If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources […]
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Marketing Wizard Marcus Collins to Discuss Culture and Innovation at INVENTURE$
We have already mentioned how an advanced humanoid robot will be both attendee and exhibition at this year’s INVENTURE$, which each May brings together industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists under one roof in Calgary. Last year, with a theme of “Innovation Overdrive,” a record 3,000 participants spurred “our most successful event yet,” according to […]
INNOVATEwest Hosts ‘Grizzly Pursuit’: A Startup Pitch Battle with a $20,000 Prize
If you’re reading this there is a good chance that you’ve heard of Dragons Den and Shark Tank but have you heard of the Grizzly Pursuit? The inaugural INNOVATEwest conference in Vancouver on April 16th and 17th will feature a Grizzly Pursuit competition where six startups will get the opportunity to pitch live on the main stage for a $20,000 […]
Exploring the Nexus of Humanity and Technology: Dr. Poppy Crum to Keynote at INVENTURE$ 2024
Where does innovation come from? How are new technologies created? Dr. Poppy Crum, an eminent neuroscientist, is coming to INVENTURE$ 2024 to talk about these very things. She will be taking the main stage on Friday May 31, 2024 to deliver a keynote address called the Intersection of Humanity and Technology. “Understanding where innovation comes from […]
Startups To Pitch at UCalgary’s Faculty of Science Innovation Fair
Calgary is a thriving hub of innovation, where the University of Calgary’s Faculty of Science (FoS) and Innovate Calgary play a crucial role in driving cutting-edge technological advancements. The bi-annual Faculty of Science Innovation Fair serves as a fantastic platform, offering unparalleled exposure for new startups and groundbreaking innovation research emerging from UCalgary. This event […]
Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform addy to Host Calgary Meetup This Week
Addy continues to advance its presence in Alberta. The Vancouver-based real estate investing platform, which launched in BC in 2020, dropped its first Alberta project last year. The timing was good: As the province’s key hubs Calgary and Edmonton grapple with Canada’s highest rates of office vacancy, addy collaborated with regional developers to convert office […]
INVENTURE$ 2024 to Host Fireside Chat with Humanoid Robot in Calgary This May
An advanced humanoid robot will be both attendee and exhibition at this year’s INVENTURE$. Each May, INVENTURE$ brings industry leaders, angel investors, and venture capitalists under one roof in Calgary. Last year, with a theme of “Innovation Overdrive,” a record 3,000 participants spurred “our most successful event yet,” according to Laura Kilcrease. Kilcrease, who serves […]
Federal Funding Helps InceptionU Develop and Match Tech Talent Across the Prairies
Alberta is home to the youngest population in Canada and has the highest number of people moving to it from other provinces. With Alberta’s fast growing entrepreneurial culture creating significant demand for skilled workers across various sectors of the economy, the Government of Canada is making investments to help meet the needs of small- and […]
InceptionU To Offer New Customer Success Career Pathway
Due to high demand and shifting opportunities in the tech job market, Calgary’s InceptionU is launching a new short-form Customer Success development program designed to help job seekers land their next big role in tech. Beginning in February, the Customer Success stream is developed jointly by InceptionU and its partner 321 Growth Academy. This second […]
Alberta Innovates Invests $2.5M in Digital Innovation for Clean Energy
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 […]