Alberta IoT secures $1.5 million from PrairiesCan, Alberta Innovates for accelerator programs
byAlberta IoT’s funding is the latest in several government commitments to Alberta’s tech sector.
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Applications close May 31 for Amii’s AI program for women and gender-diverse people
byWomen make up only 32 percent of the AI workforce; Amii wants to change that.
Alberta government launching internal AI lab powered by AltaML
byThe government calls this the first public AI lab in Alberta.
Alberta allocates $30 million to AI as part of new innovation strategy
byAmount part of $73 million total promised to provincial tech plan in 2022 budget.
Alberta’s tech sector coming of age as province sets new venture funding record in Q1 2022
byLocal and global investors opened their pockets to a growing crop of Alberta tech startups.
Alberta launches new innovation strategy focused on attracting tech talent, capital
byPlan contains minimal details on how budget funding will be allocated.
Emissions Reduction Alberta commits $50 million for challenge focused on transitioning to low-emissions economy
byApplications are open to previously initiated projects that stalled “due to the current economic situation.”
Alberta proposes regulatory sandbox to attract FinTechs, crypto companies to the province
byCompany applications for the sandbox could start as soon as July 1.
TransPod awaits government consent to secure $668.2 million CAD for proposed high-speed line between Edmonton and Calgary
byIf Alberta government fails to commit, TransPod’s CEO said he’ll move the project elsewhere.
What impact do provincial budgets have on Canadian tech?
byWhat are Canada’s provincial governments saying about tech? And what are they willing to pay for?
Alberta NDP tables bill to create new provincial venture fund for tech
byNDP noted Alberta attracted less venture capital last year than provinces like Ontario, BC, Québec.
BC’s budget strong on cleantech; Alberta positions itself as major tech hub
byBC announces $654 million for cleantech, while Alberta promises $73 million for innovation.
Alberta launches tech worker immigration stream after calls from community
byNew program hopes to fill gap in tech talent.
Harvest Builders launches venture fund to build on Neo Financial, SkipTheDishes success
bySkipTheDishes co-founder and former CEO Chris Simair is looking to increase the Prairies’ notoriety yet again, this time…
Alberta government, Platform Calgary launching province-wide hackathon
byPlatform Calgary has partnered with the Government of Alberta, and members of the Alberta Innovation Network, to host a hackathon,…