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Platform Calgary
A non-profit organization and innovation hub aimed at connecting entrepreneurs with resources, funding, mentors, and programs to launch and scale startups.

Wyvern
Canadian aerospace company specializing in high-resolution hyperspectral satellite data.
Blackline Safety Corp.
Develops digitally connected, wearable safety tech for the industrial sector.
Government of Alberta
Provincial government implementing agentic AI tools
Oak Lab
AI research lab focusing on experiential learning and low-compute requirements.
CoolIT Systems
Designs and manufactures high-performance liquid cooling systems for data centers, used for cooling CPUs and GPUs.
Denvr
Provides purpose-built, high-performance AI and cloud infrastructure, including the Canada AI Platform (CAIP).
Kodiak AI
AI-powered ground autonomy solutions for commercial trucking.
Meta
Social media and technology conglomerate specializing in AI research and data center operations.
NanoTess
Develops technology to treat chronic wounds with a topical gel containing micron-scale catalysts.
Neo Financial
Financial technology company offering digital banking, rewards, and credit products for Canadian consumers.
Showpass
Canadian ticket sales platform and competitor to Ticketmaster.
Syantra
A startup that develops diagnostic platforms using biomarkers and gene expression patterns to detect cancer.
TechJutsu
Cybersecurity company focused on identity and access management.
Toast
A woman-focused talent and recruitment platform providing mentorship support and growth opportunities for women in tech.
VizworX
Advanced software company specializing in immersive and data-driven solutions for critical infrastructure and emergency response.
West Fraser Timber Co.
World's largest manufacturer of wood building materials.

Mistral Venture Partners Launches Permanent Calgary Base, Signaling Major Commitment to Alberta Tech Ecosystem
Mistral Venture Partners is setting up a permanent physical presence in Calgary, representing a significant, deliberate commitment to the maturation of the Alberta tech scene. This isn't simply a temporary exp...

Beyond the 'Tech Bros': Analyzing the Government's Strategy to Decentralize AI's Economic Power Across Canada
Evan Solomon, the federal Minister of AI and Digital Innovation, isn't just announcing policies; he's pitching a fundamental economic philosophy: the concept of AI as a national resource, accessible to all, no...

Meta's C$13B Alberta Data Centre Investment Signals a Shift toward Liquid-Cooled AI Infrastructure
Meta is moving into the physical infrastructure layer of the Canadian market, establishing its first AI-specific data center in Sturgeon County, Alberta. This move shifts the focus from software-centric cloud...

Why Oak Lab's Experiential RL Approach Matters for AI Infrastructure
Richard Sutton, a Turing Award winner and widely recognized as the godfather of reinforcement learning (RL), is launching Oak Lab to address one of AI's most pressing bottlenecks: the unsustainable energy and...

ElevenLabs’ Toronto Office Turns Voice AI Expansion Into a Canadian Adoption Test
ElevenLabs is moving from remote Canadian presence to a physical bet on Toronto. The company says it is officially launching its Canadian business, opening its first Canadian office in Toronto and doubling the...