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Find helpful resources, programs and events for startups all in one place.

Are you an entrepreneur or part of a startup looking to build, launch, or grow? We can help.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your startup to the next level, we've got you covered. Our community is made up of like-minded individuals who are passionate about innovation and entrepreneurship. Let's make your startup journey a success!

Programs For Startups

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Platform Incubator

Partner Program
  • 12 Months, 2-4 hours bi-weekly
  • No cost
  • In-person

The Platform Incubator is designed to help you focus your time and energy where it makes the biggest difference — providing structure & processes to enable continuous, rapid learning and scalability.

Scale
Hybrid

Startup Essentials: Startup 101

Partner Program
  • Monthly on Wednesdays (excluding August and December)
  • $15/person + GST
  • Virtual

Let's start with the basics. Learn startup terminology, customer discovery and craft an elevator pitch. Startup 101 sets you up for success whether you are starting or joining a startup.

Mindset
Idea
Virtual

Startup Essentials: Discover

Partner Program
  • 4 weeks, 2 hours/week
  • $99/person + GST
  • Virtual

Knowing your customer enables you to develop products that address their needs, pain points, and preferences, ideally resulting in product-market fit and paying customers!

Idea
Hybrid

CEO Roundtable

Partner Program
  • Year-round
  • $400/month
  • In-person

A peer advisory group for founders and CEOs of tech companies to openly discuss their challenges in a safe, confidential environment.

Scale
In-person

Alberta Catalyzer

Partner Program
  • 4 to 8 weeks
  • No cost
  • Virtual & In-person

A pre-accelerator that provides support, resources, and coaching to launch and grow tech-enabled startups.

Launch
Hybrid

The Peer-to-Peer Program

Partner Program
  • 2 hours once per month, ongoing
  • No cost. Open to Platform Calgary Members only.
  • In-person

The Peer-to-Peer Program connects individuals managing the same portfolios at tech companies, helping them with collaborative problem-solving, networking, and knowledge sharing.

Launch
Scale
In-person

Raising Capital 101

Partner Program
  • Cohort 2 Dates: October 9, 24, 31, November 6.
  • Platform Members: $0, Non-Members: $49 + GST
  • In-person at the Platform Innovation Centre

Raising Capital 101 is for founders who are looking to learn more about the investment process or are ready to raise funds and want to know where to focus.

Launch
Scale
In-person

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Resources For Startups

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