CALGARY, March 18, 2025 – The A100 and Alberta Innovates are excited to announce a new partnership to bring the A100’s annual AccelerateAB Roundtable Advising Sessions to Inventures 2025. This collaboration will provide Alberta’s most promising entrepreneurs with direct access to experienced mentors and advisors, further strengthening the province’s thriving technology and innovation ecosystem.
The AccelerateAB Roundtable Advising Sessions have been a cornerstone of Alberta’s startup community, offering founders the opportunity to engage in a confidential deep-dive into their companies with seasoned tech entrepreneurs and investors—at no cost. By integrating these sessions into Inventures 2025, Alberta Innovates and the A100 aim to enhance the conference’s impact and provide even greater value to Alberta’s innovation leaders.
Tamara Woolgar, Executive Director of the A100, highlighted the significance of the partnership with Alberta Innovates. “Bringing the A100 Roundtable Advising Sessions to Inventures 2025 is an exciting opportunity to expand our support for Western Canada’s tech founders,” she says. “This collaboration strengthens our commitment to fostering mentorship and knowledge exchange, providing entrepreneurs with direct access to experienced leaders who have built and scaled successful businesses.”
Dr. Michael Mahon, CEO of Alberta Innovates, acknowledged the A100’s lasting contributions to Alberta’s tech sector. “Since 2010, the A100 has played an integral role in growing Alberta’s innovation ecosystem—paving the way with initiatives like AccelerateAB and the Roundtable Advising Sessions to equip startups with the insights they need to thrive,” he says. “We’re proud to partner with the A100 at Inventures 2025, where we can further empower Alberta’s entrepreneurs with the connections and expertise necessary to drive their ventures forward.”
Inventures 2025 will take place in Calgary from May 21-23, bringing together innovators, industry leaders, and investors from across the globe. The addition of the A100’s Roundtable Advising Sessions will provide another key opportunity for founders to gain mentorship and accelerate their growth. Applications for the 2025 A100 Roundtable Advising Sessions at Inventures open on March 19.
