“We’re in a moment in Canada”: Solomon brings AI pitch to Platform Calgary
Federal AI minister says updated AI strategy will benefit everyone, not just “tech bros.”
Alberta
Three Alberta genomics projects land federal funding
Funding part of $20-million nationwide investment into genomics research.
Platform Calgary appoints Jennifer Lussier as CEO
Former COO and VP of growth takes over after serving in interim role since October.
Wyvern launches international partnerships in Agtech, oil and gas
Edmonton company signs deals with US-based Orbital Advisors and Saudi government-backed Neo Space Group.
University of Calgary researchers use AI to hunt new treatments for cattle parasites
Team secures $1.4-million NSERC grant for further development and validation.
NanoTess lands Embecta deal to put its tech in 14,000 Canadian pharmacies
Calgary startup’s NanoSALV gel helps chronic wounds heal faster.
“When you deal with advanced technology, science fiction is not too far off.”
Calgary-based VizworX tackles complex R&D challenges while streamlining SR&ED claims.
Alberta’s technology minister continues data centre courtship at Digital Innovation Forum
Nate Glubish pitches province’s energy, low taxes, and cool climate.
Svante buys Alberta’s Carbon Alpha Corp.
Deal includes Carbon Alpha’s North Star carbon capture project in Meadow Lake.
Blackline Safety pairs connected gas detection with K9 leak hunting
Harness-mounted G6 devices log GPS-tagged readings to validate detections along pipelines.
Syantra’s breast cancer blood test isn’t looking for cancer at all
Calgary startup plans a summer launch for Onco-ID, a breast cancer test built around immune signals.
Landing Zones Canada’s AI-enhanced drones get upgrade with $1.1-million investment
PrairiesCan funding will help Medicine Hat company enhance its autonomous high-altitude drones.
NordSpace launches venture arm with strategic investment in Wyvern
Edmonton satellite company says the investment will advance its next-generation Rosette satellites.
The new alliance positioning Edmonton as a Canadian defence hub
The Edmonton Region Defence Alliance presents a united front in pursuit of federal defence contracts.
Alberta-made robots are helping keep this Vancouver shipyard safe
Confined Space Robotics partners with Seaspan Shipyards to make working in tight spaces less dangerous.