Tech Roundup

Each week we bring together the latest headlines and happenings to help you stay up-to-date on what's happening in Edmonton's tech and innovation community.

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Recent editions

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

With news from Edmonton Unlimited, Wyvern, CANDLE Lithium, Zylotex, Cipher AI, Artificial Agency, Punchcard Systems, Technology Alberta, and more.

Tuesday, June 9, 2026

With news from Amii, CarePros, Dr. Phone Fix, AltaML, Space Copy, Areto Labs, U of A, NorQuest, Shawn Kanungo, and more.

Tuesday, June 2, 2026

With news from the Social Impact Innovation Hub, T.rex AI, Swift Charge, Northernmost, Start Alberta, Edmonton Unlimited, RWI, AltaML, and more.


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technology business

Deep-tech startups need persistence, specialized support

Assets such as the University of Alberta and the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute have helped Edmonton compete on the deep-tech stage, but unique supports are required to commercialize the breakthrough research emerging from such institutions, Sangeet Brar said after Edmonton Unlimited hosted its first Deep Tech Showcase on June 9.

technology ai

Amii gets share of federal funding in AI strategy

The federal government's new artificial intelligence strategy, called AI for All, contains $2.3 billion in spending, some of which the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute will share with its sister research institutes, Mila and the Vector Institute.

technology business

Social Impact Innovation Hub aims to harness tech talents

A resource-sharing hub for social good is gathering builders for the inaugural Tech For Good Alliance event on June 24 at Arcadia Brewing.


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Recent technology articles

A jar of extracted lithium carbonate labelled CANDLE Lithium and Made in Canada
business technology

CANDLE Lithium set to bring extraction tech to the world

An Edmonton-based startup with a successful pilot under its belt is now taking its direct lithium extraction technology global.

A man stands in front of a bulletin board with white and blue papers pinned to it.
food technology

Labo Coffee's bulletin board connects adventurers with side quests

A Whyte Avenue coffee shop has launched a quest board to help young people connect with each other while avoiding pressure to monetize their skills.

A man wearing a suit poses in front of a bright orange backdrop that reads Northernmost and NoMo
health technology

Kidney-transplant company plans to make existing tech obsolete

Almost three decades after being part of the team that revolutionized the transport of kidneys for transplants, the leader of Northernmost is getting close to the green light for a sequel.