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Alberta’s Tech Ecosystem
Local connectedness is an identified success factor in startup ecosystems. The A100 supports the organizations listed below who contribute to the growth and sustainability of Alberta’s innovation community. We also support key investment and awards, and event initiatives.
Startup Calgary
Startup Calgary is the advocate and collective voice for the entrepreneurial movement that is reshaping Calgary. They exist to inspire and welcome people into the community by facilitating collisions of diverse people, ideas and skills.
www.startupcalgary.ca
Startup Edmonton
Startup Edmonton brings together entrepreneurs, developers, students, founders, mentors, and investors to transform ideas into some of Canada’s most exciting and successful startup and scaling companies.
www.startupedmonton.com
Threshold Impact Venture Mentoring Service
The University of Alberta Threshold Impact Venture Mentoring Service (VMS) supports all members of the University of Alberta community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni). Their focus is on cultivating strong and capable entrepreneurs through coaching and guidance.
www.ualberta.ca/alumni/career-support/venture-mentoring-service/about
Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta
The Venture Mentoring Service of Alberta (VMSA) is a volunteer organization that provides objective, conflict-free guidance to entrepreneurs. Based on the MIT VMS Model; each entrepreneur is matched with a team of mentors, which gives a more in-depth experience than traditional 1:1 relationships.
www.vmsalberta.org
Rainforest Alberta
Rainforest Alberta is an informal organization of people working together to improve Alberta’s innovation ecosystem. Their goal is to grow the same invisible infrastructure that underlies successful tech communities like Silicon Valley, right here in Alberta.
www.rainforestab.ca
Alberta Enterprise Corporation
Alberta Enterprise Corporation (AEC) is a key component of the Government of Alberta’s goal of building a more sustainable, diversified technology industry in Alberta, one where home-grown innovation is encouraged and technology entrepreneurs have greater access to venture capital.
www.alberta-enterprise.ca
Calgary Technologies Inc.
Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI) accelerates the impact of innovation-driven ventures by providing access to space, programs, mentorship and capital. From first-time entrepreneurs to established enterprises, CTI advisors, coaches and partners are there to help at each stage of your business.
calgarytechnologies.com
TEC Edmonton
TEC Edmonton accelerates growth of emerging technology-based companies. Through its people, networks and facilities, TEC Edmonton develops the Edmonton region’s innovation reputation worldwide.
www.tecedmonton.com
C100
C100 is a non-profit, member-driven association of Canadian thought leaders in the San Francisco Bay Area committed to supporting and accelerating the innovation economy in Canada. They represent a select group of experienced entrepreneurs, executives of leading technology companies, and venture capital investors.
www.thec100.orgDid we miss you?
If you are receiving A100 support to help grow and scale Alberta startups we’re happy to add you to this list, please contact us.