Calgary Economic Development and the Government of Alberta have launched Level Up, a free program helping Alberta businesses expand internationally and diversify beyond their existing markets. Funded by the province and delivered by Calgary Economic Development, the initiative combines online learning, expert-led workshops and individual mentorship. It builds on the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP), adding […]
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Calgary Leads North America in Tech Talent Growth for Third Year Running
Calgary is North America’s fastest-growing tech talent market for the third consecutive year, reinforcing the city’s momentum as a destination for technology companies and skilled workers. According to CBRE’s 2026 Scoring Tech Talent report, Calgary’s technology workforce expanded 56 per cent between 2022 and 2025—the highest growth rate among the 50 North American markets studied. […]
OCIF Helps API Relaunch Biohubx to Better Support Life Sciences Startups in Calgary
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund is investing in one of Canada’s largest not-for-profit life sciences commercialization organizations. OCIF this month unveiled $368,048 for Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation, which supports the commercialization of life sciences technologies nationwide. The funding from OCIF will help API grow its Calgary-based team, as well as establish a life sciences commercialization centre […]
TalentED Greater Calgary Connects Youth With Local Employers
Calgary Economic Development has launched TalentED Greater Calgary, a new workforce initiative designed to help young people gain practical experience while helping local employers access emerging talent. The program is focused on youth aged 18 to 24 with a high school diploma and connects them with work-based learning opportunities across Calgary and the broader metropolitan […]
Calgary Delegation Heads to Web Summit Vancouver
Calgary Economic Development is set to showcase the city’s growing innovation ecosystem on a global stage, sending a cohort of local companies to Web Summit Vancouver, taking place May 11 to 14. The delegation highlights the breadth of Calgary’s tech sector, spanning fintech, AI, digital services, and emerging platforms. Participating companies include Propra, Impact Applications, […]
Calgary Seeks Out ‘Long-Term Resilience’ by Delivering Local Solutions to Global Stage
In 2026, Calgary sits at the centre of “the case for Canada.” So goes the narrative of Calgary Economic Development’s 2026 Report to the Community. The report, presented by WestJet and TELUS Business, suggests—following a a year of trade disruptions and geopolitical instability—that Calgary’s best response to economic headwinds is industry and trade diversification and […]
Calgary to Spotlight Trade at Report to the Community 2026
Calgary Economic Development is set to host its annual Report to the Community on April 8th, bringing together civic and business leaders to explore how trade and global partnerships are shaping the city’s next phase of growth. Presented by WestJet and TELUS Business, this year’s event will focus on Calgary’s expanding global reach and the […]
OCIF Backs New Logistics Innovation Hub at MRU
Calgary is doubling down on its ambitions to become a logistics and supply chain innovation hub, with a new multi-million dollar investment aimed at strengthening the infrastructure behind global trade. The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF), in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is investing up to $4.15 million in Mount Royal University to establish […]
How Calgary Is Building Its Next Era of Global Growth
Calgary’s economic future is increasingly tied to global markets — and on April 8, the city’s business and civic leaders will outline how those connections are shaping the next chapter of growth. Calgary Economic Development will host Report to the Community 2026 at the Calgary TELUS Convention Centre, bringing together policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators […]
Calgary Lands Climeworks Carbon Removal HQ
Swiss carbon removal company Climeworks is establishing its Canadian headquarters in Calgary, selecting the Energy Transition Centre (ETC) as a base to test and scale direct air capture technology in cold-weather conditions. Several employees are already working from the downtown innovation hub, with additional local hiring planned in the coming months. The company says it […]