Calgary Innovation Week kicked off with a packed house at Platform Calgary as this year’s Launch Party Top 10 showcase opened the week’s program. Presented by Alberta Innovates, the event remains one of Calgary’s most anticipated gatherings for early-stage startups, shining a spotlight on the city’s most promising emerging companies. Each year, Launch Party highlights […]
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Platform Calgary to Host Proptech Showcase Ahead of Real Estate Forum
Platform Calgary is putting Proptech in the spotlight ahead of the 2025 Calgary Real Estate Forum with a new event connecting startups, investors, and industry leaders. The Proptech Showcase, taking place October 28 from 2-5pm on the KPMG Pitch Stage, will highlight how technology is transforming the real estate sector—from transactions and development to management, […]
Tech, Data & Funding: Empowering Calgary’s Nonprofits to Thrive in the Digital Era
Calgary’s tech and social impact communities are coming together this month to help nonprofits and charities harness the power of data and technology for good. On October 23, Platform Calgary will host Tech, Data & Funding: Hands-On Empowerment for Nonprofits & Charities at its East Annex, offering a day of practical learning, round-table discussions, and […]
Platform Calgary CEO Terry Rock to Depart, Jen Lussier Named Interim Successor
After spearheading Calgary’s tech renaissance for seven years, Terry Rock will step down as President and CEO of Platform Calgary on October 14th. Chief Operating Officer Jen Lussier will assume the role of interim CEO. Since joining Platform Calgary in 2018, Rock has played a pivotal role in shaping one of Canada’s most vibrant innovation […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Returns to Calgary This October
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. October 17th through 19th 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 […]
Calgary to Host IMPACT 2025 on Future of Impact Investing
As questions mount about the future of ESG and DEI in global markets, Calgary is set to host a timely gathering of Canada’s startup and investor community. On Friday, September 26, the Platform Calgary Innovation Centre will welcome founders, funders, and policy leaders for IMPACT 2025 – Investing with Purpose in a Time of Change. […]
Platform Calgary Brings Tech and Politics Together Over Coffee
On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Platform Calgary is hosting Coffee With the Candidates, an informal morning meetup from 9:00–11:00am at the Platform Innovation Centre. The event offers Calgarians the opportunity to connect directly with city council candidates ahead of the October 20 municipal election. Attendees can share perspectives on the city’s growing innovation economy and […]
Wattpad Co-Founder Brings Startup Masterclass to Calgary
Calgary founders will have the chance to learn directly from one of Canada’s most accomplished entrepreneurs this September. Allen Lau, co-founder of Wattpad and Two Small Fish Ventures, is bringing his masterclass Turning a Scientist into an Entrepreneur to Platform Calgary on September 25th. Presented through the National Bank Investor Hub, the session is designed […]
Platform Calgary Launches Fall Lineup of Startup Programs
This fall, Platform Calgary is rolling out a fresh slate of programs designed to connect aspiring founders, career changers, and investors with Calgary’s growing tech ecosystem. From one-evening workshops to year-long incubators, the lineup offers pathways for every stage of the startup journey. Startup 101 – September 10 For anyone curious about joining a startup […]
Calgary’s TechJutsu Secures the Future of Phone Verification
Calgary-based startup TechJutsu is taking the frustration out of phone verification with its Software-as-a-Service platform, CallerVerify.com, offering a secure alternative to outdated security questions. Founder and CEO Tracey Nyholt was inspired to create the solution after listening to her elderly father struggle to remember security answers when calling his bank. “I thought: there must be […]