Jesse Wiebe built Startup TNT’s agri-food arm. Now he’s leaving to solve a larger problem
Prairies entrepreneur and startup advocate says Canada is facing a crisis in early-stage capital formation.
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Blackline Safety to go private in $850-million deal
US-based Francisco Partners to lead privatization of TSX-listed industrial safety tech firm.
Neo Financial becomes second FinTech to join Interac payment system
Interac expanded eligibility to payment service providers in September 2025.
Carbon Upcycling secures up to $10 million USD as it chases cleaner concrete
Cleantech firm plans to put capital toward its first commercial project in Mississauga.
Feds invest over $16 million in trio of Prairies-based cleantech research projects
Natural Resources Canada backs energy innovation across Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Denvr signs two defence deals to deepen sovereign AI push in Canada
Calgary company teams up with Dominion Dynamics on drone simulation and Sapper on intelligence and cyber defence.
Calgary’s new cleantech research centre gets $4.25-million boost from federal government
CFI investment will help CeFar improve low-carbon tech like batteries and fuel cells.
Ecolab to acquire CoolIT Systems for $4.75 billion USD
Acquisition of Calgary cooling systems manufacturer will be finalized in third quarter of 2026.
Five Canadian scaleups crack Thrive Top 50 AgTech Companies list
4AG Robotics, BinSentry, among companies recognized as “most innovative scaleups.”
“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.