NACO launches programming in Alberta as part of latest push into province
The National Angel Capital Organization (NACO) has launched its programming, focused on increasing access to capital opportunities…
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Alberta 2021 budget includes funding for tech sector as part of overall economic recovery plan
The government of Alberta has released its fiscal budget for the years 2021-22, which earmarked some funding for the province’s…
Alberta NDP calls for reinstatement of tax credits, provincial venture fund ahead of 2021 budget
The Alberta New Democratic Party (NDP) is pushing for more provincial funding and programs to bolster Alberta’s tech and…
Today in funding: Sandpiper Ventures, Klir, Gazoduq, UpMeals, Fiddlehead Technology
Five Canada-based tech organizations have recently raised funding to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised money,…
mCloud moving HQ to Calgary to bring energy efficiency solution closer to Alberta oil and gas industry
Canadian cleantech company mCloud has struck a deal with Invest Alberta to move its headquarters from Vancouver to Calgary,…
Today in funding: Qohash, Sensei Labs, Wize, dealcloser, Zennea Technologies, Arbor
Six Canadian startups have recently announced fresh funding rounds to fuel their growth. Here’s the latest on who raised…
Today in acquisitions: Wishpond, In Fidem, Tier1, ScreenScape, Kayan Health, Paper Leaf
Over the past few weeks, six acquisitions involving Canadian tech companies have either closed or are underway. Here’s the…
Alberta Innovates tops up COVID-19 relief program for small businesses with $350,000
At the end of December, Alberta Innovates extended its Innovation Relief and Recovery Program with $350,000, in an effort to…
Athennian, CDL-Rockies, Symend among winners of 2020 Start Alberta Awards
Start Alberta has revealed the winners of the third annual Start Alberta Tech Awards, which was held virtually this year. The…
Federal government provides $1.3 million to Alberta Innovates for programs supporting SMBs amid COVID-19
Alberta Innovates is receiving a cumulative $1.3 million investment from the federal government’s Western Economic Development…
Alberta opens immigration stream to promote tech startup creation
Alberta’s government has launched one of its previously-announced immigration streams aimed at promoting entrepreneurship…
Alberta Enterprise Corporation invests additional $5 million in Accelerate Fund III
The Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) has made an additional investment of $5 million into its third early-stage angel co-investment…
New angel group launches to inject early-stage capital into Western Canada tech startups
A new angel organization has formed with an aim to expand access to capital for early-stage tech entrepreneurs in Western Canada.…
Alberta makes new tech investments as part of recently-unveiled $75 million strategy
The Government of Alberta has made numerous new investments into the province’s technology sector within the last week as…
Alberta appoints new innovation minister tasked with implementing province’s recovery plan
In a recent cabinet shuffle, Alberta Premier Jason Kenney announced Doug Schweitzer’s appointment as the province’s new…