Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
Learn about new technologies, approaches and programs. Grow your network and connect to new ideas.
Empowrise
EmpowRise is a fully funded entrepreneur training program for Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour (BIPOC) founders across Alberta, offering business bootcamps, mentorship, and a pitch competition at zero cost to participants.
Perfect Your Pitch – Interactive Workshop for Founders
Expect hands-on practice, real-time feedback, and practical insights to help you pitch with clarity and purpose.
37th ASTech Awards Opening Ceremony
See the newest research and technology - coming from Alberta's innovators across the sectors of: Agriculture, Defence & Dual Use, Healthcare, Energy, AI/Quantum, Social Innovation, and more.
Fundraising for Startups
This education series is free to residents of Alberta only at this time. We require that you attend 1 or more of the live classes to get full on-demand course access
BDC / EMC Economic Outlook for Manufacturers
Learn how manufacturing in Canada is evolving, and gain perspectives on trends that are shaping our business environment.
Angel Investing
This education series is free to residents of Alberta only at this time. We require that you attend 1 or more of the live classes to get full on-demand course access.
Tariffs - News vs Noise - Medicine Hat
With tariff announcements, political rhetoric, and trade speculation emerging almost daily, it can be challenging to separate meaningful information from background noise.
Tariffs - News vs Noise - Brooks
With tariff announcements, political rhetoric, and trade speculation emerging almost daily, it can be challenging to separate meaningful information from background noise.
Going up: Scaling Your Business | Startup Women 2026
Designed for entrepreneurs ready to scale their business, or curious about how to expand.
Defence Growth Forum 2026
Canada's defence landscape is changing.
What does that mean for Southeast Alberta?
Partek TEK DAY
TEK DAY is a free and informative business event hosted by Partek IT Solutions.
37th ASTech Awards Gala
Be part of Alberta’s premier innovation celebration at the 37th ASTech Awards Gala and Innovation Showcase on Friday, November 6 in Edmonton.
Building Defence 2026, DND | DCC Industry Days
Canada’s premier defence infrastructure event!
Seeds of Change: Rural Immigration Conference
Share and learn best practices in newcomer readiness, integration and retention in rural communities.
IQubed
Attendees will leave with practical insights and strategies to help navigate uncertainty and adapt in an ever-changing economy.
MHC C4i Research and Innovation Showcase
Celebrate the achievements of the summer research students.
Southeast Alberta Defence Stakeholder Workshop
The Centre for Innovation at Medicine Hat College is bringing together leaders from industry, academia, government and the innovation sector for the Southeast Alberta Defence Stakeholder Workshop: Advancing a Regional Defence Innovation Hub on Tuesday, August 18.
Get To Know Day: Discover Alberta's Innovation Advantage
Are you developing an aerospace, defence, or dual-use technology and wondering how to take it to the next level?
Manufacturing and CleanTech | Startup Global 2026
Connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Manufacturing and CleanTech space, share resources in real time, and learn about industry-specific ecosystem support.
That 'AI Thing' You've Been Avoiding? Let's Use It to Clear Your Daily Backlog
What if, in just one hour, you could learn 5 simple AI tools that actually work?
Finding Opportunities and Registering as a Supplier
This session provides an overview and demonstration of the key search features and functions on the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS) on the CanadaBuys website.
Introduction to Federal Procurement: The Basics of Selling to the Government of Canada
Join a representative from Procurement Assistance Canada to learn about the federal procurement process to help you decide if you want to pursue federal procurement for your business.
Alberta's Metal Industry - Tariffs and Support
The session will explain how the study works, what participating employers can expect, and how industry input will contribute to practical, sector-specific insights and tools designed to support workforce planning and decision making in a rapidly changing operating environment.
Licensing, selling & leveraging your IP
Learn how to make your intellectual property (IP) work for you: deals, licensing & growth strategies.