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Techstars Startup Weekend

Techstars Startup Weekend is a hackathon for people excited about tech! Over a fun-filled 54 hours, participants pitch ideas, team up, and bring a startup idea to life. It’s all about creativity, teamwork, and turning ideas into action!

May 9 to May 11, 2025

Tech Talent Tuesdays

A bi-weekly event for individuals starting or advancing their tech careers—connect with Calgary’s leading tech companies, discover upskilling programs, gain recruitment insights, hear success stories, and build relationships to grow your tech career or startup.

Every Second Tuesday

Launch Party

The largest startup-focused showcase of the year highlighting 10 of the most promising local startups and the innovative work they’re doing in Calgary’s tech ecosystem.

2025 Dates Coming Soon.

Innovation Week YYC

Showcases the diversity and depth of what’s happening in tech and innovation in Calgary and celebrates the people and the ideas that are having an impact

2025 Dates Coming Soon.

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Wed
30
Apr

Looking for Supply Chain in All the Wrong Places

5:00 pm
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8:00 pm
Gravity Coffee

For Ecosystem Builders

A candid conversation and networking event exploring the hidden career opportunities for supply chain and business careers.

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Thu
1
May

Tech Thursday: The Art of Gathering

4:30 pm
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7:30 pm
The Pioneer

For Ecosystem Builders

Learn about what it takes to build incredible communities across Tech and Wellness

Community
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Mon
5
May

How to Demonstrate Purpose and Profit to Attract Capital

9:00 am
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1:00 pm
The Ampersand

For Startups

​This workshop, hosted by Tailwind Ventures CEO Darren Engels and team, is designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders and operators who are preparing to seek capital for growth.

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Wed
7
May

Uniting the Prairies

10:00 am
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12:00 am
Remai Modern, Saskatoon SK

For Investors

Join the Prairies’ leading tech founders & investors for 2 days of content, connection, & VIP experiences. May 7-8 @ Remai Modern Saskatoon!

Investing
Raising Capital
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Thu
8
May

Points, Miles & Data: A deep dive into the World of Loyalty Programs

4:30 pm
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7:30 pm
The Pioneer

For Ecosystem Builders

We're thrilled to co-host this event with RewardsCanada.ca on everything Points, Miles, & Data.

Community
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Fri
9
May

Techstars Startup Weekend | Platform Calgary

5:00 pm
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9:00 pm
Platform Calgary

For Startups

Build a startup in 54 hours! Pitch ideas, team up, and bring them to life. Learn, create, and connect with like-minded innovators.

Community
Business-building
Skill-building
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There’s so much going on it can be hard to know where to start! This calendar is a one-stop-shop to find all the events taking place in Calgary’s tech and innovation community.

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  • Operating Hours (General Public)
    ‍    Monday - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

    ‍The Platform Innovation Centre & Platform Café are closed for statutory holidays.
Programs
Startup Essentials: Startup 101
Startup Essentials: Discover
Alberta Catalyzer
Platform Incubator
Raising Capital 101 & 201
The Peer-to-Peer Program
10X Future Founders Scholarship
CEO Roundtable
Global Startup Visa

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