Many organizations have been strong supporters, mentors and advocates of the innovative thinking that is happening right here in Alberta. They have been valuable allies in our efforts to foster a vibrant technology sector and strong VC industry in this province.
The A100 is Alberta’s community of seasoned technology founders and executives. A100 members expand networks, connect people and share experiences to help the next generation of tech entrepreneurs thrive in Alberta. Alberta Enterprise is a founding sponsor of the A100. We have engaged the A100 to manage the Accelerate Fund I and II Industry Committee. The A100 organizes the AccelerateAB conference, an annual celebration of technology startups in Alberta.
C100 is a Silicon Valley based non-profit, member-driven organization dedicated to supporting Canadian technology entrepreneurs by leveraging the collective experience, expertise and relationships of their membership. Alberta Enterprise is a founding sponsor of both C100 and C100 Cleantech, and we actively work to engage Alberta entrepreneurs with C100 members.
Chic Geek is a Calgary-based non-profit building a welcoming, supportive community for women at the intersection of technology and entrepreneurship.
The Canadian Venture Capital Association (CVCA) represents Canada’s VC and private equity sectors. Alberta Enterprise is an active CVCA member.
Alberta Enterprise is a member of the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA), a non-for-profit association serving the needs of limited partner investors in the global private equity industry. Alberta Enterprise is an ILPA member.
StartAlberta.com is an open deal flow resource managed by the Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) in partnerships with the A100 and Alberta Enterprise. The Portal serves as a connecting point to Alberta’s technology ecosystem. It is where LinkedIn meets Crunchbase and Medium. StartAlberta.com is meant to provide easy access to deal flow for investors, an ability for founders and the community to showcase their successes and milestones and a way to connect with the community.
Startup Calgary is a non-profit organization focused on cultivating the tech start-up community in Calgary through events, mentoring and other programs.
Edmonton Unlimited is an entrepreneur-led non-profit organization that encourages the creation of new start-ups, and connects Edmonton entrepreneurs through events, mentorship, workspace and accelerators.
The Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA) is the primary VC network in Alberta. The VCAA helps to build connections between VC and other early-stage investors. Our involvement extends beyond sponsorship, we provide organizational support to the VCAA and are active proponent of its mission.