On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Platform Calgary is hosting Coffee With the Candidates, an informal morning meetup from 9:00–11:00am at the Platform Innovation Centre. The event offers Calgarians the opportunity to connect directly with city council candidates ahead of the October 20 municipal election. Attendees can share perspectives on the city’s growing innovation economy and […] The post Platform Calgary Brings Tech and Politics Together Over Coffee appeared first on Calgary.Tech.| Calgary.Tech
Calgary founders will have the chance to learn directly from one of Canada’s most accomplished entrepreneurs this September. Allen Lau, co-founder of Wattpad and Two Small Fish Ventures, is bringing his masterclass Turning a Scientist into an Entrepreneur to Platform Calgary on September 25th. Presented through the National Bank Investor Hub, the session is designed […] The post Wattpad Co-Founder Brings Startup Masterclass to Calgary appeared first on Calgary.Tech.| Calgary.Tech
Calgary’s Blackline Safety has landed a major international win with the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), one of the world’s largest energy producers, placing its first purchase order under a new multi-year agreement for up to 28,000 Blackline devices and services. The deal was secured through Blackline’s regional channel partner, Al Masaood. The initial […] The post Blackline Safety Secures Landmark Agreement with Abu Dhabi National Oil Company appeared first on Calgary.Tech.| Calgary.Tech
Alberta’s top innovators are once again set to take the spotlight. Nominations and applications are now open for the 8th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards, recognizing the individuals and organizations shaping the province’s tech and innovation ecosystem. The 2025 Awards will be held on November 13th at the Betty Andrews Recital Hall in Edmonton, celebrating […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-headquartered Summit Nanotech is building a commercially representative, in-house demonstration plant at its Santiago, Chile facility, a move the company says will slash timelines and costs for lithium developers moving toward full-scale production. Set to begin processing customer brines in January 2026, the plant will accept tanker deliveries of up to 30m³ of brine and […] The post Summit Nanotech to Build In-House DLE Demo Plant in Santiago appeared first on Calgary.Tech.| Calgary.Tech
Canada’s department of national defence has awarded a $4 million contract to a startup based out of Calgary. Defence Research and Development Canada is tapping Alberta’s North Vector Dynamics for “hypersonic aeropropulsion technologies,” according to a report from BetaKit, as well as “investigating small satellite launcher concepts.” Research will be carried out in Quebec, according […] The post North Vector Dynamics Emerges from Stealth to Innovate Drone Defence Tech appeared f...| Calgary.Tech
Innisfail, Alberta is now home to a groundbreaking milestone in climate technology. Deep Sky announced today that Deep Sky Alpha has officially begun operations, marking North America’s first-ever sequestration of carbon dioxide captured directly from the atmosphere. Built in just 12 months on a five-acre industrial site, the facility demonstrates how quickly large-scale climate infrastructure […] The post Alberta’s Deep Sky Alpha Achieves North America’s First Direct Air Capture Sequ...| Calgary.Tech
During a panel in July, GM Canada president Kristian Aquilina declared the automaker’s opposition to federal mandates requiring all vehicle sales be electric by 2035, emphasizing customer choice over enforced targets. “For months, large automakers and global industry leaders like Ford, GM, Toyota, Honda, and Stellantis have warned this mandate will kill jobs and investment,” […] The post Alberta Formally Rejects the ‘Unrealistic, Ineffective’ EV Mandates Set by Canada appeared fir...| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-based Ontopical has been acquired by SOVRA, North America’s leading public sector procurement platform, in a move that underscores the growing role of Alberta startups in shaping the continent’s GovTech landscape. Ontopical, an AI-driven government intelligence platform, helps suppliers identify early-stage opportunities before formal requests for proposals are issued. Its proprietary AI, “Oliver,” scans more […] The post Calgary’s Ontopical Acquired by SOVRA to Power GovT...| Calgary.Tech
The Premier of Alberta believes that the province’s farmers “are the best in the world.” Danielle Smith posits that Albertan farmers are “driven by a tradition of constant innovation.” Much of this innovation, she says, hails from two crop diversification centres that have been conducting agricultural research in the region for decades. To maintain momentum, […] The post Alberta Targets Agtech Innovation with $5M in Support for Crop Diversification Centres appeared first on Calgar...| Calgary.Tech
This fall, Platform Calgary is rolling out a fresh slate of programs designed to connect aspiring founders, career changers, and investors with Calgary’s growing tech ecosystem. From one-evening workshops to year-long incubators, the lineup offers pathways for every stage of the startup journey. Startup 101 – September 10 For anyone curious about joining a startup […]| Calgary.Tech
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]| Calgary.Tech
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Alberta’s main hub is expanding its public transportation fleet through the addition of more than 100 new electric buses. Calgary Transit announced this month that Blue Sky City is seeking to “replace aging vehicles and strengthen service reliability” by adding 120 electric buses to its fleet. The EV-focused fleet expansion follows a significant federal investment […]| Calgary.Tech
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Calgary-based Orpyx Medical Technologies has launched its next-generation sensory insole platform — a proactive, scalable solution aimed at preventing costly diabetic foot complications before they escalate. In the U.S. alone, foot-related issues account for one in every three diabetes-related healthcare dollars, costing the system more than $80 billion annually. Orpyx’s new solution targets these preventable […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary’s PhantomOmics and Garden Loft Construction have partnered to bring biometric health monitoring to modular senior housing, redefining aging in place for Canadians. The exclusive collaboration combines PhantomOmics’ advanced diagnostic technology with Garden Loft’s architecturally refined housing units, offering seniors a safer, smarter way to live independently for longer—without the need to transition into a […]| Calgary.Tech
$900 million of venture capital dollars were invested across 144 deals in the third quarter of 2022, bringing the year-to-date total above $7 billion invested across more than 500 deals as investment “continues to normalize to pre-pandemic levels,” according to the Canadian Venture Capital and Private Equity Association. Kim Furlong, Chief Executive Officer of CVCA, noted […]| Calgary.Tech
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The technology industry today accounts for 6% percent of Canada’s direct economic value, or about $130 billion. In Alberta, roughly 5% of the workforce is in tech, with the sector employing more than 120,000 Albertans in total. Canada’s national total is forecast to reach 1.46M after growing 1.4% this year, according to data from CompTIA, […]| Calgary.Tech
Alberta’s top innovators are once again set to take the spotlight. Nominations and applications are now open for the 8th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards, recognizing the individuals and organizations shaping the province’s tech and innovation ecosystem. The 2025 Awards will be held on November 13th at the Betty Andrews Recital Hall in Edmonton, celebrating […]| Calgary.Tech
In June, Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub hosted a “Non-Profit Listening Session.” The roundtable-style event brought together nonprofit leaders from across Alberta to surface challenges, share experiences, and explore new ways to strengthen the nonprofit ecosystem. The session affirmed that “nonprofits are under constant pressure to do more with less,” according to Innovate Calgary. This […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary tech leaders will get an inside look at how to scale leadership as a company grows when Tech Thursday hosts a fireside chat with Jeff Smith, CEO of Digital Commerce Bank (DCBank). Smith is best known for co‑founding DirectCash Payments in 1997 with Susan Anderson and transforming it into the world’s second‑largest ATM operator. […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-based cleantech company Litus has deployed its first lithium extraction pilot unit in the field, marking a major step toward commercializing its patented Litus LiNC technology. Foresight named Litus the Venture of the Year at 2024 Alberta Cleantech Awards. The announcement signals growing momentum for Alberta’s emerging role in the critical minerals sector, particularly in […]| Calgary.Tech
A Vancouver-based company providing wildfire detection solutions is collaborating with a Calgary-based producer of wind, hydro, and solar power. Vancouver’s SenseNet leverages fire detection technology integrating sensors, cameras, and artificial intelligence-powered analysis to provide accurate and early alerts to wildfire threats. Calgary’s BluEarth Renewables is an independent power producer that acquires, develops, builds, owns and […]| Calgary.Tech
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A new satellite-to-mobile text messaging service from Rogers is now available to Canadians in Alberta and beyond. Effective immediately, Canadians can sign up for a free beta trial of Rogers Satellite. Spanning a coverage area of more than five million square kilometres, Rogers Satellite will initially support text messaging and text-to-911 with future expansions planned […]| Calgary.Tech
Startup Grind Calgary is hosting LinkedIn Powerhouse on July 29th — an evening designed to elevate your personal brand, expand your network, and unlock real LinkedIn strategies at Platform Calgary. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the in-person event features a fireside chat with Ian MacDonald, Business & Innovation Leader at KPMG Canada, focused on […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-based fintech Shift Connect has unveiled a new AP/AR Automation platform, aiming to streamline financial operations for businesses handling complex payment workflows and global transactions. Developed in partnership with Toronto’s Cadency and powered by Shift Connect’s foreign exchange and payment infrastructure, the new platform offers an all-in-one solution for managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and […]| Calgary.Tech
Neighbours have always been the backbone of strong communities. By sharing information and offering support, neighbours are key to feeling safer and more connected. Now, Nextdoor is making those connections even stronger. Today, the company is rolling out its most significant redesign to date, introducing new tools and a new look. At the heart of […]| Calgary.Tech
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-born fintech Helcim has unveiled its latest innovation: the Smart Terminal, a next-generation payment device purpose-built for the demands of today’s growing businesses. Whether used behind the counter, on-site with clients, or at weekend markets, the new Smart Terminal is designed to give entrepreneurs more control over their payments and operations—with the speed, portability, and […]| Calgary.Tech
Edmonton’s SunRise Building is a historic component of the city’s downtown. Originally constructed in 1970 as the Capital Tower, the SunRise Building was built as a 12-storey property featuring 179 residential units. But by the 2010s, the building was in a state of disrepair. In 2015, Calgary’s Avenue Living Asset Management acquired the property from […]| Calgary.Tech
The quA-ymn Solar Project in British Columbia is now operational thanks to help from an Alberta-based technology provider. QuA-ymn is the province’s first major commercial solar facility and largest solar installation to-date. A total of 39,000 solar panels will produce enough energy to power more than 2,400 homes annually for up to 40 years, according […]| Calgary.Tech
In a Canadian first, Bow Valley Credit Union (BVCU) has unveiled the Bitcoin Gateway—a new platform that enables members to buy Bitcoin directly from their existing credit union accounts. Launched in partnership with Toronto-based Balance and Calgary’s own Bull Bitcoin, the Bitcoin Gateway provides a seamless and secure way to access the world’s most popular […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary Economic Development has named Adnaan Wasey as the city’s new Film Commissioner, a high-profile appointment that underscores Calgary’s ambition to scale its screen sector and cement its status as a world-class production destination. Born in Toronto and currently based in New York City, Wasey brings more than 20 years of leadership experience across media […]| Calgary.Tech
A research laboratory in Alberta is working to advance technologies for clean water. The Advanced Water Research Lab is tackling the challenge of keeping water clean, utilizing next-generation filtration methods with use cases from the oil sands industry and to improving drinking water quality for rural communities. Launched around 2015, The Advanced Water Research Lab […]| Calgary.Tech
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At the Global Energy Show Canada 2025, held at Calgary’s BMO Centre from June 10 to 12, several Calgary-based companies were recognized for their outstanding achievements in energy technology and innovation. The awards program focused on leadership, sustainability, and the advancement of the energy industry, with Calgary’s homegrown tech companies taking center stage. Here’s a […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary has been named an “Emerging Ecosystem to Watch” in Startup Genome’s 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), as the city’s tech sector continues to diversify and grow rapidly. According to the report, Calgary’s startup ecosystem is now valued at $6.7 billion, marking a 13% increase since 2023. The city ranks among the Top 30 […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary is taking the international stage this week as several of its most promising tech startups head to Paris for Viva Technology (VivaTech), Europe’s largest startup and innovation event. Thanks to the support of Calgary Economic Development, eight Calgary-based companies are representing the city at a global gathering that draws over 150,000 attendees, including leading […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary’s ZayZoon is expanding its suite of employee benefits with the launch of its new Perks Marketplace, furthering its mission to strengthen the employer-employee relationship through financial wellness. The company, known for its Earned Wage Access (EWA) platform designed for small and mid-sized businesses, is introducing a redesigned experience that offers employees exclusive savings, financial […]| Calgary.Tech
Moby is expanding its footprint in Alberta’s telecommunications market, the Canadian company announced this month. The Calgary-based Internet, phone, and cable service provider revealed that it has been quietly raising capital to fuel expansion in the province. The independent Moby is unique in that it does not re-sell internet services from legacy telecom companies such […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary’s fintech momentum continues as Finofo announces a $3.3 million oversubscribed seed funding round to scale its platform for global finance operations. The startup, co-founded by Alberta finance veterans Prateek Sodhi and Charles Maranda, enables mid-market companies to streamline international payments and reduce foreign exchange losses. The funding was led by Watertower Ventures, with support […]| Calgary.Tech
You can’t manage Gen Z with outdated methods—and if you try, it won’t work. But when you give them empowerment and ownership, you tap into their level of creativity, drive, and impact that’s unmatched. At JamSocial, we didn’t stumble upon this overnight. We learned it the hard way—through half-done tasks, missed meetings, and lack of […]| Calgary.Tech
TELUS says it is investing more than $13 billion over the next five years to expand and enhance its network infrastructure and operations across Alberta. The Vancouver-based telecommunications titan says the investment is a “commitment to the province’s future” that will help “fuel homegrown innovation and support the prosperity of urban and rural communities.” TELUS […]| Calgary.Tech
Founded in 2017 by two former vac truck operators working in the oil fields of Alberta, Shawn Marten and Adam Jessome saw a need in the marketplace and jumped in. The entrepreneurs built a SaaS tech platform for producers and energy companies. With funding from ARC Financial, IronSight raised money through funding rounds including in late […]| Calgary.Tech
While we see parts of the tech industry struggle to respond to collapsing equity markets or raise money, energy tech startup IronSight is doubling down on its expansion and hiring plans. IronSight announced today the successful close of a raise led by ARC Financial to help the company recruit top talent from the tech sector as it […]| Calgary.Tech
In a landmark contribution to post-secondary education in Alberta, Imperial Oil Limited has donated a $37 million research facility to the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), marking the largest corporate gift of its kind in the province’s history. The 40,000-square-foot building, located in Calgary’s Quarry Park and newly named the Imperial Energy Innovation Centre, […]| Calgary.Tech
A Canadian company is harnessing the powers of artificial intelligence and digital twin technology to “unlock the hidden potential of industrial facilities.” Calgary’s Drishya AI is focused on brownfield digitalization and decarbonization across Energy, Oil and Gas, Utilities and other process-oriented industries. By creating a digital version of physical assets, Drishya enables industries to do […]| Calgary.Tech
2022 is in the books and despite what we’ve all been through, it was a pretty good year for the Calgary tech community and the provincial scene as a whole. Tech companies specializing in everything from robotic fulfillment systems to data-driven customer insights, and from corporate purpose software to legaltech have been leading an unprecedented […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-based healthtech startup RetinaLogik has raised $1.1 million in convertible note financing and secured a Class II medical device licence from Health Canada, marking a major milestone for its innovative portable eye test product. The funding round, classified as an extension of RetinaLogik’s initial $783,000 pre-seed round last summer, was co-led by Spring Impact Capital […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-born fintech OneVest has secured $27 million in Series B funding to enhance its wealth management technology platform. The funding round was led by Salesforce Ventures, with new investors Allianz Life Ventures and TIAA Ventures joining. Returning backers include OMERS Ventures, Deloitte Ventures, Fin Capital, Luge Capital, and Pivot Investment Partners. Founded in 2021 by Amar Ahluwalia, […]| Calgary.Tech
In a landmark achievement for sustainable homebuilding, Calgary’s Jayman BUILT and SkyFire Energy have reached 10 MegaWatts (MW) of installed solar power across nearly 60 Alberta communities. Since launching their solar initiative in 2018, the partnership has resulted in the installation of 28,262 solar modules on 3,964 Jayman homes, generating enough clean energy annually to […]| Calgary.Tech
Svante Technologies unveiled this week a collaboration with Speed Skating Canada. Headquartered in Vancouver, Svante is a carbon capture and removal solutions provider that makes nano-engineered filters and modular machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions. Svante is partnering with Speed Skating Canada on a climate change awareness and education campaign, dubbed “Save the […]| Calgary.Tech
HEMPALTA has announced a strategic pivot towards nature-based carbon credit solutions, marking a significant shift in its corporate direction. The company is a past recipient of Calgary.tech’s startups to watch. The company says it will be enhancing its focus through its subsidiary, Hemp Carbon Standard (HCS), which is dedicated to developing and managing hemp-derived carbon […]| Calgary.Tech
Our nation’s official Global Innovation Cluster for digital technologies this week announced a slew of co-investments aimed at supporting the commercialization and adoption of Canadian-made quantum technologies, including those from Alberta. Leveraging funding from Canada’s National Quantum Strategy as well as industry partners, these investments support the piloting of quantum solutions “in environments where the […]| Calgary.Tech
Trump’s inauguration marked a grim milestone in history: a convicted and legally defined sexual predator returns to the most powerful office in the world. For many, this feels like a nightmare ripped straight from the 1950s. But it’s 2025, and the world of tech isn’t far behind in its own retrograde slide – where power […]| Calgary.Tech
A technology startup based out of Calgary is offering the latest example of artificial intelligence disrupting the real estate sector. With millions of new homes needed to address Canada’s housing crisis, developers would benefit from tools to optimize planning and improve efficiency—and “AI holds the key,” according to the founders of local startup OpenHouse. Recently, […]| Calgary.Tech
2023 is in the rearview mirror and we can safely say it was a good year for the Calgary tech community and for Alberta’s tech scene as a whole. Of note, the city has earned a ranking among the world’s top 60 emerging startup ecosystems by Startup Genome, a global policy and research organization. We […]| Calgary.Tech
Today the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) announced an investment of almost $1 million over three years into the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology’s (SAIT) Alternative Construction Technologies (ACT) Hub to accelerate new construction and manufacturing materials and processes development. Part of the Centre for Innovation and Research in Advanced Manufacturing and Materials (CIRAMM) within […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary-based all-in-one queuing and booking platform WaitWell has enabled service for over 20 million users in Canada and the United States. The recently announced two innovative features – staff scheduling and payments – to its platform that will further arm service delivery organizations to elevate their customer’s experience. Named one of 10 homegrown Calgary startups to […]| Calgary.Tech
In late June, the venerable Collision Conference descended for one last time into Toronto. Next year, the iconic event for tech startups swings westward to Vancouver—which is good news for the fifty-plus Alberta-based companies who make the annual trek. Supporting the province’s strong presence at Collision was a University of Calgary booth powered by Innovate […]| Calgary.Tech
