Edmonton Unlimited announces Deep Tech Foundry program at Startup Week
New program will launch in 2027 to tackle the unique challenges of commercializing deep tech.
“We want to partner with you,” Canadian military procurer tells startup founders
At Edmonton Startup Week, Sean Naugle urged founders to consider defence contracts despite complex vendor process.
Half of heavy industrial workers use AI, but workplace training is lacking
Punchcard Systems report shows widening gap between worker adoption and employer readiness.
Edmonton mayor hints at upcoming support for entrepreneurs as city’s Startup Week kicks off
Annual celebration of Edmonton’s startup ecosystem features nearly 80 events across the city.
An AI tried to hack Canada. Is that a warning?
Plus: Peripheral Labs adds former Meta product lead as CPO.
Alberta municipalities juggle data centre development gold rush with public pushback
New proposals in central Alberta have left host municipalities between a rock and a hard place.
Telehealth company Freddie acquired by Grindr for $250 million USD
Deal to purchase the Calgary-born firm is expected to close this year.
Shopify buys shop.com domain
With potentially lucrative purchase, e-commerce giant appears to be shoring up its branding.
Q&A: Animikii’s Jeff Ward on #DataBack and what the world can learn from Indigenous tech
Animikii’s Niiwin platform is being developed to reclaim, organize, and safeguard Indigenous data.
With launch of new app, BC startup Bridge looks to digitize reconciliation
Bridge Impact AI uses Indigenous-sourced data to provide resources for reconciliation practices.
Workplace AI adoption accelerates among Indigenous peoples
Toronto Metropolitan University report shows rate of Indigenous workers using AI outpacing counterparts.
UniUni seeks new round of private funding as SPAC deal falters
Delivery company enters term sheet with existing investor after MAK Acquisitions challenges deteriorating finances.
Women without sponsorship face larger barriers to career advancement in tech, new report finds
Toast Institute says women in middle management receive significantly less professional sponsorship.
Cleantech’s opportunity is sustainable, reliable, and valuable supply chains
At Nrth Festival, founders laid out the value of investing in cleantech to shore up critical mineral supplies.
Woveo partners with BDC on business microlending program
The $10-million project aims to expand capital access for small and medium-sized businesses.