On Wednesday, September 24, 2025, Platform Calgary is hosting Coffee With the Candidates, an informal morning meetup from 9:00–11:00am at the Platform Innovation Centre. The event offers Calgarians the opportunity to connect directly with city council candidates ahead of the October 20 municipal election. Attendees can share perspectives on the city’s growing innovation economy and […] The post Platform Calgary Brings Tech and Politics Together Over Coffee appeared first on Calgary.Tech.| Calgary.Tech
Calgary founders will have the chance to learn directly from one of Canada’s most accomplished entrepreneurs this September. Allen Lau, co-founder of Wattpad and Two Small Fish Ventures, is bringing his masterclass Turning a Scientist into an Entrepreneur to Platform Calgary on September 25th. Presented through the National Bank Investor Hub, the session is designed […] The post Wattpad Co-Founder Brings Startup Masterclass to Calgary appeared first on Calgary.Tech.| Calgary.Tech
This fall, Platform Calgary is rolling out a fresh slate of programs designed to connect aspiring founders, career changers, and investors with Calgary’s growing tech ecosystem. From one-evening workshops to year-long incubators, the lineup offers pathways for every stage of the startup journey. Startup 101 – September 10 For anyone curious about joining a startup […]| Calgary.Tech
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]| Calgary.Tech
Startup Grind Calgary is hosting LinkedIn Powerhouse on July 29th — an evening designed to elevate your personal brand, expand your network, and unlock real LinkedIn strategies at Platform Calgary. Running from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the in-person event features a fireside chat with Ian MacDonald, Business & Innovation Leader at KPMG Canada, focused on […]| Calgary.Tech
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, have a business idea, or are simply curious to learn more about tech startups, Platform Calgary’s Startup 101 is for you. The goal of Startup 101 is to get participants comfortable with the language of a startup and an entrepreneurial ecosystem. You’ll walk away better able to navigate the resources available to […]| Calgary.Tech
Calgary has been named an “Emerging Ecosystem to Watch” in Startup Genome’s 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), as the city’s tech sector continues to diversify and grow rapidly. According to the report, Calgary’s startup ecosystem is now valued at $6.7 billion, marking a 13% increase since 2023. The city ranks among the Top 30 […]| Calgary.Tech