Innovate Calgary

Explore the Future of Agriculture at #InnovationWeekYYC! On November 19, join us at the AgTech 6x6, a key event within Innovation Week YYC, where we’ll spotlight six pioneering University of Calgary-affiliated #AgTech startups. Each of these startups will take the stage for dynamic, 6-minute presentations, unveiling breakthrough innovations in sustainable farming, precision agriculture, and transformative AgTech solutions. Organized by the University of Calgary with support from Innovate Calgary and the Centre for Precision Agriculture and Sustainability (#CPAS), this event is a unique opportunity to see how these bold ideas are shaping the future of agriculture right here in Alberta. Stay tuned for our announcement of the lineup, showcasing the exceptional startups taking part in AgTech 6x6! Save your spot. Register here: https://lnkd.in/gMG9cUji

🌟 Very excited to join my fellow panelists at the Decentralised Energy Canada (DEC) Forum next week to discuss 🚀 Scaling Innovation! I'll be sharing the stage with: - Robert (Rob) Baker, Director Renewable and Alternative Energy - Todd Sayers, Chief Operating Officer, B.C. Centre for Innovation and Clean Energy - Graeme Edge, CEO, Energy Disruptors and ScaleBlaze Looking forward to the discussion! Special thanks to Anouk Kendall and Crystal Thomson-Dick for bringing us together. #Innovation #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #DECForum

Join us for "Armed to Innovate: Managing Expectations" on October 31! 🎃 This is the second part of our 3-part virtual series designed to help entrepreneurs and innovators master the art of navigating expectations. Led by mental health experts from Collectively Tangled, Keara Gillis and Sarah Mateshaytis, this session will cover how to:  - Communicate expectations clearly   - Handle conflicts effectively  Register here: https://lnkd.in/gKnDyhtk This series is part of a Social Innovation Hub pilot funded by the City of Calgary. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable skills and insights to thrive in your entrepreneurial journey!

VIDEO: Highlights from the Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition 2024 Catch the best moments from the Rural Founders in Tech Pitch Competition, held at the Garry W. Harris Canada Games Centre in Red Deer. This exciting event was part of the BIPOC and Rural Tech Founders event series, dedicated to empowering diverse entrepreneurs and supporting innovation in rural communities. Congratulations to the five amazing founders who pitched their groundbreaking startups, aimed to solve real-world challenges with innovative tech solutions. Our winners:   🏆 1st Place: Damilare O. Odumosu, M.Eng., CEO & Co-Founder of CropMind Inc.   🥈 2nd Place: Heba Iftikhar, Co-Founder of Trigger Tracker Tech   🥉 3rd Place: Styn Nieuwenhuis, Co-Founder of FeedXchange  A special thank you to our judges, Chloe Xing Schimpf (Migr8+ Capital), David Nagy (eCommerce Canada), Kara Johnston (TDA Alberta Innovates), and Mitchell Eaton (Prototype Hubs), for their insights and support. Thank you to our sponsors and partners! Sponsors: Prairies Economic Development Canada I Développement économique Canada pour les Prairies, and Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network - CARIN Partners: East Central Alberta Regional Innovation Network, Red Deer Polytechnic, Alberta Innovates, Government of Alberta, Central Alberta Economic Partnership, Olds College of Agriculture & Technology, Catapult Startups, Women Entrepreneurship Knowledge Hub (WEKH), and MindFuel.ca. For more on the winners and the event recap: https://lnkd.in/gB7KrwiX

🚀 Introducing the Social Innovator Ignite Prize! Are you a University of Calgary researcher (faculty or teaching track) looking to translate your research into real-world social impact but facing capacity challenges? Innovate Calgary's Social Innovation Hub (SIH) is here to help! We're seeking projects that tackle social challenges with evidence-based solutions, involving meaningful community participation. Whether your project partners with NGOs, non-profits, front-line workers, or government entities, or if you’re building a social enterprise or start-up, this is your chance to scale your solution and make a difference. Prize recipients will receive: 💵 $10,000 cash prize   👥 Access to Social Innovation Student Analysts   🧠 3-5 coaching sessions with our SIH team   🔓 Opportunity to apply for a 6-month membership to SIH  Apply by October 31, 2024! For more details and support with your application, visit: https://lnkd.in/g3NufCdQ

A big thank you to the wonderful team at Alumni All-Access for partnering with us on a successful tour of the Life Sciences Innovation Hub. If you enjoyed the tour, don’t miss the upcoming Child Health Initiatives Showcase, hosted by our friends at Grad College and the Cumming School of Medicine UCalgary, on October 30th. At the showcase, presenters will share their work in accessible and engaging non-technical language, following their experience refining presentations during the University of Calgary's Three Minute Thesis competition. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gGuStu8y

Join us for the Impact Club: Social Innovators Meet Up on October 29th, 2024 at the Social Innovation Hub. This is your chance to connect with fellow change-makers, share your journey, and exchange ideas in a fun, relaxed environment. We’ll be diving into the challenges, wins, and creative sparks that drive social entrepreneurship. You'll have the opportunity to build a supportive network, collaborate, and even discover potential partnerships or funding opportunities! Register to attend: https://lnkd.in/gx36fpRm

Join us on November 12, at the University of Calgary's XR Open House to experience the latest innovations in extended reality (#XR). This event will showcase cutting-edge demos from MSc and PhD candidates, highlighting their pioneering work across diverse real-world applications. Industry partners won’t want to miss this valuable opportunity to: - Explore future collaborations with emerging researchers. - Identify promising talent for internships or hires. - Learn how to enhance research investments with provincial and federal funding programs. Connect with leading innovators and discover how XR is shaping the future of technology! Register today: https://lnkd.in/eBdUwCJh

The Social Innovation Design Challenge, hosted by the Social Innovation Hub, exemplifies how collaboration can drive real-world solutions. The story highlights the benefits of gathering in a shared space to inspire impactful ideas, all from an environment fostering engagement and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Congratulations to the team featured in the article, who have helped shape this challenge: Paige So'Brien, Bill Zheng, and Eva Verity. Learn more about this innovative approach and read the article here: https://lnkd.in/dzHtx5Eh

Incredible time at The MedTech Conference 2024 last week as part of the #ABDelegation! Over the week, our team connected with global industry, government, innovators, and investors to showcase Alberta as a leader in health innovation. With world-class research institutions and industry-leading accelerators, our ecosystem is ready to support companies from concept to commercialization!   Thank you Alberta Innovates for hosting the Alberta delegation, and to the great turnout achieved from the University of Calgary.   W21C, University of Calgary Jill de Grood Jaime Kaufman Shane Virani Katrina (Katie) Mertens Raja Mita Jose Raez Sid G. Michael Kallos University of Calgary - Biomedical Engineering Kelly Larkin-Kaiser, PhD Jennifer Reid ADEPT Maris Apse Alla Bondareva Innovate Calgary Claire Dixon Neuraura Niall Kerrigan Plug and Play Tech Center Jonathan Butterworth ST Innovations