SkipTheDishes co-founder launches “venture-builder” for Prairies startups
SkipTheDishes co-founder, and former CEO, Chris Simair has launched a new “venture-builder” to help co-create and support startups in the Prairies. Opening its first…
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Southern Alberta Institute of Technology receives $30 million from David Bissett
The Calgary-based Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) has received a $30 million donation from David Bissett, a philanthropist and founder of a Calgary…
Calgary tech companies unite to draw in more entrepreneurial talent
The Tech West Collective, an association of Alberta-based tech companies, is hosting its first networking event this month in an effort to attract more…
Building a pipeline to tech talent in Calgary
I’ve been thinking a lot about all of the lesser-known tech hubs across Canada — but then I went to Calgary and saw some…
MindFuel to host geekStarter robotics program in Calgary this November
MindFuel will be hosting its geekStarter robotics program on November 23, with the goal of helping students and teachers expand their STEM skills and…
Calgary healthtech hub HaTCH announces startups in first cohort
The Calgary-based Health Technology Commercialization Hub (HaTCH) has officially announced its first cohort of companies for its new accelerator program. The healthtech-focused hub is…
10th annual Launch Party showcases Calgary’s startup growth amid dwindling provincial support
This week, Startup Calgary held the 10th annual Launch Party to kick off Calgary Innovation Week, where early-stage startups as well as alumni, funders,…
Calgary-based Benevity raises $40 million in Series C
Benevity, a global leader in corporate social responsibility and one of the largest startups in the Prairies, has raised $40 million in a Series…
Chata Technologies raises $4.5 million, announces commercialization of new product
Calgary-based Chata Technologies, which has developed a cloud-based conversational application allowing users to access, search, and analyze their business data through natural language, has…
PwC Canada selects Calgary’s TerraHub for its blockchain delivery arm
TerraHub, a private blockchain and artificial intelligence startup based in Calgary, has been selected to act as the blockchain delivery arm of PwC Canada….
HonestDoor launches real estate platform in Calgary
HonestDoor, an Edmonton-based SaaS company with a platform aimed at helping home buyers and sellers get a fair price on their next home, has…
Event ticketing startup Showpass acquires Token Mobile Solutions
Calgary-based event ticketing startup, Showpass, has acquired Toronto-based event app Token Mobile Solutions, and is reporting an 83 percent year-over-year revenue growth. “Our next…
Interface Fluidics raises $6 million Series A for “disruptive” oil recovery tech
Calgary-based oil field laboratory services company Interface Fluidics has announced it has raised a Series A round of $6 million CAD ($4.5 million USD),…