Innovation Week YYC 2024 kicks off [Video]

Wednesday marked the start of Innovation Week in Calgary, Platform Calgary’s celebration of the people, startups, scaleups and technologies that are defining the city’s future

“I think Calgarians don’t know enough about all these great new technology companies that are being built in their backyard,” said Terry Rock, Platform Calgary’s president and CEO.

“Maybe they’re starting to hear about the hype, and this is a week to celebrate those companies and the people behind them.”

Organizers say Calgary is home to nearly 1,500 thriving tech companies that are driving growth and tackling global challenges. Innovation Week is a chance for them to come together, and to also invite people with an interest in joining the momentum.

“Tech is an emerging sector in Calgary,” said Rock. “People want to work in it, they want to invest in it, and they want to start their own companies… but a lot of people don’t know how to take that first …