How Neo Financial is Reimagining the Banking Experience
The Calgary-based fintech startup began operations in early 2020 with two goals in mind: challenge the “big five” banks that dominate the market and create a banking experience that rewards...
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.
How Parvus Therapeutics Inc. Discovered a New Class of Drugs
The ground-breaking discovery of a whole new class of drugs could someday significantly improve the treatment of autoimmune diseases....
Meet Four Unicorn Companies Valued at Over $1 Billion in Calgary
Calgary’s tech companies valued at $1 billion+ are pushing the city forward with advancements in technology and medicine. Who will be next to join their ranks?...
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....
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....
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...
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....