Events

Week #1 | Feb 3rd - Five Ways to Attract Investors and Mentors Want to know how to capitalize on the five things savvy investors and mentors care about the most? Then join us for this informative session where Craig Elias shares how to help potential investors/mentors understand that your idea/business has what it takes,...

Week #2 | Feb 10th - Perfecting Your Five-minute Pitch Want to craft a two to five-minute pitch that captures and keeps your audience's attention and makes them want to learn more about you and your business? Then join us for this fast-paced session where Craig Elias shares the critical components of a successful pitch,...

The Rural Investor Education Series is an 8-hour course, broken down into four 2-hour segments. This series runs from February 12–15, 2024 at 7–9pm MST. Learn how to invest in early-stage, rural Alberta-based companies you believe in. This course is free for eligible people based in Alberta. Taught by someone who’s done it! Before raising...

Moving into the future, every occupation will require STEM skills, and women continue to face challenges in the male-dominated STEM industry. If we want gender equity, we must address the barriers that prevent women from entering and progressing in STEM professions, including workplace cultures, lack of role models and mentorship opportunities, current branding of the...

Ignite your business growth. Join us for an exciting and informative lunch and learn in the Courtyard Room at Medicine Hat College. The Growth Catalyst Lunch & Learn is a must-attend event for entrepreneurs, business owners, and professionals looking to scale their ventures. Growth Catalyst prepares businesses across all industries to achieve exponential growth and...

Week #3 | Feb 24th - Creating A Compelling Elevator Pitch Want to know how to create interest in your product or service in the shortest amount of time possible? Then join us for the final session in the series, where you'll learn the power of seven-word elevator pitches and how not telling people what...

The Challenge With the world’s population projected to hit 10 billion by 2050, the demand for energy will surge, intensifying the need for sustainable energy solutions. This surge comes amid a transformative era in the energy sector, driven by the exponential growth of artificial intelligence, demanding a re-evaluation of how we use and manage energy resources. Alberta,...

Alberta’s innovation ecosystem, which includes researchers and subject matter experts across the province, knows it will take more than just taking shorter showers and not watering our lawns to address this issue. This discussion features leaders in water management from across the province on how research, technology and best practices are helping to address the...

Pitch-Up! offers Alberta-based entrepreneurs a provincial stage, a chance to be seen by the community, practice their pitch, and get in front of potential investors. Thank you to Alberta Innovates for making this event possible. Schedule 9:30 am – 10:00 am: Pitch competitors, sign in and get set up, networking on Remo 10:00 am -...

Harnessing the exponential power of collaboration. Inspiration, innovation and investments. Details are to be released soon. Save the date!

Inventures is a one-of-a-kind experience that challenges convention and inspires transformational thinking. It invites participants to explore new currents of thought, leading to unexpected insights and amazing possibilities. It showcases bold ideas and novel approaches to solving urgent local and global challenges. Hosted by Alberta Innovates, Inventures brings together entrepreneurs, thought leaders, startups and investors...

Join the Edmonton Research Park Business Consortium (ERPBC) Summer BBQ, where you can enjoy food, refreshing drinks, and community!

​Join us at Edmonton Unlimited as we conclude the Studentpreneur Summer Grant program with a showcase of student innovation and creativity.

In this Community Coffee session, Edmonton Unlimited is bringing together experienced founders and leaders who will share insights on scaling teams, fostering innovation, and building a strong company culture.

Explore AgTech innovations in agriculture and food production, building on themes from Inventures 2024's Growing Up: Food Tech Farm to Fork.

If your organization aims to embrace innovation, or if you’re looking to boost your knowledge and network in this field, this event is for you. Connect with top innovators, academics, and industry leaders throughout the city.

Calling all aerospace engineers and innovators! Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your venture in the aerospace sector with financial support, expert guidance, and cutting-edge facilities.

The Resource Futures Forum is focused on fostering relationships among key stakeholders to promote resource sustainability in Alberta. Attendees will include representatives from the Government of Alberta, industry associations, executives, subject matter experts, and students.

Techstars Startup Weekend is like 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!