Where's the money going? Defence? Clean Tech? Our Funding Catalyst team shares their thoughts on the Top Trends in grant funding for 2026.
Leah Sarich chats with CollisionsYYC host Tyler Chisholm about supporting the growth of Calgary and Canada's innovation ecosystem, why she loves having meaningful conversations with founders and what she's observed about Alberta's evolving narrative.
Season 2 of The Founder Mindset podcast concludes with a panel episode taped in front of a live audience featuring innovation leaders supporting startup growth.
Where's the money going? Our Funding Catalyst team's thoughts on the Top Trends in Grant Funding for 2025.
Aqua Pure Technologies, one of the companies supported by our Funding Catalyst team, secures $600,000 from the Alberta Government via Emissions Reduction Alberta.
Fluid Biomed, one of the companies in our Fund I portfolio, announces a $27M USD Series A raise to fund expanded human clinical studies.
Leah Sarich chats with Shift host Jon Hagan, and Kira Kelsie of Kasm Consulting about the power of storytelling to accelerate the momentum in Alberta's innovation ecosystem.
Varme, one of the companies supported by our Funding Catalyst team, secures $2.8M from the Alberta government.
Our Funding Catalyst team has helped startups and scaleups across North America secure more than $50M over the last three years! That means so many more ventures have been able to make it to their next stage of growth. Hear from founders who've benefitted from this service and much more in this blog.
Welcome to Season Two of The Founder Mindset podcast! Our Head of Story Leah Sarich hosts all new conversations with founders across Canada about the truths of entrepreneurship. Listen now.
Syantra, one of the companies supported by our Funding Catalyst team, secures millions in a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense. Read the article published by the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering.
If you're going after grant funding, it's helpful to know precisely what the funding bodies are looking for. In this post, you'll get tips directly from funding body representatives to help improve your chances of success.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie outlines why he believes all startups and scaleups should have a non-dilutive funding strategy.
Journalist Cailynn Klingbeil talks to our Managing Partner, James Lochrie for Avenue Magazine's Innovation Issue. She spoke with James about why he bet on Calgary and his vision for the tech and innovation economy.
Bōde accepts a $1M CAN investment from Thin Air Labs Fund I.
In this Venture Profile video, learn how PhenoTips is digitizing medical genetics to create better outcomes for patients and populations.
On Rare Disease Day, learn more about PhenoTips, their mission to digitize medical genetics and their solutions in Rare Disease, Cancer Genetics and Health Systems.
The first blog post in our Grant Writing 101 campaign... Getting Ready. Founders, here's everything you need to know BEFORE you go after that first grant.
Business Journalist David Parker features Thin Air Labs and the work we do to support the tech industry in Calgary and beyond in the Calgary Herald.
Where's the money going? Our Funding Catalyst team's thoughts on the Top Trends in Grant Funding for 2024.
We've helped Founders secure more than $30M in grant funding. Founders tell us about the impact this funding has had on their company's growth.
CEO of Village Wellth, Richard Irwin, shares how their business acquisition platform connects buyers with sellers, improving the process for everyone, and how our Funding Catalyst team helped them get funding at a pivotal time of growth.
Season 1 of our podcast The Founder Mindset is complete! Listen to all six episodes where host Leah Sarich sits down with Alberta entrepreneurs for a candid conversation about what it feels like to build a global company.
James Lochrie chats with BetaKit about why Alberta is the place to invest, why Calgary is punching above its weight in startup growth and how recent wins are creating a sense of what's possible for venture building in Alberta.
We're doing a podcast! This six episode series is called The Founder Mindset or "Why Would You Do This?" Host is our Head of Story, Leah Sarich. Produced in partnership with OCIF, the podcast will explore what it's REALLY like to be a founder and #BuildWhatsNext.
In this Venture Profile video, learn more about how Mikata's software helps medical clinics provide outstanding care to their patients.
James Lochrie chats with Alejandro Cremades on the Dealmakers podcast about becoming an entrepreneur, then an investor and his passion for supporting founders.
Clinify accepts a $1M USD investment from Thin Air Labs Fund I.
CEO of Lumiio, Blaine Penny, talks about how they're accelerating health outcomes through data and how they partnered with our Funding Catalyst team to secure significant non-dilutive funding.
Where's the money going? Our Funding Catalyst team shares the top 3 areas of focus for grant funding this year.
In this Venture Profile, learn how Quickly can help companies supercharge their cashflow by ensuring invoices are paid quickly.
Head of Story, Leah Sarich, talks about storytelling to How it's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
Our Health Lead and Head of Experience Crystal Phillips is awarded the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Medal for her service to Alberta.
In this Venture Profile, learn more about inqli's knowledge sharing platform that improves employee experience by delivering fulfillment and connection.
Funding Catalyst Dr. Katie Greene chats with How it's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
Our Health Lead and Head of Experience, Crystal Phillips, chats with How It's Med for the Med Tech Talks podcast.
For Diabetes Awareness Month, we feature our portfolio company NanoTess and their solution for diabetic foot ulcers.
The first video in a new series celebrating the founders in our community. In this venture profile, we learn more about True Angle's medical device that helps people with swallowing disorders.
In this Venture Profile, learn more about Fillip's platform, the easiest way for businesses with fleets of drivers to pay for and track fuel costs.
James Lochrie chats with Maria Palma of Kindred Capital for the podcast Founders Uncut.
James Lochrie talks with LiveWire about the momentum in Calgary's growing tech ecosystem.
Hear from our Funding Catalyst Lead Andrew Browne on how to design your first business model and how it will change over time.
Imagine talking to a real human when you visit a website. That's liveweb. Watch this video to learn more!
Check out this BetaKit article by Meagan Simpson on Thin Air Labs Fund I initial raise.
Thin Air Labs announces an initial raise of nearly $20M for Thin Air Labs Fund I.
Got an idea for a Startup? Advice here from those who've been there, done that like: James Lochrie, Andrew Browne and Dr. Katie Greene.
Curious about crypto? Hear from Bidali Co-founder Eric on how cryptocurrency empowers everyone to control their wealth.
Expert Advice for Getting Your Idea Off the Ground.
Building a startup from an idea to the seed stage: the content series that will help.
National innovation magazine, The Logic, features James Lochrie and his vision for tech and investment in Alberta and beyond.
James Lochrie in BetaKit on How the Province has Set a New Venture Funding Record in Q1 2022
Learn more about Rehabtronics' latest product, Prelivia, and how it prevents pressure injuries, saving lives and money.
BetaKit reports on new funding for Athennian, one of James Lochrie's angel investments.
Learn more about PayShepherd's payment solution for heavy industry.
Learn more about Cohesic's solution to change how health information is collected and used to improve patient care.
HaloHealth and Thin Air Labs Announce Partnership to Support Healthcare Innovation in Alberta.
Learn more about Athennian's business entity management solution, and how they started in legal.
Thin Air Labs celebrates is official two year anniversary and the positive impact created by the ventures they support.
BetaKit reports on Thin Air Labs' Startup Services moving into the Toronto market.
Kristina shares her desire to support founders and diversify Alberta's economy.
Learn more about Arbor's platform that provides companies with the data they need to showcase their sustainability.
Our portfolio company StellarAlgo announces a huge milestone for their company.
Learn more about Orpyx's insoles that are preventing diabetic foot ulcers.
Managing Partner James Lochrie in BetaKit on what to expect in Calgary's maturing ecosystem.
A fireside chat in partnership with Forthlane Partners on impact investing.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie discusses what we're looking for in a founder before we invest, talent development for innovation and the human impact we're trying to create!
Our Head of Story, Leah Sarich, discusses her move to innovation after 23 years as a broadcast journalist. She shares why storytelling is essential to #BuildingWhatsNext.
Syantra is a precision healthcare company changing the way diseases are detected and treated.
Have a listen to our Managing/Capital Partner James Lochrie on the opportunity in Calgary for investment, growth and creating massive human #impact.
Provision is software that uses simple digital forms to automate food safety and advance quality control.
We think if a venture builds something that has a positive impact on humans, it has global market potential and a greater chance at delivering massive investment returns.
Garden Loft is redesigning the future of aging. Their Age-In-Place Suite that can be added to your backyard enables mom and dad to live independently and safely for as long as possible.
Venture growth in Calgary is well on its way thanks to some extraordinary help from our Funding Catalyst team.
NanoTess is revolutionizing nanotechnology to solve the world's toughest health challenges. First area of focus for this venture? Chronic wounds.
StellarAlgo is the leading customer data platform for live audience businesses. Here is our conversation about the company and the impact they're trying to create.
What it's really like to recover from swallowing disorders and how True Angle's medical device can help.
Biohubx launches to provide space, community and resources for life science companies in Calgary.
Fluid Biotech is commercializing the next generation of stent to cure aneurysm. Learn more!
The Funding Catalyst team welcomes two new members to the team to help even more ventures find free money!
BetaKit reports on our portfolio company PaySheperd securing $700,000 to expand its contractor billing solution across North America.
Our Health Lead Crystal Phillips offers her 5 Guiding Lessons on Leadership for International Women's Day.
Why Thin Air Labs is supporting the Branch Out Neurological Foundation in their mission to fund emerging neuroscience.
Global News features True Angle's tech to help patients receiving from swallowing disorders.
Our Managing Partner James Lochrie and InceptionU's Margo Purcell talk to CTV Calgary about the opportunity for technology companies to #buildwhatsnext.
Our portfolio company Arbor on their app which aims to align your spending with your values.
A look back on 2020 as we get closer to ringing in the new year!
Thin Air Labs Fund I is Launched with a Virtual Investor Event.
CommunityNow Magazine chats with Managing Partner James Lochrie on Investing for Human Impact - Pt. 2.
Managing Partner James Lochrie on investing for impact and investment return.
CommunityNow Magazine chats with Managing Partner James Lochrie on His Approach To Investing in Community - Pt. 1
Thin Air Labs Capital Partner James Lochrie on thinking long term to diversify the economy.
Thin Air Labs Managing Partner James Lochrie reacting to Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
Thin Air Labs Capital Partner James Lochrie reacting to Alberta’s Recovery Plan.
Thin Air Labs partner company FABhome on a new way for seniors to age in place.
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