Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
Learn about new technologies, approaches and programs. Grow your network and connect to new ideas.

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.

Fundraising for Startups
ClassRebel invites you to register for the Alberta Venture Finance Education Series: Fundraising for Startups course - Live via Zoom.

Manufacturers Roundtable Support
A discussion about Workforce, Innovation Supports, and Manufacturing Support, followed by lunch.

Manufacturing Forward: Talent, Technology, Trade and Tariffs
The “Manufacturing Forward” event will help industry leaders navigate uncertainty, stay competitive, reduce risks, and pursue growth. Hear updates on tariffs, explore programs supporting market expansion, workforce, and innovation, and join a roundtable to share sector challenges and opportunities.
The 51XX Summit
On June 25, investors, founders, and visionaries will gather to unlock the economic power of women, through innovation, investment, and influence.

Alberta Innovated Scaleup GAP Super Session Pitch Competition
This is your chance to showcase your company to a room full of prestigious investors and potential partners, driving real investment outcomes for growth and success.

Alberta Export Expansion Program
The Alberta Export Expansion Program (AEEP) supports Alberta’s small- and medium-sized enterprises, industry associations, Indigenous organizations, economic development organizations that promote Alberta exports through international travel to formal outbound trade events.

AgSmart
AgSmart is a three-day educational expo focused on data and technology across the agriculture sector.

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.

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!
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.

Unlocking Innovation - Oyen
Discover innovation & entrepreneurshio programs that can help grow your business!

Unlocking Innovation - Hanna
Discover innovation & entrepreneurship programs that can help grow your business!

Angel Investing
Focusing on stock options, the most common form of equity compensation, the course guides you through the key aspects of how stock options work.

NewGrow Spring 2025
The NewGrow program gives community entrepreneurs and innovators the opportunity to start up or expand a business or create a new product, service or invention through a business plan and public pitch competition.