Regular readers of Calgary.tech are well aware in 2024 that the beautiful nation of Canada is grappling with an ugly dearth of cybersecurity, and consumers and businesses have both been paying tolls as a result. Total employment in Canada’s cybersecurity sector rose more than 12% last year, a report from Upskill Canada and Deloitte found, but up to […]
The Future of Aerospace in Calgary
Calgary.tech recently took a closer look at Alberta’s quietly emerging aerospace sector. Now it’s Calgary Economic Development’s turn. Entrepreneurs, futurists, investors, researchers and industry experts will converge at the Aerospace Innovation Hub to consider the possible futures for aerospace in the Calgary region. With a presentation from a local futurist and a dynamic panel discussion of industry […]
Calgary Hackathon to Help Budding Entrepreneurs Go From Ideation to Product
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. June 21st through 23rd 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 […]
Accelerate Your Tech Startup’s Growth: Join the Alberta Catalyzer Velocity Program
Bridging the scale-up gap, Alberta Catalyzer is an early-stage pre-accelerator designed to support startups as they prepare to launch. The Alberta Catalyzer program is divided into three streams of learning: Engage, Traction, and Velocity. The streams are intentionally designed to support founders at different stages and equip them with resources to help their startup grow. Engage turns customer insights […]
InceptionU’s MVP Project: Boosting Startups with Student Talent
InceptionU’s MVP Project offers local startups a chance to turn their ideas into reality with very little expense. Structured as a learning opportunity for InceptionU students, the MVP Project matches worthy business ideas with emerging developers & designers. It’s a chance for local startups to have their minimum viable product (MVP) designed and/or developed by […]
Nominate a Cleantech Superstar for the Alberta Cleantech Awards
Alberta is becoming a world leader in the development of cleantech solutions, spanning renewable energy, agritech, and carbon capture and storage. Foresight Canada wants to recognize the trailblazers, big-thinkers, and innovators making waves in cleantech throughout Alberta. Nominations are now open for the second annual Alberta Cleantech Awards, recognizing the province’s best minds who are […]
Confidently Navigate the Calgary Tech Landscape With 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 […]
Marketing Wizard Marcus Collins to Discuss Culture and Innovation at INVENTURE$
We have already mentioned how an advanced humanoid robot will be both attendee and exhibition at this year’s INVENTURE$, which each May brings together industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists under one roof in Calgary. Last year, with a theme of “Innovation Overdrive,” a record 3,000 participants spurred “our most successful event yet,” according to […]
Exploring the Nexus of Humanity and Technology: Dr. Poppy Crum to Keynote at INVENTURE$ 2024
Where does innovation come from? How are new technologies created? Dr. Poppy Crum, an eminent neuroscientist, is coming to INVENTURE$ 2024 to talk about these very things. She will be taking the main stage on Friday May 31, 2024 to deliver a keynote address called the Intersection of Humanity and Technology. “Understanding where innovation comes from […]
Startups To Pitch at UCalgary’s Faculty of Science Innovation Fair
Calgary is a thriving hub of innovation, where the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science (FoS) and Innovate Calgary play a crucial role in driving cutting-edge technological advancements. The bi-annual Faculty of Science Innovation Fair serves as a fantastic platform, offering unparalleled exposure for new startups and groundbreaking innovation research emerging from UCalgary. This event […]