Calgary is making waves on the global innovation stage, securing its place as Canada’s fastest-growing startup ecosystem in 2025. According to the latest Global Startup Ecosystem Index by StartupBlink, the city climbed 15 spots to rank 92nd worldwide—marking the largest jump among Canada’s top 10 ecosystems. Calgary also overtook Kitchener to become the fifth-ranked startup […]
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Startup Scene Heats Up with Inventures 2025 Pre-Party at Platform
Alberta’s innovation community will get an early jump on Inventures 2025 with a high-energy pre-party hosted at Platform Calgary on May 20th. Presented by National Bank of Canada, the Welcome to Inventures 2025 Pre-Party promises to set the tone for one of Canada’s leading tech and innovation conferences. Running from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, the pre-party offers […]
KPMG’s AI Made Real Summit to Bring Practical AI Insights to Calgary Leaders
KPMG, in collaboration with Microsoft, is bringing the AI Made Real Summit to Calgary next month, offering business leaders a rare opportunity to dive deep into real-world applications of artificial intelligence. Set for May 15th at Platform Calgary, the half-day event is tailored specifically for business executives and management teams exploring or implementing AI strategies. […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This May
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. May 9th through 11th will see Techstars Startup Weekend descend on Calgary for a collaboration-focused hackathon that promotes teamwork and turning ideas into action. “Whether you are a serial entrepreneur or new to the startup scene, you’ll fit right in as long as you are motivated to build a product […]
Platform Calgary Powers $323M Tech Surge in 2024
Calgary’s transformation into a global tech contender continued its upward trajectory in 2024, with Platform Calgary playing a central role. According to the organization’s newly released Impact Report, startups connected to Platform Calgary raised a record-breaking $323 million last year, contributing to more than $1 billion in capital raised since 2018. Positioned as the city’s […]
AgeCare and Platform Calgary Partner to Advance Innovation in Senior Living
AgeCare, a leader in Canada’s continuing care industry, has teamed up with Platform Calgary to drive innovation in the growing AgeTech sector. The new partnership aims to foster innovation in aging tech, health, and senior living by connecting tech startups with industry leaders, policymakers, and healthcare providers. Through events, ecosystem development, and strategic partnerships, the […]
Calgary Launches Bold Innovation Strategy to Drive $28 Billion in Economic Growth
In an ambitious push to future-proof its economy amid growing global trade disruptions and geopolitical volatility, Calgary Economic Development has unveiled a sweeping innovation strategy aimed at positioning the city as the innovation capital of Canada. Announced at the 2025 Report to the Community event, the new strategy lays out a roadmap for Calgary to […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform’s Startup 101
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]
Tech Talent Tuesdays Returns to Connect Calgary’s Tech Community
Calgary’s thriving tech sector will once again have a dedicated space for networking and growth as Tech Talent Tuesdays returns for the 2025 season. Powered by CITI, this free, bi-weekly event kicks off on January 28th from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the KPMG Pitch Stage and West Hall in the Platform Innovation Centre. Designed […]