815 new tech jobs coming to Calgary

Welcome to this week's Sunday Briefing. In this issue, read about 15 tech companies that are splitting $25.5 million in federal funding, the cleantech firm that raised $67 million, and the local startup partnering with the NBA. Have a great day. As usual, we'll see you again Thursday.

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The federal government is investing more than $25.5 million, through PrairiesCan and the Jobs and Growth Fund, to help 15 Calgary and area businesses create 815 jobs. The government said the funding will support new roles at companies making major contributions to key sectors of Canada’s economy, including health, digital technology, clean energy, and manufacturing.

“Albertans are innovators and always looking forward at new opportunities to grow and succeed,” said Dan Vandal, minister for PrairiesCan, in a news release. "Our government is making investments here in Alberta to ensure leading-edge companies scale-up and provide high-quality jobs Alberta workers can depend on. (The) investment will help further position Calgary as a leader in innovation while further strengthening the competitiveness of Alberta businesses.”

headversity, Harvest Builders, and PurposeMed are among the funding recipients. Read our story for the full details.

🤝 Funding, Deals + Partnerships

• Summit Nanotech lands $67M in funding, accelerating growth in Calgary's flourishing cleantech sector. Chris Varcoe / Calgary Herald

• StellarAlgo, a fan engagement platform, announced a multi-year strategic partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA). Details 

📰 News To Know

• University of Calgary AI project asks students, teachers about the use of ChatGPT. Carolyn Kury de Castillo / Global News

• Beyond screens: UCalgary initiative paves the way for innovation in blended and online learning. Elyse Bouvier / Taylor Institute for Teaching and Learning

• Venture capitalists urged to check out Alberta agtech. Alberta Farmer

• DeepMarkit to a carbon offset company is launching an AI business segment focused on machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and more. Details

• Trains, buses and trucks: How 2023 could be pivotal for hydrogen technology in Canada. Kyle Bakx / CBC

• The Startup TNT Agtech Investment Summit application deadline is January 24. Need angel capital for your agtech startup? Apply.

📊 By The Numbers

• 137 – The number of employees that Calgary-based tech firm Benevity says is laying due to a "lack of demand for its services relative to its team size."

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