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. […]
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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out of phone verification with its Software-as-a-Service platform, CallerVerify.com, offering a secure alternative to outdated security questions.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 […]
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 […]
EnviroApps Modernizes Hazardous Waste and Dangerous Goods Documentation with Digital-First Platform
Calgary-based startup EnviroApps is on a mission to bring hazardous waste and dangerous goods shipping documentation into the digital age. Founded by environmental compliance veteran Amit Bhargava and software developer Mayank Singh, EnviroApps addresses a critical and often-overlooked problem: outdated, paper-based documentation for the Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG). These documents are vital for regulatory […]
Launch Party 2025: Nominations Now Open for Calgary’s Top Startups
Since 2010, Launch Party has been the premier platform for showcasing Calgary’s most promising early-stage tech startups. Each year, ten standout companies are selected to join a high-profile cohort and take centre stage during Calgary Innovation Week. Being part of the Launch Party Top 10 comes with more than just bragging rights. Selected startups gain […]
Get Connected at Startup Grind Calgary’s LinkedIn Powerhouse
Startup Grind Calgary is hosting LinkedIn Powerhouse on July 29th — an evening designed to elevate your personal brand, expand your network, and unlock real LinkedIn strategies at Platform Calgary. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the in-person event features a fireside chat with Ian MacDonald, Business & Innovation Leader at KPMG Canada, focused on […]
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 […]