Building on signals of strength with the province’s tech economy, Alberta Innovates this week announced $13.6 million in investment across 19 partners. Through the Alberta Innovates Ecosystem Development Partnerships Program, the organization is investing this new funding to support small and medium-sized technology companies in the region. The Program supports the ecosystem by providing services […]
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Calgary Celebrates International Women’s Day with Toast
On March 8th Toast is hosting a night of networking to celebrate International Women’s Day in collaboration with Chic Geek and the51. Taking place at Platform Calgary and in collaboration with Chic Geek and the51, the eventing event will two panels Vulnerability: a strength for men, a weakness for women?‘ and Male Allyship – Friend or Foe? Panel hosts include Kylie […]
Movement51 Names Danielle Gifford Executive Director
Calgary’s Movement51 has completed their nationwide search for an Executive Director and announced that Danielle Gifford will be taking on the role. Formerly with AltaML and the Creative Destruction Lab (CDL), Gifford joins Movement51 with a wealth of experience in building national accelerators and training programs, as well as leadership in tech, entrepreneurship and business. […]