# Calgary Technologies Inc.

> Calgary Technologies Inc., now operating as Platform Calgary, is a nonprofit membership organization that connects Calgary technology founders with coaching, training, peers, investors and partner organizations. Its Platform Innovation Centre combines community workspace and event facilities with a network of startup support, while current programs emphasize customer discovery, sales and company growth.

- **Founded:** 1981
- **Headquarters:** Calgary, Canada
- **Founders:** City of Calgary (Institutional founding partner), Calgary Chamber of Commerce (Institutional founding partner), University of Calgary (Institutional founding partner)
- **Products:** Platform Innovation Centre, Platform Membership, Platform Pre-Accelerator, Platform Labs, National Bank Investor Hub
- **Notable:** 2025: 1,563 founders supported through programs and services., 2025: 869 member tech companies., 2025: member companies secured C$323.9 million in investment; cumulative member capital raised exceeded C$1 billion since 2018.

## Products & services

- **Platform Innovation Centre** — Community workspace, meeting and event facilities, founder connections and programming within a 50,000-square-foot innovation space; public opening June 6, 2022.
- **Platform Membership** — Launch is free; Grow is C$250 annually; Scale is C$500 annually. Centre access adds C$10 per user annually. Eligible incorporated technology companies need a Calgary headquarters or staff presence.
- **Platform Pre-Accelerator** — Free, no-equity 12-week program for eligible Calgary-region software founders below C$50,000 annualized revenue, with a minimum 15-hour weekly commitment and milestones toward recurring sales.
- **Platform Labs** — Workshops covering startup basics, customer discovery, building, sales and funding; prices start at C$10 for members and C$25 for others.
- **National Bank Investor Hub** — Investor network, investor coaching and events connecting founders with angel investors, venture capitalists, private equity groups and family offices.
- **CEO Roundtable** — Confidential peer advisory group for Calgary founders and CEOs, listed at C$400 per month.
- **Platform Incubator** — Listed 12-month no-cost coaching and connections program; availability and application details should be checked directly.

## Achievements

- 2025: 1,563 founders supported through programs and services.
- 2025: 869 member tech companies.
- 2025: member companies secured C$323.9 million in investment; cumulative member capital raised exceeded C$1 billion since 2018.
- 2025: 172,502 centre visits and 3,596 space bookings reported.
- More than C$2 million in rental-space value donated to nonprofit tech and community organizations since 2023.

## Latest updates

- **2026-02** — Published the 2025 impact report on February 23 with 869 member companies, 1,563 founders supported and C$323.9 million in member investment.
- **2026-03** — Jennifer Lussier appointed CEO effective March 16 after serving as interim CEO since October 2025.
- **2026-10** — Current website offers AI-oriented Platform Labs and a free 12-week software pre-accelerator; this is an observation date, not a verified launch date.

## Links

- Website: https://www.platformcalgary.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/platformcalgary/
- Twitter/X: https://x.com/PlatformCalgary
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaAgieGZy03LkctWK4DUo7w
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/platformcalgary/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/platformcalgary

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Last updated: 2026-10-08