Mount Royal University’s Vivacity YYC Course Takes on Civic Issues
Students spend the first half of the course engaging with guest lecturers, and the second half researching, collaborating and creating prototype solutions to a civic issue....
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.
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....
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....
Avenue’s 2021 Innovation Event Explores the Future of Food, Talent, Investment and Storytelling in Calgary
Hundreds of innovators, entrepreneurs, creatives, techies and food lovers across Alberta registered for the virtual event....
How Calgary-Based Showpass Successfully Pivoted During the Pandemic
When the pandemic hit, the Showpass team launched a new business model to help performers connect with audiences virtually or from a distance....
Calgary Society for Equity in Technology Builds a More Inclusive Digital Frontier
CSET is a grassroots collective that hosts low-cost or “pay-what-you-can” workshops and events for anyone interested in entering the world of technology....
Borealis GeoPower Explores Local Geothermal Energy
Borealis GeoPower has collaborated with two British Columbia communities to showcase the many applications of geothermal energy....
4 Noteworthy Innovations in Local Food Service and Production
The local innovations range from u-pick aquaponics produce to QR-code software for restaurants....
What Calgary Needs to Do to Grow, Attract and Retain Top Tech Talent
Calgary has set its sights on becoming “Canada’s destination for talent,” a lofty goal that involves being ready to innovate across all sectors....
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...