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 […]
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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 […]
Discover Your Transferable Skills At The YYC Tech Talent Tour
Do you have the skills to make it in tech? Platform Calgary is hosting a series of events to grow Calgary’s talent pool to keep up with the explosive growth of the local tech industry. One of the many ways to do that is to tap into existing talent that have skills that are easily […]
Rethinking Talent To Unlock Calgary’s Potential
Historically, a city’s competitive advantage was anchored to its proximity to scarce natural resources ranging from lumber and iron ore to access to navigable waterways. Today, a city’s prosperity is driven by its ability to attract, retain, develop and mobilize talent. The future prosperity of Calgary starts with people. On November 25th Platform Calgary will […]
Alberta Innovates and 500 Global Reveal Accelerator Startups Ahead of Demo Day
Alberta Innovates and 500 Global this week unveiled their second batch of the Alberta Accelerator by 500. The partnership between the provincial government corporation and California-born venture capital fund saw 18 startups from around the world attend a rigorous 12-week program. The program culminates in Demo Day on October 20 in Calgary. “Given the strong momentum […]
321 Growth Academy, OnRamp Hosting Expert Panel on Marketing in Alberta Tech
Are you a marketer, aspiring marketer, or otherwise looking to land an exciting job in the Alberta technology scene? On October 19th OnRamp will host an event that shows why tech is the field to be working for —even as a marketer—and that Alberta may just be the place to do it in. After all, […]