Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub announced this week that it is preparing to release a report on the region’s startup ecosystem later this month. The SIH believes Calgary “is at a pivotal moment in its growth,” and that the city must “make data-driven, steadfast decisions to unlock a prosperous future for everyone.” As Calgary’s startup […]
Social Innovation Hub
Social Innovation Hub Launches Program at Intersection of Art and Entrepreneurship
Last year, Calgary.tech covered the launch of Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub. A partnership between the University of Calgary and Innovate Calgary, the Social Innovation Hub has been brewing since 2021. The Hub aims to foster innovation through a range of programs and resources including mentorship, workshops, events, and access to funding. This month, Innovate […]
Calgary is Aiming to Build a More Supportive Ecosystem for Local Entrepreneurs
Organizations in Calgary are collaborating to empower the region’s ecosystem of entrepreneurship. “We’ve heard from our community that being an entrepreneur can sometimes be stressful, like you’re doing everything all by yourself,” reads a statement from Innovate Calgary. “We get it; building something from scratch isn’t easy, and it can take its toll.” Recognizing the […]
Pitch Event Celebrates BIPOC Women Founders in Alberta
Six leading BIPOC Women entrepreneurs from across Alberta will pitch their businesses to a sold-out crowd of investors, tech founders and innovation enthusiasts on Wednesday, April 5th. The second event in Innovate Calgary’s inclusive innovation portfolio series focused on supporting BIPOC and Rural founders, the BIPOC Women Founders in Tech Pitch Event celebrates the contributions that BIPOC Women […]
Calgary Tech Connections: Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub
Join us every month as The Agency connects you to some of the most exciting people and companies putting Calgary on the map as a global centre of innovation. In our first Tech Connections article, we take a look at Innovate Calgary’s Social Innovation Hub – a groundbreaking initiative between the University of Calgary and […]