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Samdesk

Samdesk is a defence and security AI company based in Edmonton, Alberta. It received a C$1.8M grant in June 2025 from PrairiesCan.

AI real-time global crisis detection.

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Founded
2013
HQ
Edmonton, AB
Category
Defence/Security AI
Status
Active
Disclosed raised
C$1.8M

Funding history

RoundDateAmountInvestors
GrantJun 24, 2025 C$1.8MPrairiesCan (lead). PrairiesCan Regional Artificial Intelligence Initiative, C$1,800,000; commercialization and marketplace adoption of AI crisis and travel-risk platform

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Data as of November 10, 2026.

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