Platform Labs

Hands-on workshops designed to help founders – from aspiring to experienced – to ideate, launch and scale their tech-enabled business faster.

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  • Shared language and foundational understanding
  • Clear next steps to begin testing ideas
  • Reduced uncertainty at the earliest stage

201

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Proof of Concept (Building or refining an MVP)
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  • Tangible outputs (plans, tests, scripts, MVPs)
  • Evidence-based decisions
  • Momentum toward launch or early traction

301

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  • Deeper understanding of specialized topics
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Platform Workshops

Discover 201: Define Your Ideal Customer Persona (ICP)

October 22nd & 29th, 2026 (2x2hr sessions)
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6:00 - 8:30 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person at Platform Calgary

Stop building for "everyone" — define exactly who you're solving for.

This 2-week program picks up exactly where Discover 101 leaves off. You've already done the work of confirming your problem is worth solving — now it's time to get precise about who has that problem most acutely, why they'd act on it, and how to tell them apart from everyone else who might casually nod along but never buy.

Discover 201 helps you turn a validated problem into a clear picture of who has it. You'll walk away with a defined Ideal Customer Profile. Grounded in real evidence, not assumptions — so your product, marketing, and sales all speak to the right person.

201
validate
In-Person

Raising Capital 201

August 25th, 2026
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1:00 - 4:00 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person at the Platform Innovation Centre

Already talking to investors? Walk out with a ready-to-use due diligence strategy, cap table clarity, and a valuation framework you can defend in the room.

201
grow
In-Person

Raising Capital 101

August 18th, 2026
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1:00 - 4:00 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person at the Platform Innovation Centre

Not fundraising yet? This is exactly when to learn how investors think, what they look for, and how to choose the right capital path for your stage.

101
grow
In-Person

Discover 101: Is Your Problem Worth Solving?

September 24th and October 1st, 2026 (2x2hr sessions)
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6:00 – 8:00 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
Online via Zoom

Success isn’t based on the product you’ve built. It’s based on how well you understand your customer and solving a real problem.

After You Register
Following Discover 101, you'll be booking two mandatory 15-minute accountability check-ins. Expect to hear from us shortly after registration to get these on the calendar — attendance is expected.

101
idea
Virtual

Startup 101: Your First Step Towards Entrepreneurship

September 16th, 2026
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5:00 - 8:00 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
Online via Zoom

Connect with likeminded innovators, startup resources and learn to navigate the complex web of the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Alberta

This virtual session brings founders and innovators together in the heart of Calgary’s tech and innovation ecosystem. You’ll learn through hands-on activities, real examples, and guided exercises that prepare you for your next steps.

101
idea
Virtual

Sales 201: Go-To-Market Strategy & Building a Sales Pipeline

October 7th, 2026
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6:00 - 8:30 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person at the Platform Innovation Centre

Ready to move beyond the basics and start building a repeatable, scalable sales motion?

In this workshop, we'll break down how to go from "we have a great idea" to "we have a structured way to consistently find, qualify, and close customers."

201
validate
In-Person

Sales 101: From Insight to Outreach

September 23rd, 2026
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6:00 – 8:30 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person at the Platform Innovation Centre

You've validated the problem. Now learn how to turn that insight into your first real sales conversations.

The goal of this session is to bridge the gap between customer insight and sales action — giving you the fundamentals to start conversations, handle resistance, and keep things moving.

101
validate
In-Person

MVP 201: Refine to Scale

Coming Soon
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6:00 – 8:30 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person at the Platform Innovation Centre

Turn your proof of concept into a product that works — for real users, at scale.

The goal of this session is simple: refine what you’ve built into a focused, usable MVP — and create a path to scale it with confidence.

201
validate
In-Person

Program Alumni

“From meeting prospective clients, to finding tech talent, it’s all possible under one roof
at the Platform Innovation Centre.”

Tanuja Khanolkar
Co-Founder, EMeRG Medtech

“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 .”

Justin Kudding
Partner, Plunge Audio

“Platform Calgary is where startup dreams are dreams are nurtured and brought to life.

Cory Bergh
Co-Founder & CEO, Crbon Labs

“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.”

Prabh Paul
Co-Founder, Tracecost
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