Platform Pre-Accelerator Showcase

Meet and celebrate the founders building Calgary’s next wave of tech companies.

Join us on June 10 at the Platform Innovation Centre for the Platform Pre-Accelerator Community Showcase — the culmination of this program’s inaugural cohort.

Over the past nine weeks, these founders have taken tremendous strides to level up their businesses — actively testing their products in-market, defining their ideal customers, and working to turn early traction into structured, repeatable execution.

This showcase is your opportunity to see that progress firsthand.

👉 Want a preview of the cohort and what they’re building?

Explore the full founder lineup → https://www.platformcalgary.com/blog/meet-the-founders-of-the-first-platform-pre-accelerator-cohort 

What to Expect?

Act I: The Community Showcase

Location: KPMG Pitch Stage

Hear from 17 Calgary-based founders as they share their story — what problem they saw in the world that they needed to solve, and the journey they took along the way. 

Each talk offers a snapshot of where they started, what they’ve learned, and where they’re heading next.

 

Act II: The Deep-Dive Mixer

Location: Multipurpose Space

Continue the conversation in a more informal setting. Meet the founders one-on-one, ask questions, and explore opportunities to support, collaborate, or get involved.

 

Why Attend

Whether you’re an investor, industry leader, policymaker, ecosystem partner, or part of a founder’s support network, this event offers a unique window into the validate stage of company building.

You’ll gain insight into:

• What founders are building and testing right now
• How early traction is being shaped into real businesses
• The people and ideas contributing to Calgary’s growing innovation ecosystem

For investors and industry leaders, it’s an opportunity to discover emerging companies early.
For policymakers and ecosystem partners, it’s a reflection of the momentum building within Calgary’s tech sector.
For friends, family, and supporters, it’s a chance to celebrate the founders’ progress and be part of their journey.

 

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, June 10
Time: 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Location: Platform Innovation Centre (KPMG Pitch Stage & Multipurpose Space)

 

About the Platform Pre-Accelerator

The Platform Pre-Accelerator is a 9-week, in-person, execution-first program designed for Calgary-based tech founders who have moved beyond ideation and are actively testing their product in-market — generating early traction while working to bring more clarity, structure, and consistency to their execution.

The program supports founders in defining their ideal customer, validating demand, and building a repeatable path to growth — strengthening the foundation for long-term success.

Secure your spot and come meet the founders shaping what’s next in Calgary’s tech ecosystem. 

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