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, […]
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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 […]
Perceptions of Calgary on the Rise as Blue Sky City Pursues Tech, Talent, and Capital
Positive perceptions of Calgary as an economy and a place to do business has “risen dramatically despite ongoing economic uncertainty,” according to an annual report. Research conducted by Stone-Olafson involved asking business leaders from key North American markets such as Toronto, Vancouver, and Silicon Valley about their impressions of Alberta’s tech and entrepreneurship hub. Those […]
Amid ‘Complex Economic Landscape,’ Blue Sky City Makes Moves to Support Innovation
Experts this month descended on Calgary for the annual 2026 Economic Outlook event. The annual affair, hosted by Calgary Economic Development and supported by ATB Financial, included keynotes and a fireside chat that explored the economic landscape of Alberta and Canada. Currently, Calgary’s unemployment rate is nearly 8%, a full percentage point higher than the […]
Calgary Economic Development Backs Local Founders at Birmingham Tech Week
Calgary’s tech scene is stepping onto the international stage this week as local companies showcase Alberta innovation at Birmingham Tech Week, the UK’s largest regional tech festival and conference. Supported by Calgary Economic Development (CED), the trade mission connects Alberta entrepreneurs with global investors, partners, and policymakers while promoting Calgary’s fast-growing technology ecosystem. The delegation […]
OCIF Invests $367K in The Knowledge Society to Power Calgary’s Youth Innovation
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is deepening its commitment to youth innovation with up to $367,000 in new funding for The Knowledge Society (TKS), a global accelerator program preparing high school students to tackle real-world challenges in AI, quantum, and other emerging fields. The investment comes as Alberta grapples with a youth unemployment rate […]