$15 million for over a thousand new Alberta jobs

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🗳️ Question of the Week

Influx of Alberta investment from the federal government

Last week, PrairiesCan announced over $15 million in funding for 16 Alberta projects that are providing innovators access to specialized equipment and knowledge to test, refine, and commercialize advanced products and technologies.

“This is all about ensuring Alberta businesses have what they need to innovate from start to finish, in order to compete within Canada and around the world,” said Dan Vandal, minister for PrairiesCan. “Our government’s support for these projects is building on Alberta’s solid track record of commercializing innovative products, services, and technologies in key sectors of our economy while supporting quality jobs in communities across the province. This announcement builds on the work already done through our Framework to Build a Green Prairie Economy to create a more resilient and diversified economy for Albertans.”

Of the 16 projects receiving funding, five are based in Calgary:

• A100

• Elixr Simulations

• InterGen

• Mount Royal University

• University of Calgary

The federal government says the announcement will directly support over 1,100 jobs.

🤝 Funding, Deals, and Partnerships

• Alberta to invest $10 million in psychology programs in post-secondary institutions. The funding will add 761 seats in 16 programs across 12 institutions. Calgary Herald

• Alberta invests over $1 million in labour market research. The provincial government is setting aside $1.2 million through three years for the new Alberta Centre for Labour Market Research, which will provide job insights and recommendations to stakeholders. HR Reporter

📰 Need To Know

• Opportunities Calgary Investment Fund and Accelerate Fund III: Building economic resilience in Calgary. Visionaries can now access resources to scale their projects to the size of their ambitions in Calgary. Calgary Economic Development

• Calgary praised as ‘standout market’ for tech talent job creation in Canada. Tech talent growth slowed last year in Canada, where jobs are increasing at less than half of the rate of the U.S., a new report has found. Calgary.Tech

• Edmonton company gets Health Canada approval for latest innovation. An Edmonton company that develops medical devices to improve the lives of people who are paralyzed or immobile is marking a big milestone for its newest offering. Global News

• Innovators of the Week: Amanda Julian and Kelsey Hahn developed an AI-powered leadership app. Monark provides custom leadership development and training in an easy-to-use, AI-powered app. Avenue Calgary

• Benevity appoints MeridianLink president Christopher Maloof as CEO Kelly Schmitt steps down. The charitable donation software platform sought Maloof’s experience in strategic acquisitions and IPO. Betakit