Alberta Innovates is injecting $2.5 million through its Digital Innovation in Clean Energy (DICE) program to support digital technology projects in the energy sector. The program aims to reduce emissions while creating value and jobs, with individual projects eligible for up to $250,000 over an 18-month period. The DICE program supports the development of digital […]
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OCIF Invests in the Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub at Bow Valley College
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is positioning Calgary to seize new opportunities in digital media and entertainment arts by investing up to $5.5 million into the Calgary Entertainment Arts Production Hub (CEAPH) at Bow Valley College. The CEAPH will be a world-class facility right in downtown Calgary and a creative arts ecosystem that aims to grow careers and […]
Fair Entry Program Teams Up with Rogers to Bridge the Digital Divide for Low-Income Residents
The City of Calgary is making it easier for Calgarians living with low income to access affordable telecom services through a new Fair Entry subsidy program. Starting today, Fair Entry clients are eligible for low-cost internet, wireless and TV services through the Rogers Connected for Success program without requiring a separate application process. Fair Entry launched in […]
Alberta Innovates Presents Scaleup GAP: Entrepreneurs Unplugged
Presented by Alberta Innovates, Scaleup GAP: Entrepreneurs Unplugged is an event celebrating Global Entrepreneurs Month designed for tech startup founders in Alberta. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a scaling startup, this event is your connection to advance your entrepreneurial goals. Discover inspiration, practical insights, and learn about the accelerators in the Alberta Scaleup and […]
Compensation Trends in Canada’s Tech Industry: What’s the Data Telling Us?
In the past 18 months the tech industry experienced an extreme swing from the “great resignation” and a struggle to retain talent to a cooling period, with many companies forced to take cost cutting measures. All of this came on top of the highest inflation rates in decades. As we look forward to 2024, where […]
Foresight 50 Celebration 2023: Showcasing Canada’s Leading Cleantech Ventures
Now in its third year, the Foresight 50 program has recognized a variety of amazing cleantech ventures. Last year Alberta accounted for one-third of the companies on the list and this year the cleantech hub of Calgary is home to the two-day event to connect, invest, and celebrate the most investible cleantech ventures in Canada. […]
Alberta Catalyzer Velocity South Showcase Ignites Calgary Innovation Week
Taking place on the eve of Calgary Innovation Week, the Alberta Catalyzer Velocity South Showcase on November 14th kicks off the biggest week of the year for the Calgary tech ecosystem. The Velocity showcase is the culmination of an eight-week program where entrepreneurs work with industry experts and coaches to take their business to the […]
What Do Global Economic Trends Mean for Calgary’s Business Community?
Global economic trends include higher interest rates and inflation, a cost-of-living crisis and an increasingly competitive market for talent. What does this mean for Calgary’s business community? Find out on November 1st when Calgary Economic Development hosts the annual 2024 Economic Outlook, powered by ATB. At Calgary’s signature economic forecast and networking event, speakers including […]
Migr8 Empowers Immigrant Entrepreneurs to Drive Canada’s Economy Forward
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 […]