Welcome to this week's Sunday Briefing. In this edition:
A new Calgary program helps hardtech founders commercialize
Thin Air Labs hits $100 million in funding
Two Calgary health-tech founders make Top 40 Under 40
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Platform Calgary reveals its ten most promising startups of 2026
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Platform Calgary has announced its 2026 Launch Party Top 10 — ten startups selected by a committee of Calgary tech and corporate leaders for their traction, technical innovation, and potential to scale globally. The companies span AgTech, FinTech, CleanTech, AI, and LegalTech, and will be publicly celebrated at the 16th annual Launch Party on November 5 during Calgary Innovation Week.
"Calgary's startup ecosystem continues to build incredible momentum, attracting national and international attention for the caliber of companies being built right here," said Jen Lussier, CEO of Platform Calgary. "This is an opportunity to recognize our most industrious founders, surrounding them with key investors and industry leaders, and accelerating their path to scale."
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📰 Need To Know
Cura raises $10 million USD to scale low-carbon cement technology. Calgary startup is expanding its team and building a pilot plant near Taber, Alta. Betakit
New Calgary program helps early-stage hardtech founders build a path to commercialization. Venture Foundations: Advanced Manufacturing is a free, eight-week, in-person program for Calgary-area founders building hardware, robotics, advanced manufacturing technologies and other physical products. Calgary.Tech
14 Canadian innovation organizations sign MOU to coordinate IP education nationwide. Calgary's Innovate Calgary is among the signatories to the new national framework. Calgary Tech Journal
Mandy Balak's new book is about ambition — and what it costs you. The Calgary entrepreneur brings Chasing Enough to the city on September 24. Calgary Tech Journal
Thin Air Labs celebrates $100-million Funding Catalyst milestone. Milestone reflects more than 300 funded projects across nearly 400 companies. Betakit
Two Calgary-based health-tech innovators earn Top 40 Under 40 honour. Megan Leslie and Julian Mulia were recognized for the impact of their Alberta upstart’s flagship medical device, NanoSALV Catalytic. Calgary.Tech