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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.

2024 Platform Calgary Impact Report

The 2024 Impact Report offers a data-driven look at the organization’s role in advancing inclusive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

Navigating the Funding Stages: A Roadmap for Tech Startups

By grasping the essential considerations associated with each funding stage, startups can strategically position themselves for success while contributing to Calgary's dynamic tech ecosystem.

How the New SR&ED Changes Impact Calgary’s Innovators—and What to Do Next

What’s Changing in the SR&ED Program? The Government of Canada has announced key reforms to modernize SR&ED, aiming to streamline compliance, enhance transparency, and better support innovation. Learn how you can take action.

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Business-building

For Startups

Startup Stories: Women in Tech

In an effort to see the number of women tech founders increase, we’re highlighting a few who are making their mark on Calgary’s tech community.

Business-building

For Startups

Incubator Feature: Wade Jacques and Matt Elliott

Wade Jacques and Matt Elliott are the founders of Communal, a company that helps member-based nonprofits manage their memberships, programs and events, volunteer opportunities, donations, and facility rentals all in one space.

Business-building

For Startups

Incubator Feature: Hong Phuc (HP) Nguyen

After moving to Canada in 2020, HP became aware of the intricacies that come with trying to find work in a new country.

Business-building

Celebrating Black founders in tech

As Black History Month wraps up, we’re highlighting a few of the Black founders who are part of the Platform Calgary community.

Platform News

For Ecosystem Builders

Senior Leadership and Organization Structure Announcement

Platform Calgary is pleased to announce that Jen Lussier has been appointed to the role of COO.

Investing

For Startups

Founders get investment ready

Platform Calgary, Spring Activator and Innovate Calgary are excited to welcome 19 startups and their founders to learn the ins and outs of capital raising with the Investment Readiness program.

Women in Tech

For Startups

Incubator Feature: Liz MacRae of Village Wellth

Liz MacRae, Co-Founder and Head of Partnerships, and her team at Village Wellth are paving the way to a lesser-known path to entrepreneurship.

Community

For Startups

The New Year Kicks off with a Growing Partner Community

The new year is starting off strong at the Platform Innovation Centre with eleven new partners.

Platform News

For Tech Companies

KPMG Ignition Calgary opens in the Platform Innovation Centre

We're excited to celebrate the opening of KPMG Ignition Calgary in the Platform Innovation Centre today!

Community

For Youth

10X Future Founders: Meet the scholarship winners

The 10X Future Founders Scholarship was created to inspire the next generation of innovators in our city.

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