SVG Ventures|THRIVE has announced the launch of the THRIVE Agrithon, an exciting new call to action aimed at tackling sustainability challenges in the agriculture industry. The event, which will be held in-person on July 9th & 10th in Calgary, will bring together passionate teams of innovators and entrepreneurs from around the world to collaborate on […]
Calgary Fintech Award Showcases 2022 Winners At Kick-off Event
Last year, Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary partnered together in a dual mission. Their goal was to champion and celebrate Calgary as an emerging fintech hub, as well as ensure that local fintech startups are set up for success when it comes to launching and scaling their business in the city. To accomplish that […]
TELUS Donates $5 Million to Alberta Fire Relief Efforts
In Alberta, devastating wildfires are spreading, impacting children and families. In response to this crisis, TELUS is taking action. TELUS is partnering with various organizations, including the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, TELUS Indigenous Communities Fund, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods, and TELUS Health. Together, they are committing an initial $5 million in cash donations and […]
Applications for the 2023 Technology Fast 50 Program Now Open
Does your company strive to make the impossible possible? Are you and your company on a mission to drive innovation? Deloitte’s annual Technology Fast 50TM program recognizes the world-class achievements of Canadian technology companies who have a bold vision for the future. The award categories for 2023 are Technology Fast 50, Enterprise Fast 15, Clean Technology, […]
InceptionU Launches New Tech Adjacent Reskilling Program
As Alberta’s tech industry continues to grow, so do the opportunities for tech adjacent careers in marketing, sales, design and coding support. This fall, Calgary’s InceptionU will launch a new workforce development program to help people with little to no technical exposure move into tech-adjacent roles that will help Alberta tech companies grow faster with […]
Two Upcoming Calgary Tech Events You Won’t Want to Miss
There is a renewed energy in 2023 as events fully return to normal—that is to say, in person. The excitement matches the high momentum of Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. Let’s take a quick look at two of the most anticipated tech events of the year in Alberta. mesh Coming up in just one week is the […]
Applications Are Open For The Platform Incubator
Focus on your startup’s growth, supported by a community of entrepreneurs-in-residence and other founders like you. The Platform Incubator is an 18-month program tailored to your startup to help you focus your time and energy where it makes the biggest difference, by providing structure and processes to enable continuous, rapid learning and scalability. Participants get 1:1 support from experienced […]
Pitch Event Celebrates BIPOC Women Founders in Alberta
Six leading BIPOC Women entrepreneurs from across Alberta will pitch their businesses to a sold-out crowd of investors, tech founders and innovation enthusiasts on Wednesday, April 5th. The second event in Innovate Calgary’s inclusive innovation portfolio series focused on supporting BIPOC and Rural founders, the BIPOC Women Founders in Tech Pitch Event celebrates the contributions that BIPOC Women […]
DiscoverTechYYC Job Fair Returns To Platform Innovation Centre
Platform Calgary and Tech West Collective have opened up registration for DiscoverTechYYC, an exposition and job fair with 60+ Calgary tech companies. Taking place at the Platform Innovation Centre on May 5th, DiscoverTechYYC is a great opportunity for people exploring career opportunities in Calgary’s growing tech sector, including in robotics, software, app development and digital […]
Valhalla Private Capital Partners with Plug and Play Alberta
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. […]