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T.rex AI wins Startup TNT investment summit
T.rex AI, a company that seeks to make electrical grids more efficient and reliable, won the finale of Startup TNT's Edmonton investment summit on May 28.
Upper Bound hears tips on AI investment
The door is open for artificial-intelligence investment — you just need to know the right way to walk in, experts said during Upper Bound, which filled the Edmonton Convention Centre with researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and interested observers from May 19 to 22.
Edmonton-born Smart Access raises $12M to expand
Smart Access has raised $12 million in Series A funding from Bay Area investors Lobby Capital, Aspenwood Ventures, and Coelius Capital.
Nanoprecise expects profitability soon after US$38M raise
As the founder of one of the rare Edmonton companies to raise millions in venture capital, Sunil Vedula of Nanoprecise Sci Corp feels the weight of expectations, but he is also confident he can live up to them.
Co-ops could allow more to invest in change, proponents say
As a conference for co-operative associations approaches in Edmonton, both its organizer and an upstart co-op member say the unique business model can help people address needs or invest in their communities in ways that are underappreciated.
NTWIST claims top prize at Startup TNT's Investment Summit VII
A company that uses AI to help mining operations save money and decrease greenhouse-gas emissions, won the Edmonton portion of Startup TNT's Investment Summit VII.
Drug-manufacturing facility seen as catalyst for pharma development
The $80.5 million in federal money going into the Edmonton-based Canadian Critical Drug Initiative will do more than secure a domestic supply of crucial medications and support the commercialization of new drug discoveries, says the head of Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API).
Startup TNT makes it rain on the Prairies
Three Western Canadian startups will get tens of thousands of dollars in investment, and at least six more will get smaller cheques, after pitching at Startup TNT's three sector-specific summits on March 23.
Tech delegation to SXSW a success, say participants
Tech entrepreneurs who attended SXSW with Alberta Innovates say they made important new connections to customers, investors, and partners.