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Startup credits foundation built at UCalgary for pathway to success Author Share this article CNERGREEN CEO Ali Telmadarreie developing technology for enhanced oil recovery Adrian Shellard For former UCalgary research associate Dr. Ali Telmadarreie, PhD, being founder of his own company and a CEO was never part of his future plans. After completing his PhD at the University of Alberta, and his postdoc at the University of Calgary, he landed a highly sought-after ro...

Large deals fuelled Calgary’s healthy 2020, but Western Canada could have an early-stage funding problem Although Calgary tech startups raised more venture funding through more deals in 2020 than in the year prior, a lack of early-stage deals could indicate a funding gap at this stage extending across Western Canada. Hockeystick tracked four deals under $250,000 in 2019 and 2020, indicating an early-stage gap. Hockeystick’s Calgary Tech Report looks at how the province’s t...

Alberta Innovates puts out call to bring more technology, business accelerators to the province Alberta Innovates, the crown corporation for the Government of Alberta that promotes innovation in the province, has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for the development of new business and technology accelerators in the region. “Our goal is to make Alberta a hub for high-growth entrepreneurial businesses.” The organization announced the RFP Wednesday, noting it is seeking thr...

OPINION | The signs of a long-term recovery are taking hold in Calgary We will play a significant part in solving today’s biggest global challenges — cleaner energy, safe and secure food, improved transportation of people and goods and better health solutions, says Calgary Economic Development CEO Mary Moran. Social Sharing