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New program aims to help ambitious women succeed
Edmonton Unlimited has launched Wired for Potential, a free, year-long program for women who are tech founders or senior leaders and want to increase their impact, resilience, and entrepreneurial confidence.
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Alberta budget includes data centre levy, cybersecurity spending
The 2026 Alberta budget includes funding for the Ministry of Technology and Innovation to develop digital government services, protect privacy and personal information, and support startups and innovators.
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After $4.7M first phase, Edmonton seeks sustainable future for Edge Fund
Edmonton's city administration is working on identifying a viable pathway for the next phase of the Edmonton Edge Fund.
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Amii launches AI for Earth scholarship with storm chaser, planetary scientist
A storm chaser, a planetary scientist, and a broadcast meteorologist are the subject matter experts shaping the curriculum for the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute's AI for Earth Program.
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Black tech founders to showcase at BBVA Innovation Expo as local groups get funding
The Black Business Ventures Association is holding its annual Innovation Expo at Edmonton Unlimited on Feb. 12.
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Alberta tech companies partner to bring artificial intelligence and machine learning to supply chains
Three Alberta technology companies are partnering to develop warehouses equipped with robots who use artificial intelligence and machine learning to make supply chains more efficient.
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Mixed economic forecast for region as airport struggles, tech booms
A new report from real estate company Morguard shows the region's economy shrunk by 10.8% last year, the largest decrease among the country's 13 metropolitan areas.
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Edmonton's dealcloser secures $1.75M seed round from Bryce Catalyst
Legal transaction management hub dealcloser has secured a $1.75 million seed round from U.S.-based investment firm, Bryce Catalyst.
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Edmonton-based startup Jobber raises record US$60M
Edmonton-based startup Jobber, which provides an online platform for home service businesses, has raised US$60 million, led by Summit Partners and existing investors OMERS Ventures and Version One Ventures. It's the largest technology growth-equity financing in the city's history, reports The Globe and Mail using data from Refinitiv.
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