The Peak’s Bet on Canada Summit is coming to the Platform Calgary Innovation Centre on October 23rd. The inaugural, one-day summit will shine a light on the most important topics, trends, and tools for businesses in 2024, with some of the country’s top business leaders will sharing practical advice on conquering timely business challenges and offering step-by-step […]
TELUS Builds on Alberta Commitment with Community Boards Expansion
TELUS announced this month that it has expanded its community boards in Calgary and Edmonton, a move toward helping youth reach their potential by opening up opportunities that help facilitate connections, nurture a sense of belonging, and empower personal growth. Leveraging a model of philanthropy, TELUS Community Boards bring together local business and community leaders […]
Elevating Health Tech Innovation: Exploring Innovate Calgary’s Life Sciences Fellowship Program
Do you have a technology-driven solution to a compelling and unmet need in digital health or life sciences? Innovate Calgary’s Life Sciences Fellowship (LSF) program takes early-stage startups with technology-driven solutions to important problems and adds funding, technology development resources, professional development training and expert support. Supported by Alberta Innovates; Alberta Ministry of Jobs, Economy and Northern […]
Unlocking Opportunities with Innovate Calgary’s Innovation Catalyst Grant
Innovate Calgary’s Innovation Catalyst Grant (ICG) is an entrepreneurial fellowship that supports recent Master’s or PhD graduates in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines. Sponsored by the Government of Alberta, and managed locally by Innovate Calgary, this program provides a 2-year runway for entrepreneurs to develop and commercialize innovative science-based products and services that contain […]
Accelerate Your Tech Startup’s Growth: Join the Alberta Catalyzer Velocity Program for a Power-Packed 8 Weeks
Conceived by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates, the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program represents a coalition of stakeholders including Prairies Economic Development Canada, Edmonton Unlimited, and the City of Calgary’s Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF). As the Scaleup program reaches its two-year milestone, a retrospection unveils impactful contribution to the region’s entrepreneurial landscape. The […]
AWS Launches $100,000 Community Fund to Support Local Projects in Calgary
As part of its commitment to supporting communities where it has presence, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS InCommunities Calgary Fund with an initial commitment of $100,000. The community grant program supports initiatives focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEM/STEAM) Education, Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability, Inclusion, Diversity and Equity—with an emphasis […]
Innovators and Cowboy Boots Unite at Tech Stampede Social
Innovators and cowboy boots – can you think of a better combination? Before you head out for a night on the Midway, two-step your way over to The Pioneer for the inaugural Tech Stampede Social to connect with the Calgary tech ecosystem. Socialize with the tech community while enjoying live music from Calgary-based artist Okay Mann, […]
Empower Your Career: Join the Conversation on Professional Growth in Calgary’s Tech Industry
Careers In Technology and Innovation is hosting a series of events to grow Calgary’s talent pool to keep up with the explosive growth of the local tech industry. For their fourth event, they’re tackling professional growth in the workplace. Did you know that one of the top reasons people quit their jobs is a lack of […]
Exploring Women in Tech, Disrupting Startup Culture, and the Future of Alberta’s Innovation Ecosystem
Avenue’s annual Innovation Event takes place on June 14th at Platform Calgary with innovators, founders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts invited to take part. This year’s event feature a panel discussion on women in tech and leadership, and sessions on Executive Leadership Through Psychedelics and Disrupting Disruption: How to Restart Startup Culture. The event’s keynote will […]
Rogers and Shaw Mark Merger with Music and Community
Calgary’s Shaw Communications and Rogers Communications are celebrating their recently completed merger valued at $26 billion with a free concert to kick off Calgary’s summer on Thursday, June 1st. The telecoms will hold the concert at the Scotiabank Saddledome and it’s being headlined by Grammy Award-winning country superstar Darius Rucker. The event marks both a […]