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A group of people pose in safety vests pose near a robotic arm inside a warehouse.
technology business

Robot-made trusses among pilot projects in new program

A robotics company aiming to make the modular building industry more efficient is among the first pilots supported by the new Venture Pilots program at Edmonton Unlimited.

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health technology

New partners support data analytics initiative for precision cancer care

Alberta Innovates and Pfizer have joined the Precision Analytics Program, a collaboration between the Alberta Cancer Foundation and Cancer Care Alberta to improve outcomes for Albertans with cancer by using vast data to reduce wait times and tailor patient care.

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business technology

Relationships and convictions described as key for dual-use hopefuls

Entrepreneurs involved in defence and dual-use technology recommend that other founders start conversations early and stay true to their mission if they see an opportunity.

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Three people on a stage. The one on the right hands an award to the one in the middle.
technology business

RWI adapts internal AI for third-party use

RUNWITHIT Synthetics is going to market with a licensable version of the tech it uses internally to help organizations foresee the consequences of their actions.

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A video game screenshot showing a giant villain made of stone and a health bar above its head.
arts technology

New vrCAVE game to let players swashbuckle from home

Virtual-reality company vrCAVE is ramping up to launch Heroes Together VR, the company's first direct-to-consumer game.

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People gathered in an event space with sunlight pouring over them.
business technology

EPIC co-founder focuses on better event bookings after food-hall closure

After getting sick of the friction involved in booking events, the co-founder of the shuttered EPIC Market has decided to develop a new software-based venture called Better Venu.

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Two men pose in front a graffiti wall
technology business

New program pairs Edmonton startups with businesses that build

Edmonton Unlimited is looking to be the matchmaker connecting tech startups with businesses that want to innovate.

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People wearing baseball jerseys that say Launch Party 16 pose on a baseball diamond.
business technology

Drilling diagnostics startup gets Chevron's help to tap investment

An Edmonton company that helps drillers get deep insights — literally — is getting investment-ready by participating in the Chevron Technology Ventures Catalyst Program.

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A smiling woman stands beside solar panels
business technology

Advocacy group sees sunny days for rooftop solar

The more people see their neighbours installing solar panels, the more likely they are to consider it themselves, says the head of Solar Alberta as the organization prepares for its annual conference.

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