Join us at Ready. Set. Global, a showcase of the 20 graduating startups from Batch 4 of the Alberta Accelerator by 500. Get the opportunity to witness firsthand the companies with the potential to transform the technological landscape in sectors including AI, FinTech, PropTech, and more in Canada and beyond.
Discover the future of innovation at Ready. Set. Global, a showcase of the startups graduating from Batch 4 of the Alberta Accelerator by 500. This year, we have 20 startups with exciting potential taking center stage hailing from all over Canada, Mexico, the US, and the United Kingdom.
Join us virtually on Thursday, October 5 to witness the latest innovations by these startups and connect with leaders from various industries at a carefully curated space.
*Please note that this is an exclusive event. Registrations are subject to verification and approval. For any questions, please reach out to albertaaccelerator@500.co
The Alberta Accelerator by 500 is a growth-driven program for local and global entrepreneurs to land and expand in the tech innovation ecosystem of Alberta. With the support of Alberta Innovates, PrairiesCan, and Edmonton Unlimited, the program is delivered twice a year with batches rotating between Edmonton and Calgary.
500 Global is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program, led by Alberta Innovates. The consortium, which also includes Technology and Innovation, Edmonton Unlimited, and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), allocated $35 million over three years to retain business accelerators. It is part of an overall government goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030.
Alberta Innovates manages nearly 1,300 projects in a portfolio valued at $1.33 billion. We work with innovators in all sectors of the economy and all corners of the province to drive entrepreneurship, applied research and industry development. With our impact-based funding programs and services, we are transforming energy systems for a net-zero world, promoting the responsible use of land and water, leveraging provincial strengths in agriculture, and contributing to improved health and well-being by harnessing digital tech and data. We are also advancing emerging technologies and strengthening entrepreneurship for a strong and diversified economy. We operate in 11 locations with more than one million sq. ft. of industrial testing and lab facilities, and 600 acres of farmland. We employ nearly 600 highly skilled scientists, business and technical professionals. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta’s innovation engine! See what entrepreneurs say about our coaching and support.
Learn how Alberta Innovates.
Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) is the department that diversifies the economy across the Canadian Prairies. PrairiesCan leads in building a strong, competitive Canadian economy by supporting business, innovation and community economic development unique to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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