues to diversify and grow rapidly. According to the report, Calgary’s startup ecosystem is now valued at $6.7 billion, marking a 13% increase since 2023. The city ranks among the Top 30 […]
Calgary Named Home to Canada’s First XPRIZE Hub
Calgary has officially cemented its role as a national innovation leader with the launch of Canada’s first XPRIZE Hub, hosted by the University of Calgary. Backed by a $1.5 million investment from the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), the new hub positions the city alongside global innovation centres such as Glasgow and Geneva. For over […]
Social Innovation Hub to Release Report at ‘Pivotal Moment’ in Growth of Calgary Startup Ecosystem
Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub announced this week that it is preparing to release a report on the region’s startup ecosystem later this month. The SIH believes Calgary “is at a pivotal moment in its growth,” and that the city must “make data-driven, steadfast decisions to unlock a prosperous future for everyone.” As Calgary’s startup […]
Anchors and Engines Among Alberta’s Top Employers in 2025
An annual list of Alberta’s Top Employers has been revealed. The 2025 edition of the list recognized 85 companies based in the province. The list, assembled by Canada’s Top 100 Employers, evaluates organizations based on eight factors: Community involvement, Employee communications, Benefits, Performance management, Upskilling, Time off, Social atmosphere, and the physical Workplace. Among the […]
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 […]
$57M Investment Aims to Reduce Emissions in Alberta ‘Through Technologies, Not Taxes’
The Government of Alberta, through Alberta Innovates and Emissions Reduction Alberta, this week announced $57 million in innovation funding for 28 projects. The massive investment across different projects is designed to advance a hydrogen economy, reduce emissions, and create jobs in Alberta, according to a statement from the government. “We are funding new, innovative technologies […]
ElevateIP Alberta Receives Federal Funding to Help Startups Harness Innovative Ideas
Many startups lack the sufficient resources, funds, or expertise to develop and implement an effective strategy around intellectual property. It’s a problem that Alberta wants to address. In partnership with the University of Calgary, Innovate Calgary, and Economic Development Lethbridge, ElevateIP Alberta helps business accelerators and incubators equip startups with toolkits to understand and leverage […]