Innovation & Entrepreneurship Events
Learn about new technologies, approaches and programs. Grow your network and connect to new ideas.
Perfecting Your Pitch
Learn how to attract investors & customers in this hands-on workshop with expert coaches. Presented by the Alberta Innovation Network.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Business Growth Tradeshow
Business advice, workforce support, grant funding, and business accelerators all in one place.
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.