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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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Platform Workshops

Raising Capital 201

August 25, 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 18, 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?

Two sessions: September 24 and October 1
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6:00 – 8:00 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person, Platform Innovation Centre

 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.

The goal of Discover is to give you the clarity, tools, and real-world evidence you need to move forward with confidence — whether that means building something new or finding the customers your existing product was always meant to serve.

101
idea
In-Person

Startup 101: Your First Step Towards Entrepreneurship

July 15, 2026
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5:00 - 8:00 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In Person at the Platform Innovation Centre

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
Hybrid

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

June 24, 2026
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6:00 - 8:00 PM
$25 +gst (Non-members)
$10 +gst (Platform Members)
In-Person at the Platform Innovation Centre, Classroom 1

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

June 17, 2026
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6:00 – 8:00 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

May 20th, 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

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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