Immigrant entrepreneurs play a significant role in Canada’s economy. Approximately 33% of business owners in Canada are immigrants supporting more than $3.7 billion in generated revenue and more than 31,000 jobs. However, immigrant entrepreneurs frequently face obstacles when it comes to gaining access to investment funding and leveraging available support resources, primarily due to limited […]
Quantum City Summit Showcases Calgary’s Bright Economic Future
Calgary’s economic future is getting brighter because tech start-ups and global companies are establishing a new quantum hub, right here. From nanotechnology and artificial intelligence to quantum internet and biomedical engineering – Calgary is becoming a true quantum capital city. Last month the University of Calgary formed a strategic partnership with the Government of Alberta […]
Alberta Innovates Launches AI-Better Health Program to Bridge the Gap in Healthcare
The technical power of artificial intelligence is here today – but the pathway to practical use is stacked with challenges such as policy and regulatory issues, ethics and governance, evaluation, and adoption. When it comes to responsibly deploying artificial intelligence for better health, there is a significant gap between the technology potential and the implementation […]
RoboGarden Collabs with the University of Calgary to Launch New Machine Learning and AI Boot Camp
Calgary’s RoboGarden is expanding their collaboration with the University of Calgary to offer its Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Boot camp experience through its Continuing Education program. Opportunity abounds within this rapidly growing field and RoboGarden’s Machine Learning and AI Using Python Boot camp will provide information to enable individuals to capitalize on the moment. These […]
Meet and Connect With Canada’s Top Business Leaders in Calgary
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 […]