Innovation Week YYC concluded with a bang on Thursday night as Platform Calgary hosted its highly anticipated Launch Party at the Big Four Roadhouse. Presented by Boast, the event celebrated the achievements of Calgary’s burgeoning tech ecosystem, showcasing 10 of the most promising startups from the past year. “This year’s featured startups are shining examples […]
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ZayZoon, Verano, and Tacit Edge Among Winners at Start Alberta Tech Awards 2024
The Start Alberta Tech Awards have announced their annual recognition technological innovation and entrepreneurship within the province. The 7th annual Awards took place on November 20 at Studio Bell in Calgary, honouring individuals and organizations for their contributions to Alberta’s tech sector. Winners this year reflect Alberta’s diverse ecosystem, highlighting fintechs, medical innovators, and more. […]
The Reporting Hub Simplifies Business Intelligence and Data Analytics in Canada
In 2015, Microsoft launched Power BI. Part of the tech titan’s Power Platform, the “BI” product offers interactive data visualization software focused on—you guessed it—business intelligence. A company out of Calgary is rethinking business insights, combining Power BI with its own tech to offer a web-based Business Intelligence Portal. “We believe Power BI can be […]
Local Startups are Set to Shine a Spotlight on Tech During Innovation Week YYC 2024
Calgary’s bustling technology ecosystem is set to take centre stage as the much-anticipated Innovation Week YYC shines a spotlight on the local scene over the next week. It’s poised to be a week chock-full of affairs that culminates in the iconic Launch Party. To be held at Big Four Roadhouse, Calgary’s 2024 Launch Party promises […]
Promise Robotics Wins at 2024 Proptech Showcase in Calgary
The 2024 Proptech Showcase made a dynamic return to the KPMG Pitch Stage at the Platform Innovation Centre this week, highlighting groundbreaking tech solutions for real estate. Nine proptech startups presented their innovations, aiming to revolutionize property management, construction, and smart city development. Promise Robotics, co-founded by CEO Ramtin Attar, emerged as this year’s winner. […]
Calgary’s Top 10 Startups to Shine at Innovation Week YYC 2024 Launch Party
Calgary’s thriving tech scene will take center stage on November 21, 2024, as the much-anticipated Launch Party of Innovation Week YYC brings together the city’s most promising tech startups. This year’s event, to be held at Big Four Roadhouse, promises to showcase cutting-edge innovation and groundbreaking ideas from ten trailblazing companies selected by a panel […]
Boast and Platform Calgary Partner to Boost Innovation with New Boast Innovation Labs
R&D and tax credit intelligence platform Boast has announced a partnership with Platform Calgary. Through the partnership, Boast and Platform Calgary will combine their shared expertise to help founders, startups, scaleups, investors, individuals and organizations across the Calgary tech ecosystem maximize their innovation output. The new partnership also marks the opening of the Boast Innovation Labs on site at the Platform […]
Launch Party Returns: Early-Bird Tickets Available for November 21st Startup Showcase
Launch Party is back on November 21st and early-bird tickets are now available. Powered by Platform Calgary, Launch Party is the largest startup-focused showcase of the year and spotlights some of Calgary’s most promising startups. Last year over 1,500 attended Launch Party. Taking place at the Big Four Roadhouse, the signature event showcases 10 of Calgary’s most […]
Learn the Basics of Tech Startups with Platform Calgary’s Virtual Startup 101 on October 9th
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 […]
Techstars Startup Weekend Calgary: A 54-Hour Sprint from Strangers to Startup Founders
Over fifty-four hours, strangers will become friends—and founders. October 18th through 20th 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 […]