Calgary’s tech and social impact communities are coming together this month to help nonprofits and charities harness the power of data and technology for good. On October 23, Platform Calgary will host Tech, Data & Funding: Hands-On Empowerment for Nonprofits & Charities at its East Annex, offering a day of practical learning, round-table discussions, and […]
OCIF Invests $367K in The Knowledge Society to Power Calgary’s Youth Innovation
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is deepening its commitment to youth innovation with up to $367,000 in new funding for The Knowledge Society (TKS), a global accelerator program preparing high school students to tackle real-world challenges in AI, quantum, and other emerging fields. The investment comes as Alberta grapples with a youth unemployment rate […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This October
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. October 17th through 19th will see Techstars Startup Weekend descend on Calgary for a collaboration-focused hackathon that promotes teamwork and turning ideas into action. “Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or new to the startup scene, you’ll fit right in as long as you are motivated to build a product […]
Nominations Open for 2025 Start Alberta Tech Awards
Alberta’s top innovators are once again set to take the spotlight. Nominations and applications are now open for the 8th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards, recognizing the individuals and organizations shaping the province’s tech and innovation ecosystem. The 2025 Awards will be held on November 13th at the Betty Andrews Recital Hall in Edmonton, celebrating […]
Got Aerospace Innovation? Calgary’s Accelerator Program Wants You
Have a breakthrough idea for the aerospace sector? If you’re ready to launch your solution but need a boost, Calgary’s Aerospace Accelerator Program (AAP) may be the runway you’re looking for. Backed by Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund and Prairies Economic Development Canada, the two-year accelerator is designed to propel early-stage startups with technology-driven solutions. It […]
Platform Calgary Brings Tech and Politics Together Over Coffee
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Platform Calgary is hosting Coffee With the Candidates, an informal morning meetup from 9:00–11:00am at the Platform Innovation Centre. The event offers Calgarians the opportunity to connect directly with city council candidates ahead of the October 20 municipal election. Attendees can share perspectives on the city’s growing innovation economy and […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]
From Founder to CEO: Evolving Leadership at Tech Thursday
Calgary tech leaders will get an inside look at how to scale leadership as a company grows when Tech Thursday hosts a fireside chat with Jeff Smith, CEO of Digital Commerce Bank (DCBank). Smith is best known for co‑founding DirectCash Payments in 1997 with Susan Anderson and transforming it into the world’s second‑largest ATM operator. […]
SAIT to Showcase 100+ Student Projects at August Tech Capstone Event
Calgary’s next generation of tech professionals will take centre stage on Thursday, August 21st, as the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) hosts its Summer 2025 capstone showcase, SAIT TECH CAPCON. Running from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the SAIT Campus Centre (Stan Grad Building), the in-person event will highlight more than 100 student-led […]
Get Connected at Startup Grind Calgary’s LinkedIn Powerhouse
Startup Grind Calgary is hosting LinkedIn Powerhouse on July 29th — an evening designed to elevate your personal brand, expand your network, and unlock real LinkedIn strategies at Platform Calgary. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the in-person event features a fireside chat with Ian MacDonald, Business & Innovation Leader at KPMG Canada, focused on […]