Scaling Calgary's cleantech startups

Plus, we've got discounted tickets for Startup Canada's Calgary tour stop for you.

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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 concerned that government investment in clean technologies meant that other areas were being neglected. The vote was split! Half of you thought cleantech should be our biggest priority, while half thought other industries were being left behind.

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

📅 Events

  • This year, Calgary Economic Development invites you to explore how innovators in our city are driving economic diversification and creating opportunities.

  • Hear from experts in aerospace, agribusiness, energy, and AI about how they are putting Calgary on the map for innovation in their sector.

  • Engage in the conversation about the challenges and opportunities facing Calgary and why they’re optimistic about the city’s economic future even in uncertain times.

  • Connect with decision-makers and startups from Calgary’s business community to exchange ideas and explore how innovators can move their bold ambitions forward.

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  • This panel will explore innovative strategies for businesses to adapt and thrive amidst economic volatility and market disruption.

  • It will focus on leveraging emerging trends; optimizing operational efficiency; and navigating challenges such as inflation, tariffs, and changing consumer behaviours to maintain long-term growth.

  • Hear from:

    • Andrew Dale, chief financial services officer at Float

    • Shannon Dougall, senior vice president of marketing at ZayZoon

    • Moderated by Chris Brown, vice president of business development at Calgary Economic Development

  • The entrepreneurial ecosystem for cleantech firms in Alberta has grown significantly in the past few years, and there are many promising startups.

  • These panelists will dig into the reasons why Canada has problems scaling up these firms, and how we can do better going forward.

  • Join for breakfast and an engaging conversation featuring:

    • John Redfern, president and CEO at Eavor Technologies

    • Judy Fairburn, co-founder and fund managing partner at The51

    • Moderated by Yrjo Koskinen, BMO professor of sustainable and transition finance at the University of Calgary

  • Calgary Tech Thursdays has partnered with Nucleate Canada to bring to you an all-star lineup for folks working in biotech.

  • As the biotech landscape evolves at breakneck speed, building the next generation of ventures demands not only cutting-edge science but also innovative business strategies. This panel will explore how startups and established companies can leverage current trends to create scalable, high-impact ventures — achieving growth by doing more with less.

  • You’ll hear from:

  • Raising Capital Series is the first step for founders who are planning to raise capital in the next 12 months, or for those who are interested in exploring the investment process.

  • In this cohort, the organizers split the Raising Capital Series into 101 and 201. Platform Calgary encourages participants to be engaged with both sessions.

  • Raising Capital 201 is for founders who are looking to learn more about the investment process or are ready to raise funds and want to know where to focus. Over three-hour sessions, entrepreneurs will learn tools, frameworks, and best practices for raising money for their startup.

  • Join the Canadian entrepreneurship ecosystem at the Startup Canada Tour to expand your network, learn from industry leaders, and apply valuable insights to your early-stage business.

  • As a Calgary Tech Journal reader, you can use the code CTJ30 for 30% off startup passes and general admission passes.

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