Neo Financial becomes second FinTech to join Interac payment system
Interac expanded eligibility to payment service providers in September 2025.
Prairies
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.
Canada’s first full-stack, university-owned quantum computer comes to USask
Quantum computer will be operated by the Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications.
The small Saskatchewan city putting big money behind rural tech founders
Rural startups will make their case in Estevan’s third rural pitch competition.
More than $6 million in federal defence funding bound for Alberta
Funding will support Edmonton’s Wyvern and the establishment of a new commercialization centre at the U of A.
Feds put nearly $29 million toward cleantech projects across Canada
Funded projects include Red Deer solar research and two Saskatchewan projects studying carbon capture technology.
CAAIN launches $9-million open competition to support AgTech innovation
Competition aims to bridge divide between innovation and commercial adoption.
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.