Innovation Events
Learn about new technologies, approaches and programs. Grow your network and connect to new ideas.
IQubed Conference
Inspiration, innovation and investments. Details are to be released soon. Save the date!
ChatGPT: Your New AI Powered Intern
Experience branding efficiency like never before with Artificial Intelligence. Create and strengthen your brand strategy in no time.
April 2024 Tech Night
Tech Nights are a fun, relaxed networking environment where you can connect with the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) community in Southeast Alberta. They offer an opportunity for students and industry to engage with each other and include a Tech Talk where local experts share their stories to help inspire others.
ElevateIP Alberta Information Session
Meet the ElevateIP Alberta team and learn the steps of our program's application process. This session will be facilitated by Venture Managers Layla Lahiji and Cameron Smithers.
LEAN for Leaders
Learn from LEAN Expert, Bruce Ennis, he will share experiences of building quality and continuous improvement programs for businesses from small fabrication shops to Fortune 500 companies.
ElevateIP Alberta Information Session
Meet the ElevateIP Alberta team and learn the steps of our program's application process. This session will be facilitated by Venture Managers Layla Lahiji and Cameron Smithers.
Smart Manufacturing Technology Exposition
Western Canada's premier platform to explore ideas and opportunities that fuel smart manufacturing adoption and innovation. The 2024 SmartMTX features three themes that are top priorities for Western Canadian Manufacturers: Overcoming the Labour Shortage, Diversifying Manufacturing, Sustainability in Manufacturing.
Exploring Futures - Skilled Trades, Tech, Agriculture & Health Career Fair
The Medicine Hat College, CAREERS and our local high schools are partnering to host a Career Expo. The purpose of this event is to expose students to careers in Trades, ICT, Agriculture and Health areas.
IDEaS Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) Sandbox 2024
New funding and prizes will be available for innovators at all developmental stages of counter-drone technology through the Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems (CUAS) challenge, launching this summer.
ElevateIP Alberta Information Session
Meet the ElevateIP Alberta team and learn the steps of our program's application process. This session will be facilitated by Venture Managers Layla Lahiji and Cameron Smithers.
Inventures 2024
Join the best and brightest in global innovation for three days of learning, inspiration and creative collisions. From rousing keynotes and expert panels to startup pitch competitions and informal networking opportunities, Inventures, powered by Alberta Innovates, is the must-attend event of 2024. Make connections, strike deals and launch creative ideas into overdrive!
NewGrow
NewGrow is a program aimed at supporting new and existing businesses in the Brooks Newell Region. Businesses make a pitch to a panel of judges and compete for funding.
Women in Business Inspire Awards Luncheon
Back for the 12th year, the 2024 Inspire Award Luncheon formally recognizes local women who inspire us! Join us to network with fellow community members over lunch, feel empowered by our local speakers, and be inspired by the incredible award nominees.
Virtual Pitch Competition Day
Applications are now open for our Startup Global Virtual Pitch Competition Day on June 24! This is your chance to compete for a spot in the Grand Finale in Kitchener-Waterloo on Oct 30 to win up to $70,000 in cash prizes to begin exporting your business globally.
AgTech Investors Event
Join an online panel discussion on April 16 where a panel of experts will discuss opportunities to leverage knowledge, generate wealth, and diversify capital exposure through investment in early stage agriculture technology.
ElevateIP Alberta Information Session
Meet the ElevateIP Alberta team and learn the steps of our program's application process. This session will be facilitated by Venture Managers Layla Lahiji and Cameron Smithers.