Feds invest more than $8 million in defence production in Saskatchewan
Advanced manufacturing, AI drone command, and heavy-vehicle testing all receive support.
Prairies
Serenity Power announces $1 million pre-seed investment
Led by Avatar Ventures, funding will aid in prototyping and expansion.
Alberta establishes new office to spur on IP development
Newly created office will operate out of Alberta Innovates as a nonprofit entity.
AgTech-turned-crypto company aims to build data centre near Calgary
Avax One will spend $30-35 million to develop the 10MW natural gas-powered facility.
What Live Nation’s antitrust loss could mean for one Canadian competitor
CEO of Calgary’s Showpass says monopoly ruling means new opportunities for competitors, venues, and fans.
Edmonton businesses get federal funding to automate homebuilding, manufacturing
Several projects include a focus on automating workflows, integrating AI.
Dentistry gig work platform Fairly Staffing aims to help industry meet demand
Edmonton startup announced new investment from Accelerate Fund.
Mistral Venture Partners sets up shop in Alberta
Following fifth fund closure, VC firm eyes Calgary as the home base for a permanent Alberta expansion.
TechJutsu launches browser extension to bring MFA to the web
The cybersecurity company aims to protect users from “vishing” risks.
New app Think2Switch lets users control devices using their thoughts
Startup grew out of University of Calgary initiative.
Former Alberta Innovates exec joins Toast as COO
Woman-focused talent recruitment platform recently launched not-for-profit division.
Jesse Wiebe built Startup TNT’s agri-food arm. Now he’s leaving to solve a larger problem
Prairies entrepreneur and startup advocate says Canada is facing a crisis in early-stage capital formation.
Blackline Safety to go private in $850-million deal
US-based Francisco Partners to lead privatization of TSX-listed industrial safety tech firm.
Neo Financial becomes second FinTech to join Interac payment system
Interac expanded eligibility to payment service providers in September 2025.
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.