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.
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.
PrairiesCan puts nearly $1 million behind SK Startup Institute for entrepreneur training and mentorship
Money comes through PrairiesCan’s Regional Innovation Ecosystem Program.
Wyvern launches international partnerships in Agtech, oil and gas
Edmonton company signs deals with US-based Orbital Advisors and Saudi government-backed Neo Space Group.
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.
Manitoba launches AI consultations as it weighs tougher privacy and youth protections
Minister Mike Moroz says new policy could include opt-in consent rules and possible age limits for AI access.
NanoTess lands Embecta deal to put its tech in 14,000 Canadian pharmacies
Calgary startup’s NanoSALV gel helps chronic wounds heal faster.
Svante buys Alberta’s Carbon Alpha Corp.
Deal includes Carbon Alpha’s North Star carbon capture project in Meadow Lake.
Blackline Safety pairs connected gas detection with K9 leak hunting
Harness-mounted G6 devices log GPS-tagged readings to validate detections along pipelines.
Syantra’s breast cancer blood test isn’t looking for cancer at all
Calgary startup plans a summer launch for Onco-ID, a breast cancer test built around immune signals.
Landing Zones Canada’s AI-enhanced drones get upgrade with $1.1-million investment
PrairiesCan funding will help Medicine Hat company enhance its autonomous high-altitude drones.
Manitoba looks to spur more investment with tax credit ceiling raise
Starting in April, small business venture capital tax credit will be capped at $30 million.
Three Regina research projects receive ISF funding from Innovation Saskatchewan
Nearly $460,000 will support research into water security, sustainability, and antimicrobials.