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 […]
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Innovation Consortium Celebrates Success in Scaling Alberta Tech
There has never been a more exciting time to be in tech in Alberta than today. These are the words of Nate Glubish, the Minister of Technology and Innovation for Alberta. To back up his position, he cites a simple fact: “Alberta has more tech companies today than ever before.” According to Glubish, that means […]
Suncor Joins Plug and Play Initiative to Advance Sustainability in Alberta
Plug and Play, a world-renowned innovation platform, is enhancing its footprint in Alberta’s sustainability landscape by partnering with Suncor, a Canadian energy company headquartered in Calgary. This collaboration marks Suncor as the first corporate entity to join Plug and Play’s Sustainability Program in Alberta. The alliance seeks to expedite the development and adoption of sustainable […]
Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund Invests $7 Million to Attract Senior Tech Talent to Alberta
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund announced this week that it will provide India-based Mphasis with up to $7 million over four years in order to accelerate the attraction of intermediate and senior-level tech talent to Calgary. The investment will expand Calgary’s talent pipeline by supporting the recruitment of up to 560 new technology and professional […]