Alberta
We are building a world-class innovation platform in Alberta to attract top technology and investment to the region and support Albertan entrepreneurs to scale and grow, hire tech talent, and propel digital transformation across the province.
Plug and Play Alberta
The Alberta Innovation Corridor is an emerging global leader across a number of industries, including Artificial Intelligence, Health and Clean Resources. Alberta’s two biggest cities, Edmonton and Calgary have taken strides to cement their place as leaders in global innovation, making them attractive destinations for the next generation of technology and entrepreneurs.
Alberta’s diversified economy, business-friendly environment, and impressive pool of talent is driving its growth as a leading innovation hub. Home to over 1,200 tech companies, world-class research institutes, and a growing investment landscape, Alberta has a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem.
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Our Programs in Alberta
Sustainability
Tackling innovation challenges in natural resource industries that power, feed and provide shelter for the world. By investing in sustainable clean technology innovation, we can improve environmental sustainability and economic diversification. Plug and Play Alberta is bringing together game-changing ideas from different industries and countries onto one platform to solve the world’s greatest energy and natural resource challenges. Participating companies will leverage artificial intelligence, IoT and other combinations of technologies to solve real-world problems with commercially viable solutions.
Health
This program connects the best startups in the world to corporations who want to disrupt the health-care industry. It will focus on digital health technologies that challenge clinical practices, improve data analytics, and enhance the patient journey across the continuum of care. Participating companies will leverage artificial intelligence, sensors, data and new clinical techniques to build a digital health economy for Alberta for the benefit of Albertans’ health.
Sector Agnostic
Our global network brings together players from all relevant industries around the world to accelerate Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning startups across multiple sectors. This sector agnostic program in Alberta will attract the best and brightest startups from around the world, and provide tools and an environment that Albertan startups need to fuel their growth on the world stage.
Explore our innovation platforms.
Agtech
Animal Health
Brand & Retail
Energy
Enterprise Tech
Fintech
Food & Beverage
GOAL
Health
Insurtech
Internet of Things
Media & Ad
Mobility
New Materials & Packaging
Real Estate & Construction
Smart Cities
Supply Chain & Logistics
Sustainability
Travel & Hospitality
Global Locations
Startup Autobahn
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Startup Camp