Unlock tailored guidance and connections to grow your startup.
Membership at Platform Calgary is the fastest way to tap into a dynamic community of peers and a network of more than 120+ service organizations who help startup launch, grow and scale.
Our Members are tech-driven or tech-enabled companies of any size, with headquarters or a presence in Calgary.
Our members
Plug in
Power up with fresh connections - at networking events, investor meetups and peer-to-peer groups.
Get support
Advance your business with founder-focused programs and a support system of people and resources matched to your needs.
Are heard
Share your perspective on local and global challenges, trends, and opportunities. All the best conversations are happening here.
Find talent
Your ideal person is out there — and you'll have a better chance of finding them at our collaborative hiring initiatives and events.
Meet up
Grab a coffee, find a spot for your team to hang out. You'll probably run in to someone interesting.
Save money
Advance your tech stack with exclusive vendor discounts (worth thousands of dollars!) on core enterprise software services.
Hear from our members
“From meeting prospective clients, to finding tech talent, it’s all possible under one roof
at the Platform Innovation Centre.”
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“I have a much clearer path forward in business thanks to Platform Calgary, and that path will be grounded in wisdom, community, shared experience, and constant support because of this organization and everything they do for me and all of Calgary’s burgeoning tech sector.”
“Platform Calgary is where startup dreams are dreams are nurtured and brought to life.”
“I want to express my deepest gratitude to the entire team at Platform for their unwavering support, mentorship, and belief in my vision. The impact of the programs on my entrepreneurial journey is immeasurable, and I am excited about the future possibilities that lie ahead.”
Membership Options
Companies under 20 employees
- Peer support and connection to Calgary's community of entrepreneurs and tech companies
- Mentorship from experienced coaches and professional service firms
- Programs designed to help your company scale
- Events that put you in the same room with investors, business contacts and potential customers
- Talent development and hiring initiatives, and access to a tech job board
- Exclusive access to the Platform Innovation Centre, credit and discounts on meeting and event space bookings
FREE annual membership
Become a memberCompanies over 20 employees
- Talent development and hiring initiatives, and access to a tech job board
- Professional development and mentorship opportunities for founders and teams
- Networking events and peer-to-peer meetups
- Programs and partners to support companies raising capital within Canada and beyond
- Increased visibility as leaders in Calgary’s tech sector
- Exclusive access to the Platform Innovation Centre, credit and discounts on meeting and event space bookings
- Plus more!
$500 annual membership
Become a memberMembership FAQ's
Member companies must be:
- Headquartered in Calgary or have a staff presence in Calgary
- An incorporated company
- Tech-driven or enabled*
- A signatory to the Rainforest Social Contract
*Tech driven or enabled companies create and sell new technology using hardware or software to solve real world problems.
Currently, membership is only open to incorporated businesses. There are lots of other ways for individuals to join the community. Come to an event (check out the Community Events Calendar), follow along on social media and subscribe to our newsletter. Or, stop by the Platform Innovation Centre to chat about ways to get involved!
If your company is not currently based in Calgary but you have employees present in the city, or you intend to build a larger presence in the next 12 months, you can apply for Platform Calgary membership. Your company must meet the other core criteria of being:
- An incorporated company
- Tech-driven or enabled
- A signatory to the Rainforest Social Contract
- Primary source of revenue does not come from providing services or consulting.
While the Innovation Centre is not a coworking space, it is a community hub. Members are welcome to access the Innovation Centre and to book amenities. Convene your team, meet partners, attend workshops and events, or use common spaces throughout the building for day-use hot-desk space, pending availability.
Member companies receive discounts on meeting room and boardroom bookings, and an annual credit towards event space bookings (including the KPMG Pitch Stage and the West hall reception area).
Please contact spaces@platformcalgary.com for information on booking the space.
Awesome! Our membership committee is now reviewing your application. You'll receive an email response within 14 working day days of submitting your application. If you have questions, or it has been over two weeks and you haven't heard back, please contact us at membership@platformcalgary.com.
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