Calgary-headquartered Valhalla Private Capital has launched a collaborative partnership with Plug and Play Alberta, to amplify both organizations’ outreach across the North American startup ecosystem. The agreement will see Valhalla Private Capital and Plug and Play Alberta co-host events and cross-promote each other via digital platforms to enhance the exposure of startup companies to investors. […]
Up To $20 Million Up For Grabs With Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge
Alberta Innovates has announced the start of Phase III of the Carbon Fibre Grand Challenge (CFGC). Up to $20 million will be available to selected teams in Phase III as they work to successfully demonstrate that they can produce pre-commercial amounts of carbon fibre from Alberta bitumen. In Phase III of CFGC, teams will concentrate […]
YCC Tech Talent Tour Tackles Workplace Culture
Careers In Technology and Innovation‘s (CITI) YCC Tech Talent Tour is back with an event on building intentional workplace culture on March 22nd. In collaboration with InceptionU, OnRamp, Platform Calgary, and Calgary Economic Development, the YCC Tech Tour is a series of events with the objective of connecting the Tech industry with the growing untapped […]
Inventures Returns to Calgary for Innovation Overdrive
INVENTURE$ 2023 is set to take over Calgary this May and June across three days of learning, inspiration, and creative collisions. “From rousing keynotes and expert panels, to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities, Inventures is the must-attend event of 2023,” organizers state online. “It’s a one-stop opportunity to gauge fast-growing players through pitch competitions […]
Nominations Are Open For 1st Annual Alberta Cleantech Awards
Foresight Canada has announced that nominations are now open for the 1st annual Alberta Cleantech Awards. This event recognizes inspiring leaders within Alberta’s vast cleantech ecosystem who are relentlessly moving the needle toward net zero. With four categories and a special fifth category to be announced soon, the Awards will highlight innovators, industry leaders, investors, government officials, […]
Calgary Celebrates International Women’s Day with Toast
On March 8th Toast is hosting a night of networking to celebrate International Women’s Day in collaboration with Chic Geek and the51. Taking place at Platform Calgary and in collaboration with Chic Geek and the51, the eventing event will two panels Vulnerability: a strength for men, a weakness for women?‘ and Male Allyship – Friend or Foe? Panel hosts include Kylie […]
Bring Your Business Idea To Life In 2023 With Platform Calgary’s Startup Essentials
Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgary’s tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation through to scale. Behind every great innovator is a great community. The newly opened Platform Innovation Centre is the front door to this community — a single point of access for people […]
Calgary’s Hottest Hackathon Warms Up Winter This February
Albertan winter is often associated with Banff and mountain culture, but “Calgary itself is a dynamic city and hosts many enjoyable winter activities and events,” argue organizers behind what is anticipated to be one of the biggest hackathons in the region next year. “The goal of this hackathon is to promote software development as a […]
Minister Vandal Announces Federal Investment To Advance Alberta’s Hydrogen Economy
Funding of more than $9.74 million through PrairiesCan will support more than 1,600 jobs and ensure Alberta continues to be a global leader and great place to invest in the rapidly growing hydrogen sector. Alberta’s access to low-cost natural gas reserves and a capable workforce skilled in the natural resource sector provide the province with […]
Tacit Edge Aims to Diversify Tech Talent in Alberta and Beyond
Tacit Edge is taking applications for the next cohort of its gender and race Equity, Diversity and Inclusion-based Product Management education programs, which the organization claims is among the most successful globally. Founded by corporate veterans Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla, the Calgary-based tech-education startup is looking to shift the number of women and visible minorities graduating […]