Ambyint is repatriating its headquarters to Calgary after three years in Houston
byAmbyint CEO says Alberta’s “strong tech ecosystem” fueled the move back to Canada.
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Government of Alberta proposes changes to clear path for tech firms to use ‘software engineer’ title
byThe province’s new bill follows tech sector clash with engineering regulator.
Universities of Regina, British Columbia among 19 recipients of CRIN’s $16.1 million CAD commitment to clean up Canada’s oil and gas industry
byCRIN received $100 million from the SIF in 2020 to lower the environment impacts of fossil fuels.
University of Alberta targets $50 million with new innovation fund, announces first investment in AI system control startup
byThe university plans to reinvest returns from the donor-fuelled fund into “future innovations.”
Neo Financial, Jobber, WaitWell among winners of sixth annual Start Alberta Tech Awards
byNeo Financial was recognized as scaleup of the year while Jobber was awarded for its $100 million Series D.
Alberta Innovates opens applications to $8 million program for AI integrations into provincial health system
byProjects eligible for up to $800,000 over three years.
Alberta IoT, Movement51 among recipients of Alberta Innovates’ cumulative $13.6-million investment
byUniversity of Alberta secured $4.25 million across three projects.
Graphite Ventures closes $110-million Fund IV as firm builds its national presence
byGraphite has added Albertan LPs and VCs, and recently invested in Montréal-based Maxa.
Alberta tech is on track to outpace 2022 with lively Q2 2023
byAlberta tech companies raised $123.8 million through six deals in the second quarter of 2023.
Review of Alberta Innovates’ Scaleup GAP program shows $147 million raised, 118 jobs created
byScaleup GAP was created in 2021 to bring more tech and business accelerators to Alberta.
Graphite Ventures secures $10 million from AEC to continue Alberta commitment
byThe Toronto-based VC firm recently invested in the Calgary startup WaitWell.
Alberta tech is hungry
byJames Lochrie (Thin Air Labs) and Brett Colvin (Goodlawyer) provide an Alberta tech vibe check.
Over $1 million in cash available for Canadian startups in FinTech, sciences, and more
byStartups can now apply for a chance to get funding from Momentum, Innovate BC, and Platform Calgary.
Evaluating UCP and NDP plans for tech as Alberta’s election day approaches
byWhat’s on the table for the province’s tech sector?
Alberta’s tech sector remained resilient in first quarter of 2023
byJobber’s megadeal pushed venture funding over $200 million in the first three months of the year.