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 […]
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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 […]
Empower Your Career: Join the Conversation on Professional Growth in Calgary’s Tech Industry
Careers In Technology and Innovation is hosting a series of events to grow Calgary’s talent pool to keep up with the explosive growth of the local tech industry. For their fourth event, they’re tackling professional growth in the workplace. Did you know that one of the top reasons people quit their jobs is a lack of […]
Exploring Women in Tech, Disrupting Startup Culture, and the Future of Alberta’s Innovation Ecosystem
Avenue’s annual Innovation Event takes place on June 14th at Platform Calgary with innovators, founders, entrepreneurs, and tech enthusiasts invited to take part. This year’s event feature a panel discussion on women in tech and leadership, and sessions on Executive Leadership Through Psychedelics and Disrupting Disruption: How to Restart Startup Culture. The event’s keynote will […]
Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award Goes Nationwide
The second annual Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award presented by Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary is expanding across Canada. The award application, initially open only to Calgary-based fintech startups or those looking to expand into the city, has now been broadened to include all Canada-based fintech companies without a requirement to relocate or be based in Calgary. This exciting development opens the doors […]
Calgary Fintech Award Showcases 2022 Winners At Kick-off Event
Last year, Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary partnered together in a dual mission. Their goal was to champion and celebrate Calgary as an emerging fintech hub, as well as ensure that local fintech startups are set up for success when it comes to launching and scaling their business in the city. To accomplish that […]
Fintech Startups Compete for $300K with Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award
For the second year in a row Digital Commerce Bank and Platform Calgary are hosting the Digital Commerce Calgary Fintech Award and applications are now open. The award highlights innovation in the fintech space in Calgary and the surrounding areas and aims to support fintech companies currently based in Calgary, as well as those looking to expand here. […]