Immigrant entrepreneurs play a significant role in Canada’s economy. Approximately 33% of business owners in Canada are immigrants supporting more than $3.7 billion in generated revenue and more than 31,000 jobs. However, immigrant entrepreneurs frequently face obstacles when it comes to gaining access to investment funding and leveraging available support resources, primarily due to limited […]
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Calgary Tech Startup Crunches Big Data for Canadian Cannabis Industry
A company based in Calgary is collecting real-time data from thousands of Canadian retail websites to offer a repository of trends and consumer insight for those seeking to leverage actionable intelligence into a business advantage. Neobi says its tech is trusted by top-performing teams in Canadian cannabis to provide a data solution that addresses their most […]
CoolIT, Jobber, Neo, and WaitWell Honored at 2023 Start Alberta Tech Awards
The 6th annual Start Alberta Tech Awards took place in Edmonton on October 11th. The awards recognize 12 individuals and organizations for their success and contributions to Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, and for making a significant impact in the province’s tech sector. Calgary’s WaitWell was recognized as the A100 One to Watch. This award recognizes one […]
Local Startup Takes Home Top Prize at Second Annual Calgary Fintech Award
Nearly 200 applicants were whittled down down to 12 finalists. After three months of competition and mentorship, four financial technology startups won this year’s Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award, with three hailing from the Alberta region. The second-annual award, this year expanded nationwide, recognized DealPoint, Blossom, Propra, and Elev as the top four winners—taking home […]
Platform Calgary and National Bank Partner to Create New Investment Opportunities for Calgary’s Tech Sector
National Bank of Canada and Platform Calgary have announced a new strategic partnership focused on improving the connections between investors and Calgary technology startups. National Bank is committing $380,000 over four years to establish the “National Bank Investor Hub” located at the Platform Innovation Centre. National Bank will also become a core partner of the […]
Mark Your Calendar for Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week and Launch Party
Save the date for Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week from November 15 to November 23, 2023. From robots, drones and augmented reality to advances in agriculture, energy and health and wellness, there are companies in Calgary who are building cool things with technology. Innovation Week showcases the diversity and depth of what’s happening in innovation and technology in […]
Mark Your Calendar for Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week and Apply Now to be Part of Launch Party
Save the date for Platform Calgary’s Innovation Week from November 15 to November 23, 2023 From robots, drones and augmented reality to advances in agriculture, energy and health and wellness, there are companies in Calgary who are building cool things with technology. Innovation Week showcases the diversity and depth of what’s happening in innovation and technology […]
Accelerate Your Tech Startup’s Growth: Join the Alberta Catalyzer Velocity Program for a Power-Packed 8 Weeks
Conceived by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates, the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program represents a coalition of stakeholders including Prairies Economic Development Canada, Edmonton Unlimited, and the City of Calgary’s Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF). As the Scaleup program reaches its two-year milestone, a retrospection unveils impactful contribution to the region’s entrepreneurial landscape. The […]
Innovators and Cowboy Boots Unite at Tech Stampede Social
Innovators and cowboy boots – can you think of a better combination? Before you head out for a night on the Midway, two-step your way over to The Pioneer for the inaugural Tech Stampede Social to connect with the Calgary tech ecosystem. Socialize with the tech community while enjoying live music from Calgary-based artist Okay Mann, […]
Calgary’s Startup Ecosystem Climbs Higher in Global Rankings, Placing among Top 60 Emerging Ecosystems
Calgary’s startup ecosystem has moved up a bracket in Startup Genome’s Top 100 Emerging Ecosystems list and now places among the top 60 ecosystems globally. Released during the Next Web Conference in Amsterdam, Startup Genome’s Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) 2023 evaluates the performance and growth of innovation ecosystems around the world. Just five years ago, Calgary wasn’t […]