Five Canadian scaleups crack Thrive Top 50 AgTech Companies list
4AG Robotics, BinSentry, among companies recognized as “most innovative scaleups.”
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“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.”
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.
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.
Google for Startups Accelerator reveals 14 “AI-driven” companies in its Canadian cohort
Class of 2026 marks the first time 10-week program has hosted a startup from Sudbury.
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.
New trade association aims to give domestic SMBs a shot in Canada’s “defence renaissance”
For those about to defend, there’s a new ACDC in town.
Neo Financial partners with United Airlines to launch credit card
The fintech company beat out several larger banks to land the deal.
Wagepoint rolls out two new additions to its payroll software
Timesheets and My Wagepoint are aimed at streamlining and modernizing the payroll process.