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Jesse Cole

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Jesse Cole is BetaKit's voice in the Prairies, leading coverage east of the Rockies and west of Ontario. Based in Alberta's capital city of Edmonton, Jesse brings more than a decade of reporting experience to the role and an even deeper connection to the cultures that make Canada's Prairie provinces so unique. You can reach Jesse with tips, pitches, or just to chat at jesse.cole@betakit.com.

Edmonton businesses get federal funding to automate homebuilding, manufacturing

April 17, 2026

Several projects include a focus on automating workflows, integrating AI.

Dentistry gig work platform Fairly Staffing aims to help industry meet demand

April 16, 2026

Edmonton startup announced new investment from Accelerate Fund.

Mistral Venture Partners sets up shop in Alberta

April 16, 2026

Following fifth fund closure, VC firm eyes Calgary as the home base for a permanent Alberta expansion.

cybersecurity

TechJutsu launches browser extension to bring MFA to the web

April 14, 2026

The cybersecurity company aims to protect users from “vishing” risks.

New app Think2Switch lets users control devices using their thoughts

April 13, 2026

Startup grew out of University of Calgary initiative.

Former Alberta Innovates exec joins Toast as COO

April 13, 2026

Woman-focused talent recruitment platform recently launched not-for-profit division.

Canada’s first full-stack, university-owned quantum computer comes to USask

March 31, 2026

Quantum computer will be operated by the Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications.

ContactMonkey team

ContactMonkey founder steps down after 16 years, former Intuit leader to be next CEO

March 31, 2026

Jeff Cates had former leadership roles at Intuit Canada, Apple, and HP.

The small Saskatchewan city putting big money behind rural tech founders

March 30, 2026

Rural startups will make their case in Estevan’s third rural pitch competition.

More than $6 million in federal defence funding bound for Alberta

March 27, 2026

Funding will support Edmonton’s Wyvern and the establishment of a new commercialization centre at the U of A.

Feds put nearly $29 million toward cleantech projects across Canada

March 27, 2026

Funded projects include Red Deer solar research and two Saskatchewan projects studying carbon capture technology.

agtech

CAAIN launches $9-million open competition to support AgTech innovation

March 25, 2026

Competition aims to bridge divide between innovation and commercial adoption.

Denvr signs two defence deals to deepen sovereign AI push in Canada

March 25, 2026

Calgary company teams up with Dominion Dynamics on drone simulation and Sapper on intelligence and cyber defence.

calgary

Calgary’s new cleantech research centre gets $4.25-million boost from federal government

March 23, 2026

CFI investment will help CeFar improve low-carbon tech like batteries and fuel cells.

Ecolab to acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75 billion USD

March 20, 2026

Acquisition of Calgary cooling systems manufacturer will be finalized in third quarter of 2026.

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