An Alberta Teenager is Bridging the Gap Between Agriculture and Computer Sciences
Luke Silinski's company Ag Tech STEAM takes the multi-faceted STEAM learning approach and applies it to agri-tech learning....
Innovation in Calgary
It has long been a truism that we need to diversify our local economy and now more than ever it is clear that whatever we had in the past, the future will be vastly different. The only way through the current situation is to go forward — there’s no going back. That path will require great ingenuity and entrepreneurial thinking. Fortunately, Calgarians have those characteristics in spades.
We explore just a sampling of some of the innovations happening in the city right now in industries including business and finance, health and medical, food and agriculture, and energy.
Summit Nanotech Developed a Way to Speed Up Lithium Production
The Calgary-based company's patent-pending process uses nanomaterials to speed up the production of lithium, a soft, silver-white metal used in batteries for electric vehicles, cellphones and laptops....
The Alberta Carbon Conversion Technology Centre is a One-of-a-Kind Facility
The facility allows for testing and demonstration of CO₂ conversion, capture, utilization and storage (CCUS) technology on an intermediate or pilot scale....
Peter Tertzakian Looks to the Past to Predict the Future of the Energy Industry
The esteemed energy-industry analyst, author and speaker has advised governments and investors all over the world on global energy issues, though he is equally in his element engaging with everyday...
7 Innovative Projects By Calgary Researchers
Medical drone delivery, Alzheimer's prevention and lab-grown fish are just a few of the things Calgary researchers are working on right now....
Experience Innovative Hospitality at The Inn on Officers’ Garden
This new boutique hotel, dining establishment and event venue in Currie Barracks uses high-tech screening and novel cleaning methods to keep guests and staff safe....
Avenue’s Fall Innovation Event Showcases Local Entrepreneurship
The event celebrated local ingenuity and creative approaches to Calgary's tech sector. It's available to watch until the end of November....
Avenue Magazine and Alberta Innovates Present the Fall Innovation Adaptation Event
The online panel discussion on October 22 will talk about how Calgary's technology sector trajectory has changed due to the economic downturn coupled with the pandemic....
Proton Technologies Looks to Hydrogen as the Clean Fuel of the Future
Proton Technologies’ patented process for hydrogen extraction could be the start of an energy renaissance....
How Alice Reimer is Fostering the Tech Ecosystem in Calgary
The serial entrepreneur has had multiple successes with tech startups, but perhaps her most significant work has been building up others and helping foster an innovation ecosystem here in Calgary....