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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]