Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
Learn about new technologies, approaches and programs. Grow your network and connect to new ideas.
Fundraising for Startups
If you’re thinking about raising capital — or deep in the weeds trying to teach yourself how venture financing actually works — we’ve got your back.
Build with Validation
This 4-part series walks participants through the essential validation steps, providing practical frameworks and real-world testing methods to reduce risk and increase success.
IDEAS - Intentional Discussions with Entrepreneurs from across Alberta Series
Session 2: The Business of Social Entrepreneurism
Life Sciences Trade Commissioner Visits
If you are working in the life sciences technology sector, this is your chance to get direct advice on how to break into these markets
The Rules of the Game: Competition Law and Procurement
Whether you’re issuing tenders or submitting bids, there are rules in Canadian competition law that you need to be aware of!
Angel Investing
The Alberta Venture Finance Education Series is offering a free, live online course this September that breaks down the fundamentals of angel investing — no experience required.
Launching a Food Business 101
Learn how to launch a successful Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG). Covering food trends, labelling, start up costs and product-market fit.
Export Exploration Tour to Japan
Take part in a curated experience designed to help Alberta agri-food wellness product suppliers assess real-world opportunities in Japan. As part of our Export Readiness Program, this tour will give you hands-on experience and insight into the market and domestic consumers.
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.
Founder Fridays
Join us on Founder Fridays, where we take a deep dive into key takeaways from authors. These fireside chats dive right into key concepts from the book, page numbers to reference back to, and a chance to get a copy of their book for free.
EMPOWRISE Entrepreneur Training Program
Join EmpowRise, a fully funded program designed to empower Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) entrepreneurs with the skills, knowledge, and network needed to launch or grow their businesses.
Application Deadline: October 10, 2025
Leadership Summit
A day of insightful learning, amazing food, and fantastic guest speakers.
Better Safe than Sorry, Eh: Competition Law 101 for Small Business Week
Many small business owners don't know about competition law. For those who do, it can be hard to know how it applies to their business. In celebration of Small Business Week, join this webinar hosted by the Competition Bureau.
Women in Business EXPO
Women entrepreneurs can come together to promote their products, services, or programs to our community and connect with other women business owners!
Business Growth Tradeshow
Business advice, workforce support, grant funding, and business accelerators all in one place.
Myth Busting Government Procurement
Did you know the Government of Canada purchases billions of dollars’ worth of goods and services every year? And it’s not just large corporations—many of these contracts are awarded to small businesses across the country.
Ag Connections
Keynote speakers, expert panels, and engaging sessions that cover the latest trends, tools, and technologies in modern farming and ranching.
Introduction to Federal Procurement
Are you considering selling to the Government of Canada?
Fundraising for Founders
If you’re thinking about raising capital — or deep in the weeds trying to teach yourself how venture financing actually works — we’ve got your back.
How the Government buys what you sell
Learn the steps to become a supplier depending on what you sell
RIN Pitch Up Rural Pitch Competition (Start Up Category)
Get ready for RIN Pitch Up! – Alberta’s virtual pitch competition spotlighting the next wave of rural innovation!
Angel Investing
The Alberta Venture Finance Education Series is offering a free, live online course this September that breaks down the fundamentals of angel investing — no experience required.
Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Sandbox 2026 - Deadline to register - DECEMBER 15, 2025
The Department of National Defence and partners are seeking CUAS solutions capable of detecting and/or defeating Micro and Mini UAS with systems that can be integrated into the broader military command and control systems.
Bidding on Opportunities
This webinar is designed for participants who are ready for a more detailed overview of the bidding process and provides key information to help you bid on opportunities.
Finding Opportunities and Registering as a Supplier
An overview and demonstration of the key search features and functions on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) on the CanadaBuys website
Supplying Professional Services
This session provides you with key information to help you find and bid on opportunities to sell professional services to the Government of Canada.
Empire of Energy: Jim Gray on Oil & Gas
Join respected industry leader Jim Gray for a focused and insightful talk on the history, evolution, and future of the energy sector. Drawing from decades of experience, Jim will share key turning points that shaped Alberta’s oil and gas industry, the business decisions that drove growth, and the challenges that continue to define the sector today.