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Jesse Cole is BetaKit's voice in the Prairies, leading coverage east of the Rockies and west of Ontario. Based in Alberta's capital city of Edmonton, Jesse brings more than a decade of reporting experience to the role and an even deeper connection to the cultures that make Canada's Prairie provinces so unique. You can reach Jesse with tips, pitches, or just to chat at jesse.cole@betakit.com.

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Prairies

Alberta establishes new office to spur on IP development

Apr 24

Newly created office will operate out of Alberta Innovates as a nonprofit entity.

AI

AgTech-turned-crypto company aims to build data centre near Calgary

Apr 22

Avax One will spend $30-35 million to develop the 10MW natural gas-powered facility.

Retail

What Live Nation’s antitrust loss could mean for one Canadian competitor

Apr 21

CEO of Calgary’s Showpass says monopoly ruling means new opportunities for competitors, venues, and fans.

Funding

Edmonton businesses get federal funding to automate homebuilding, manufacturing

Apr 17

Several projects include a focus on automating workflows, integrating AI.

Funding

Dentistry gig work platform Fairly Staffing aims to help industry meet demand

Apr 16

Edmonton startup announced new investment from Accelerate Fund.

Funding

Mistral Venture Partners sets up shop in Alberta

Apr 16

Following fifth fund closure, VC firm eyes Calgary as the home base for a permanent Alberta expansion.

cybersecurity
SaaS

TechJutsu launches browser extension to bring MFA to the web

Apr 14

The cybersecurity company aims to protect users from “vishing” risks.

Calgary

New app Think2Switch lets users control devices using their thoughts

Apr 13

Startup grew out of University of Calgary initiative.

Calgary

Former Alberta Innovates exec joins Toast as COO

Apr 13

Woman-focused talent recruitment platform recently launched not-for-profit division.

Funding

Canada’s first full-stack, university-owned quantum computer comes to USask

Mar 31

Quantum computer will be operated by the Centre for Quantum Topology and Its Applications.

ContactMonkey team
SaaS

ContactMonkey founder steps down after 16 years, former Intuit leader to be next CEO

Mar 31

Jeff Cates had former leadership roles at Intuit Canada, Apple, and HP.

Prairies

The small Saskatchewan city putting big money behind rural tech founders

Mar 30

Rural startups will make their case in Estevan’s third rural pitch competition.

Funding

More than $6 million in federal defence funding bound for Alberta

Mar 27

Funding will support Edmonton’s Wyvern and the establishment of a new commercialization centre at the U of A.

Funding

Feds put nearly $29 million toward cleantech projects across Canada

Mar 27

Funded projects include Red Deer solar research and two Saskatchewan projects studying carbon capture technology.

agtech
Funding

CAAIN launches $9-million open competition to support AgTech innovation

Mar 25

Competition aims to bridge divide between innovation and commercial adoption.

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