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Another great conversation from Digital Journal's coverage at Launch Party! Hear Jennifer Jensen, the executive director of Calgary Innovation Coalition, share her perspective on growing Calgary's innovation ecosystem. #InnovationWeekYYC #yyctech #Calgary

A central feature of all thriving tech ecosystems is a feeling of community and connectivity. A huge shoutout to Ian Macdonald from KPMG Canada for his ongoing work to drive those meaningful connections between founders and the resources they need to succeed. Hear more from Ian in a terrific interview with Digital Journal during Launch Party at #InnovationWeekYYC #yyctech

Are you still buzzing from #InnovationWeekYYC - because we sure are! As part of their coverage of Innovation Week Digital Journal did a series of interviews with key players in Calgary's innovation community at Launch Party. Check out this terrific with Platform Calgary CEO Terry Rock and Calgary Economic Development CEO Brad Parry where they discuss how Calgary is establishing itself as a globally recognized tech hub. #yyctech #Calgarytech

Entrepreneurship doesn’t fit neatly into a 9-to-5 schedule. Innovation happens beyond regular working hours. We know this. You know this. That’s why, starting this January, we’re expanding access for Platform Calgary Member Companies: 📅 Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM 📅 Saturdays: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM And there’s more—our parking pilot has been extended until the end of January 2025! This is just the beginning—stay tuned for even more membership benefits coming in 2025! In the meantime, learn more about becoming a #yycTech member company at Platform Calgary: https://lnkd.in/gSSrJQZm

To date, the #yycTech community has proudly donated nearly $2 million to The Calgary Food Bank through YYC Tech Gives, translating into over $8 million worth of food for those in need. The SPAM Cup competition marks the grand finale of the annual YYC Tech Gives fundraising campaign in support of The Calgary Food Bank. This year, more than 25 teams came together to make a big impact raising an impressive $77,244—but we’re not done yet! Our goal is to hit $100,000 by December 19. Let's rally together to make it happen! High fives to all the teams who participated in the SPAM Cup sorting competition this morning, and special congratulations to the teams who won in the following categories: ✨Heaviest Lifter: Helcim ✨Spirit Award: Platform Calgary ✨Potato Sorting: Intricate Group Llc SPAM Cup Overall Winner 🥇1st Place: PELOTON COMPUTER ENTERPRISES, INC. 🥈2nd Place: Intricate Group Llc 🥉3rd Place: Arcurve RBC Calgary Innovation Tressl Slalom Consulting S&P Global Commodity Insights TCG Machines Omnira Software Envirosoft Corporation Ambyint Ionic Solution National Bank of Canada Village Wellth MNP Hexagon AB SLB BigGeo Peloton Engenuics Technologies Inc Blackline Safety IMOnline.co Technologies Inc Workflow Aroma Cafe Bar Toast Vivid Theory Envirosoft Corporation Schlumberger #YYCTechGives #SPAMCup #CalgaryTech #FeedYYC

Only a Few Days Left! 🏆 Support the SPAM Cup by December 6th! The SPAM Cup is in full swing, and #yycTech is rallying to support the Calgary Food Bank! Did you know that every $1 you donate is amplified into $3.50 of support for those in need? Together, we can make a huge impact. How You Can Help: 👉 Donate Money: Support a SPAM Cup team here: https://lnkd.in/g9mdGjvn (Choose Team Platform Calgary or your other favourite team!) 👉 Donate Food: Drop off especially perishable baby food, diapers, and formula at the Platform Innovation Centre. 📢 Shoutout to all the participating teams: 🔹Team Arcurve 🔹Team RBC Calgary Innovation 🔹Team Tressl 🔹Team Helcim 🔹Team Slalom 🔹Team S&P Global Commodity Insights 🔹Team TCG Machines 🔹Team Omnira Software 🔹Team Envirosoft Corporation 🔹Team Intricate Group Llc 🔹Team Ambyint 🔹Team Iconic Solution 🔹Team National Bank of Canada 🔹Team Village Wellth 🔹Team MNP 🔹Team Hexagon AB 🔹Team SLB 🔹Team BigGeo 🔹Team Peloton 🔹Team Engenuics Technologies Inc 🔹Team IMOnline.co Technologies Inc 🔹Team Workflow 🔹Team Aroma Cafe Bar 🔹Team Toast 🔹Team Vivid Theory Donations close on December 6th, and the annual Food Sorting Competition on December 10th will crown this year’s SPAM Cup champion. Let’s finish strong, show the power of community, and make every dollar count! 💪 #SPAMCup #YYCTechGives #CalgaryFoodBank

Calgary has been ranked Canada's second-best city for startups and 61 in all of the world! 🔥 What incredible recognition for our city and all the incredible entrepreneurs that make up YYC's tech community! Read the Minister of Technology and Innovation, Nate Glubish's thoughts and find the full article below! 👇 #yycTech #CalgaryTech #startups #entreprenuers

Only 2 days left to seize this opportunity to upgrade your tech game and kickstart your new year. Enter to win! As a proud supporter of Canadian businesses, Telus Business champions the owners, leaders and teams that use technology to drive growth and differentiation for their business. It doesn’t matter if the business is a small tech startup, a medium-sized manufacturer, a large national retailer, or a sprawling multinational, they all want the same thing: a better way of doing the things they care about. https://lnkd.in/gUHnrN8S #InnovationWeekYYC

After dozens of interviews, profiling 115 individuals and organizations Digital Journal presents a unique perspective on Calgary's emerging innovation landscape and its potential to shape the future beyond city limits. "This year’s event highlighted Calgary’s ability to blend local ingenuity with collaboration among leaders outside the city, delivering key lessons that will resonate well beyond its borders." - Chris Hogg A huge THANK YOU to #InnovationWeekYYC's official media partner, Digital Journal, who has done an outstanding job capturing moments, perspectives and stories from this incredible week. Digital Journal isn't done sharing just yet. Follow along as they share more stories and insights from Calgary's Innovation Week 2024! Read about their key takeaways below.

Just because #InnovationWeekYYC is over, that doesn’t mean we are done bringing you great events! There is one more Community Connect happening on November 26th, and it’s the last on 2024! More details below! 👇 #yycTech