ACCELERATE, ACCELERATE, ACCELERATE, ACCELERATE!
AN EXCITING FUTURE FOR ALBERTA’S TECH SECTOR
The big news is clearly on the 4 newly announced accelerators – made possible by Alberta Innovates’ historic rallying of the Alberta’s Tech Community to put forward supported options that would be a great fit to help diversify the economy and magnify Alberta’s strengths.
“Out of 64 RFP submissions to Alberta Innovates” the 4 successful Accelerators are:
- Alberta pre-accelerator by Innovate Edmonton and Platform Calgary
- Alberta Accelerator by 500
- Plug and Play Alberta
- Community Safety and Wellness (CSW) Accelerator powered by Alchemist
Alongside Alberta Innovates and PrairiesCan (formerly known as WD – Western Economic Diversification Canada), the cities of Calgary and Edmonton are also making financial contributions – and with the entire Alberta tech sector, all are looking forward to achieving Alberta-wide value and better supporting and growing Alberta’s entrepreneurial tech companies.
So Alberta Tech Companies and Champions – get ready to participate in the accelerators! What can you do to prepare? Tune up your business plan, your team, your value proposition – and see this newsletter for information on programs, events, and funding opportunities that can support your company’s growth. Also – Thank you in advance for your help in bringing on more Alberta Talent to help you reach your goals through programs such as:
- NExT Level Companies and Careers Program (Deadline Oct 7): Technology Alberta provides funding to 50 Alberta SME Tech Companies to contract 50 Career Professionals (of all ages and disciplines), who are interested in taking their careers – and Alberta companies – to the next level! Registration at technologyalberta.com/?page_id=3801
- FIRST Jobs – bringing University Students from across the province into Alberta’s Tech Sector (New Application Round Opens October 1): Over 1000 students have applied to this on-line program to-date – join the over 100 Alberta SME Tech Companies who have taken on a post-secondary student to work with their teams in this fully-funded program in the areas of: Software QA Testing, Customer Engagement, Story-telling, Market Research and more.
- For up-to-date information on Alberta Tech Sector programs and events – see the technologyalberta.ca.
So Autumn has just roared in like a Lion! Looking forward to working with you all, and making the best of these great opportunities to grow Alberta’s Tech Companies!
Yours in Community,
Gail J. Powley, P.Eng
President, Technology Alberta
president@technologyalberta.ca