NExT Level Careers
The NExT Level Careers program concluded February 2023. This program created 200 employment opportunities in the Alberta tech sector from 2021-2023.
Lightcatch: Community Alerts in Real Time
If you live in rural Alberta, chances are you’re concerned about the break-ins and suspicious activity that many communities have experienced. You and your neighbours may also try to keep…
Onlea: Making Online Learning Accessible
What makes an online course engaging? That is the question that Edmonton-based educational production house Onlea is always asking. As anyone who has updated their learning in 2020 will tell…
VizworX: Solving unique business needs using advanced technology
VizworX is a Calgary-based company that is focused on using advanced technologies to improve the human element of how we use data. Industrial companies have critical business needs that are not…
Braintoy: AI for Everyone
Did you know that even data scientists can get frustrated by the complexity of creating and deploying artificial intelligence and machine learning? AI and ML have a reputation for being…
Stash: Made in Alberta Password Management
When was the last time you hit “Forgot my password” when you tried to log in to one of your accounts? I can think of at least once this week…
Note from the President
October is proving to be one of the busiest months of the year: Nominations are open for the StartAlberta Awards (Nominations Deadline Oct 11; Event Nov 16) Edmonton Regional Innovation…
Water infrastructure projects support jobs, economy
Together, the governments of Canada and Alberta, with the support of municipalities or other community organizations, will provide more than $107.5 million to complete eight infrastructure projects in northern and…
Alberta’s recovery depends on innovation in both traditional and emerging sectors
Cory Janssen, Sam Pillar, Alison Suntrum and Paul Bellows , Special to Financial Post Publishing date:Sep 21, 2020 • Last Updated 1 month ago • 4 minute read A minister of…
Supporting innovative research at UCalgary
The University of Calgary has received $11.8 million in funding this year, supporting leading-edge research that will help establish Alberta as a national and international hub for quantum computing and…
Investing in innovation at the U of A
The University of Alberta is receiving almost $6.3 million, which will help fund leading-edge research in areas like artificial intelligence (AI), health science, seniors care, and uses of advanced laser…
Protecting jobs in the construction industry
Proposed changes to the Builders’ Lien Act are the first in almost 20 years and address long-standing concerns within the construction industry, including payment timelines, lien periods and adjudication. “We…
Laying the groundwork for geothermal development
Alberta is uniquely positioned to attract investment in this emerging industry because of its geothermal resources, leadership in drilling technology and extensive oil and gas expertise. However, development has been…
Supporting Alberta’s economic recovery in the legislature
In late September, Government House Leader Jason Nixon asked Speaker Nathan Cooper to recall MLAs to the chamber a week earlier than initially planned in order to debate an ambitious…
Working together to boost Alberta’s recovery
Supports to energy companies will include an exemption from property taxes for three years when drilling new wells and building new pipelines. The government will also eliminate the Well Drilling…
Growing Alberta’s venture capital industry
The Accelerate Fund provides money to Alberta’s early-stage tech startups and entrepreneurs, matching dollars already raised through angel investing, to assist with the operational and administrative costs of launching a…
Launch of farmer-led research in Alberta
The $37-million annual agreement will see the organization prioritize agriculture research projects that reflect the needs of farmers and ranchers in Alberta. RDAR has also finalized its initial research priorities…
Alberta’s barley program moving to Olds College
An initial $10.5-million grant over three years will fund the program at Olds College. The college will take ownership of the program, providing it the capacity to support more world-leading…
Expanding research at the University of Lethbridge
In July, Alberta’s government and the University of Lethbridge signed a $1.8-million agreement, which saw three programs transferred to the university and provided it with the financial capacity to recruit…
TIER funds leading-edge tech in Lacombe
his funding is part of the province’s commitment of $750 million for job-creating emissions reduction programs through the TIER fund, which will directly support almost 9,000 jobs when matching investments…
