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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.

Femtech Connect Panel

Femtech Connect conference puts femtech funding under the microscope

September 23, 2026

While women founders dominate the femtech landscape, men still get most of the money.

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Fortinet expansion suggests Calgary’s cache is growing among global companies 

September 23, 2026

The $30-million cybersecurity hub adds another international company to the city’s growing tech ecosystem.

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Canada invests $67 million in dual-use life sciences research

September 23, 2026

Funding will support organizations in Ontario, Alberta, and BC, as well as five pan-Canadian research hubs.

Metech hub panel

University of Alberta launches regenerative medicine hub at Life Sciences Week

September 22, 2026

Hub will unite stakeholders from across healthcare value chain to accelerate treatment commercialization.

agtech

Innovation Saskatchewan renews AgTech Accelerator funding with $300,000 investment

September 22, 2026

Funding will support the Conexus-backed program until 2028. 

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Kanin Energy raises $138 million for waste heat to power development

September 21, 2026

Calgary- and Houston-based cleantech company received funding from S2G Investments and Canada Growth Fund.

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Thri5 raises $5.4 million USD to expand AI platform for retail businesses

September 21, 2026

The startup, founded by former Loblaw Digital leaders, plans to expand across North America and Europe.

representatives of Animikii and CEIMIA post shaking hands

CEIMIA, Animikii partner with Manitoba First Nation on stewardship of Indigenous data

September 17, 2026

Animikii Indigenous Technology and CEIMIA announced the partnership at Montréal’s ALL IN conference. 

Wise launches chequing account for Canadians

September 17, 2026

Launch is the latest in European FinTech’s growing rollout of products and services in Canada.

The Cura team

Cura raises $10 million USD to scale low-carbon cement technology

September 17, 2026

Calgary startup is expanding its team and building a pilot plant near Taber, Alta.

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Farm Credit Canada invests $150 million in new agri-food fund led by Arlene Dickinson

September 15, 2026

New fund comes as Canada announces billions in funding for FCC as part of its National Food Security Strategy.

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Thin Air Labs celebrates $100-million Funding Catalyst milestone

September 15, 2026

Milestone reflects more than 300 funded projects across nearly 400 companies.

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LegalTech platform Closer expands to Alberta

September 15, 2026

The province-wide launch comes after a three-month early access program.

Canada, Ukraine tap Canadian drone companies in binational deal

September 14, 2026

Companies from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, and Saskatchewan among those receiving contracts.

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Regulatory AI company Ultimarii raises $13-million Series A round

September 11, 2026

BDC and Mistral Venture Partners led the financing round, with additional support from IRAP.

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