Meet Alberta's regional innovation networks

Plus, the Proptech Collective is in town for a visit — and you're invited.

Author

Emily Edwards
March 12, 2025

Welcome to the Midweek Memo: a weekly digest of the city’s top tech events, job openings, and industry opportunities.

Before we get into this, check out the results from our weekly poll!

On Sunday, we asked if you were a British Columbian who chose to move to Alberta. Fifty percent of you said you were from Alberta, while the other half had moved from other provinces, including B.C.

Now, on to the events and opportunities you can’t miss…

📅 Events

  • Next week, Calgary Tech Thursdays is bringing together folks who used to work in management consulting, private equity, and investment banking who're now heavily involved in the tech space.

  • You’ll hear from:

  • Get ready to embark on your entrepreneurial journey with Startup 101, Platform Calgary's early-stage startup program. The startup scene can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you're nurturing a business idea, exploring a new career path, or seeking solutions to real-world problems, Startup 101 can help you get started.

  • Startup 101 is a three-hour program, broken down into three segments:

    • Startup fundamentals

    • The problem, elevator pitches, and customer discovery

    • Calgary’s startup community and resources

  • ​The Proptech Collective is here — come join an evening of drinks and conversation with fellow proptech and real estate innovators.

  • Expect a cozy atmosphere where you can mingle freely, exchange ideas, and meet new people with an interest in proptech and real estate over a spread of delicious snacks and beverages.

SPONSORED BY THE CORE SHOPPING CENTRE

Fairways to Wellness | The CORE Cup

Join the first CORE Cup, a closest-to-the-pin challenge in collaboration with True North Mobile Golf and fundraiser supporting DAY1DADS.

From March 10 to 14, you're invited to step up to the True North Mobile Golf pop-up simulator and take part in this exciting event — where your swing can make a real difference!

A new closest-to-the-pin competition will be hosted daily, offering a variety of amazing prizes! You can also try the putting challenge for a shot at winning a PXG putter and a Maserati for a day!

The CORE Cup will be available from 11am to 1:30pm at the True North Mobile pop-up, on Level 2 of the CORE. For a donation of $20, you’ll get 3 shots! All proceeds go to support DAY1DADS.

  • Calgary Tech Thursdays has partnered with Richardson Wealth to bring to you this panel featuring resilient women moving forward against all odds. The conversation will focus on the stories of three women who own SMEs, what they went through, and their tips from their successes.

  • The panel will feature:

  • Are you a startup looking for the right resources to scale, a business owner seeking fresh strategies, or an entrepreneur eager to explore new growth opportunities?

  • The Alberta Regional Innovation Networks (RINs) are coming together to provide an exclusive event for scaling and growing companies to network, access key resources, and prepare for the next stage of their business journey.

  • This interactive event will feature presentations from leading innovation organizations, a panel discussion on Alberta’s Scale-Up Gap, and networking opportunities with industry experts.

SPONSORED BY FLOAT FINANCIAL

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💼 Calgary tech jobs

SPONSORED BY THE CORE SHOPPING CENTRE

Feeling lucky? Purchase a minimum $50 in CORE Gift Cards on March 17 for the chance to reach into the “Pot of Gold” – you’ll score a bonus gift card valued between $10 and $100!

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