Platform Calgary brings together the resources of Calgary’s tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation through to scale. Behind every great innovator is a great community. The newly opened Platform Innovation Centre is the front door to this community — a single point of access for people […]
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Calgary’s Hottest Hackathon Warms Up Winter This February
Albertan winter is often associated with Banff and mountain culture, but “Calgary itself is a dynamic city and hosts many enjoyable winter activities and events,” argue organizers behind what is anticipated to be one of the biggest hackathons in the region next year. “The goal of this hackathon is to promote software development as a […]
Minister Vandal Announces Federal Investment To Advance Alberta’s Hydrogen Economy
Funding of more than $9.74 million through PrairiesCan will support more than 1,600 jobs and ensure Alberta continues to be a global leader and great place to invest in the rapidly growing hydrogen sector. Alberta’s access to low-cost natural gas reserves and a capable workforce skilled in the natural resource sector provide the province with […]
Tacit Edge Aims to Diversify Tech Talent in Alberta and Beyond
Tacit Edge is taking applications for the next cohort of its gender and race Equity, Diversity and Inclusion-based Product Management education programs, which the organization claims is among the most successful globally. Founded by corporate veterans Christa Hill and Renee Matsalla, the Calgary-based tech-education startup is looking to shift the number of women and visible minorities graduating […]
MP Chahal Announces Two Projects to Build Capacity of Women Entrepreneurs and Investors in Alberta
Today George Chahal, Member of Parliament for Calgary Skyview, on behalf of the Honourable Dan Vandal, Minister for PrairiesCan, announced a federal investment of almost $900,000 for two Calgary-based initiatives focused on growing small businesses through targeted supports for women entrepreneurs and investors. The Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association is receiving $375,630 to launch a new business incubator program for immigrant women […]
Google Accepting Applications for Latest Startups Accelerator Canada Program
In 2020, Google launched its first Startup Accelerator in Canada. Since then the company supported more than 30 Canadian startups from coast-to-coast. These startups cover a wide range of industries—from healthcare and biotech, agriculture, education, finance, telecommunications, real estate and more—and have gone on to raise more than $140 million collectively. Among the past accelerator […]
OnRamp Bringing Next Wave of Marketing Talent to Alberta Tech Industry
Alberta’s tech industry has experienced significant growth in recent years and has quickly become a key part of the province’s economy. But despite the momentum, early-stage tech companies are continuing to struggle with sourcing qualified talent, with 250+ positions currently open in growth-related roles like marketing and customer success. OnRamp, developed in partnership by The A100 and 321 […]
Energy Transition Centre Officially Opens For Business
This week the Energy Transition Centre (ETC) welcomed the energy industry, researchers, and investors into their new downtown Calgary space. The centre will support the research and development of new energy technologies while accelerating the commercialization of promising innovations by supporting new startups. This one-of-a-kind initiative nurtures, improves and steers emerging energy transition technologies into […]
Innovate Calgary Event Celebrates Black Tech Founders in Alberta
Seven leading BIPOC entrepreneurs from across Alberta will pitch their businesses to a sold-out crowd filled with investors, tech founders and innovators on Wednesday, November 9th. The first event in Innovate Calgary’s inclusive innovation portfolio series focused on supporting BIPOC and Rural founders, the Black Founders in Tech Pitch Event celebrates the contributions that BIPOC founders make to […]
Start Alberta Tech Awards to Reveal Winners at GRAND Theatre in Calgary on November 17
The 5th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards ceremony will be taking place at the historic GRAND Theatre in Calgary. Opened in 1912, the GRAND is Western Canada’s oldest theatre and Calgary’s culture house. On November 17, the Start Alberta Tech Awards powered by ATB will recognize 10 individuals and organizations for their success and contributions to Alberta’s […]