Ecosystem News

National Research Council’s Industrial Research Assistance Programin partnership with CMC-Canada and Ammolite Analytx. ABOUT THE PROGRAMHave you developed a new product, process, or service andneed help with the next steps? Is your company growingand now needs help to continue to grow efficiently andsuccessfully?For the past 10 years, Ammolite Analytx has […]

Two thirds of all SME’s go bankrupt following a cyberattack. Over 80% get hacked again.Working jointly with the National Research Council and In-Sec-M, Ammolite Analytxsupports SME’s to adopt better cybersecurity practices and reduce the impact ofcyberattacks. This specially designed program offers qualified SME’s a personalized approachin the form of consulting […]

Alberta’s government is funding additional micro-credential programs to help Albertans develop the skills they need to build new careers and secure the province’s future. Rapid growth has created various skilled labour shortages and Albertans need access to skills training to meet the needs of an ever-changing economy. Micro-credentials are short-term, […]

“Applications for batch 3 of the Alberta Accelerator by 500 in Edmonton are now open! Alberta Accelerator by 500 is a rotating program between batches in Edmonton and Calgary, designed for startups with the shared vision of strengthening Alberta as a global hub for tech innovation. Batch 3 of the […]

November 7, 2022 (Edmonton Metropolitan Region) – Today, the Government of Canada announced that Air Products, a world leader in hydrogen production, will receive $300 million in funding to support building the world’s largest net-zero hydrogen facility in the Edmonton region. This announcement, along with the $161 million in funding that Air Products received […]

“The Research Facilities Navigator is a directory of publicly funded research facilities that are opening their doors to collaborations with industry, academia and government. Launched in 2013 by the Canada Foundation for Innovation, the Navigator’s unique platform helps you locate and connect with research expertise, state-of-the-art equipment and labs located […]

Hosted by Chic Geek, the Practice of Coaching Peer Circles is a 6-week professional development program for women in technology and allies. Featuring 2-day virtual training from the renowned Roy Group, participants will forge deep relationships with their peers and learn to lead through compassionate question asking during the program. […]

Alberta’s government is investing in the province’s first public sector artificial intelligence (AI) lab. In support of the Alberta Technology and Innovation Strategy (ATIS) and in partnership with AltaML, a leading Canadian artificial intelligence company, the AI lab (named GovLab.ai) will position Alberta for a successful digital future while improving […]

Alberta Catalyzer announces second cohort Alberta Catalyzer, the pre-accelerator run by Innovate Edmonton and Platform Calgary, has named its second cohort, featuring 15 startups run by 23 founders. Among the Edmonton participants are Raj Rajakumar and Omar Yaqub of Islamic Family and Social Services Association (IFSSA), who will be working on Transform, an app created […]

Image: UNSPLASH/Israel Andrade < Shrinal Sheth Knowledge Specialist, Investors Industries, World Economic Forum Geneva > Venture capital is crucial in shaping the future of our people, planet and society. However, venture capital has been a laggard in considering environmental, social and governance aspects when making investments. The tide is now […]

Edmonton’s early and mid-stage innovators can expect elevated support from Innovate Edmonton with the launch of two new divisions, Scaleup Edmonton and Accelerate Edmonton, expanding on our well-established Startup Edmonton group. Head of Scaleup Edmonton Chloe Chalmers, Head of Accelerate Edmonton Dawn Newton, and Head of Startup Edmonton Christian Tokarski have joined Innovate Edmonton as program division leads. Together, they will steward current programs and develop future strategies to support innovation-intensive entrepreneurship at every stage of growth.  “Innovate […]

Amii’s Machine Learning Technician Certification prepares Albertans for roles of the future EDMONTON, AB (August 19, 2021) – The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) is offering 20 scholarships for the Machine Learning Technician Certification, a nine-week program that empowers participants to gain new skills and abilities toward technical careers in artificial intelligence […]

UCalgary Industry Fair for postdocs is an hour-long, virtual event organized by the Postdoctoral Fellows Association of the University of Calgary (PDAC) on the occasion of the Postdoc Appreciation Week 2021. This event will take place on Monday, September 20th at 2pm MDT over multiple Zoom breakout rooms. The participation […]

Running for over 30 years, this multidisciplinary career fair is the University’s largest career event of the year. It is a great opportunity to connect with students and alumni from all disciplines including Engineering, Computing Science and Business. This year, the fair will be virtual and will be held on […]

Microfabrication tools will allow U of A and industry inventors across Western Canada to design and test precision medical devices at rapid speeds. In the world of precision medicine, really, really small is a really big deal. That’s certainly the case for western Canadian entrepreneurs who have big ideas for […]