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Calgary's energy head-office economy has diversified into cleantech, agrifood, aerospace and software, backed by one of Canada's fastest-growing startup ecosystems. Platform Calgary, Innovate Calgary and provincial agencies such as Alberta Innovates anchor the support network.

22 resources · Checked September 2026

Programs marked Provincial apply anywhere in Alberta. See Canada-wide programs →

Grants & funding 8

Provincial research and innovation corporation offering vouchers, grants and technology development advisors across sectors.

For Alberta SMEs, researchers and post-secondary institutions

Pays 8 per cent of baseline R&D spending and 20 per cent above it, on up to $4 million of annual R&D.

For Alberta corporations under $50M taxable capital doing SR&ED

Provides business loans, advising and staged learning programs including Bridge, Digital Edge and NextStep for Indigenous women.

For Women entrepreneurs in Alberta at any business stage

Interest-free repayable federal funding for high-growth Prairie firms scaling operations, commercializing technology or entering new markets.

For Incorporated high-growth businesses in the Prairie provinces

Federal bank for entrepreneurs offering term loans, working capital, venture capital and paid advisory services.

For Canadian small and medium-sized businesses

Offers startup loans of up to $75,000 plus up to two years of matched mentorship for young entrepreneurs.

For Founders aged 18 to 39, in business up to 24 months

Mitacs

Non-profit

Cost-shares paid research internships that place graduate students and postdocs on company R&D projects.

For Companies with a research problem and a university partner

City-backed fund investing in projects that diversify Calgary's economy, attract investment and create or retain jobs.

For Companies making a substantial investment or expansion in Calgary

Accelerators & incubators 5

Provincial pre-accelerator delivered by Platform Calgary and Edmonton Unlimited through Engage, Traction and Velocity programs.

For Early-stage founders building or growing in Alberta

Member-based non-profit running the Platform Incubator, peer-to-peer program, CEO Roundtable and Global Startup Visa support.

For Calgary tech founders from idea stage to scale-up

University of Calgary's innovation arm, running technology transfer, the UCeed funds and aerospace, life sciences and social innovation hubs.

For University of Calgary researchers, students and spinoff startups

Objectives-based mentorship program at the Haskayne School of Business with Nurture, CDL and ScaleUp streams.

For Science and technology founders, from prototype to scale

Calgary accelerator for food, beverage, health and wellness brands, with an accelerator program and a Concept to Market sprint.

For Early-stage consumer packaged goods entrepreneurs

Investors 3

Provincial fund-of-funds that invests in venture capital funds active in Alberta rather than directly in companies.

For Venture funds investing in Alberta tech companies

Runs Calgary Investment Summits where pre-committed angel investors diligence applicants and invest in finalists at a live finale.

For Early-stage Alberta startups seeking angel capital

Calgary venture capital and consulting firm that also helps founders secure non-dilutive funding, grants and SR&ED credits.

For Growth-stage founders raising capital or non-dilutive funding

Government services 2

Business Link

Non-profit

Government-funded non-profit providing free one-to-one advising, market research and business plan tools to Alberta entrepreneurs.

For Alberta small businesses, including Indigenous and immigrant founders

City economic development agency helping firms with site selection, talent and immigration navigation, trade missions and market access.

For Companies expanding, relocating or exporting from Calgary

Industry & trade 2

Industry association connecting Alberta tech SMEs to talent, government programs and events, including the FIRST Jobs program.

For Small and medium-sized Alberta technology companies

Business association founded in 1891, hosting more than 60 annual events plus benefits plans, workshops and advocacy.

For Calgary businesses and registered charities of any size

Community 1

Network of more than 95 member organizations coordinating Calgary's innovation supports and connecting founders to them.

For Founders navigating the ecosystem and support organizations

Workspace & labs 1

Downtown Calgary innovation building at 407 9th Avenue SE with event, meeting and hackathon space and a café.

For Startups, community groups and event organizers