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Innovation Week is BACK November 13 - 21 🎉
Join us for a week-long celebration of the people, startups, scaleups, and technologies that are defining Calgary’s future.
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Launch Party 2024 Tickets Now Available!
On November 21, join us and 2,000+ fellow innovators to recognize 10 amazing up-and-coming Calgary startups at the biggest startup celebration of the year! Save on early-bird tickets until October 17.
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Report to Community 2023
Another year of tech in Calgary! This year we’re zooming out on Calgary’s tech community – looking at where we came from, where we are, and where we’re going.
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Calgary's 5G Discovery Zone
Be part of accelerating innovation with Canada’s first downtown 5G test environment. The 5G Discovery Zone will allow researchers, developers and companies to develop, refine and test new applications and technologies that leverage the benefits of 5G networks. Startups can submit proposed experiments before Aug. 31, 2024.
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National Bank Investor Hub
The National Bank Investor Hub drives faster connections between investors, founders, ideas, and capital.
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Global Startup Visa applications are now open.
Are you an international entrepreneur? This program helps growth-stage tech startups bring their startups to Calgary.
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Launch and grow in Alberta.
Access to business support, resources and advice to launch and grow your early-stage startup with Alberta Catalyzer.
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Why Calgary Is Emerging as One of the Best Cities For Anyone to Build a Startup
Calgary is gaining global attention for something new—tech. What was once a city known primarily for oil and gas is now a fast-growing launchpad for startups, innovation, and investment. And if recent years are any indication, this isn’t a passing trend—it’s a major shift in trajectory.
The Many Hats of a CTO: Navigating Tech Leadership in an Emerging Market
The title "Chief Technology Officer" can mean very different things depending on who you ask—and what stage the company is in. At its core, the CTO role is one of the most flexible and dynamic positions in any organization.
From Language Barriers to A Global Solution: How SpeakX is Scaling in Calgary Through the Startup Visa Program
Now based in Calgary, XingChao sees the city not just as a landing point but a launchpad for global growth. For global startups with big ambitions, scaling isn't just about growth — it's about access to the right environment: to new markets, talent, support, and opportunity.
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