Angel Investors and Venture Funding
Networking
Several organizations in Alberta create a marketplace for entrepreneurs and investors to meet, consider opportunities and help Alberta entrepreneurs to find suitable funding.
Deal Generator Angel Network
An Angel Network operating in Edmonton and Calgary where entrepreneurs and SME’s can connect to present their technology to Angel investors.
Venture Alberta
An Angel Network operating in Edmonton, Red Deer, and Calgary where entrepreneurs and SMEs can connect to present their technology to Angel investors.
Alberta Agri Value-Added Investor Network (AVNet)
An Angel Network operating in rural Alberta where entrepreneurs and SME’s can connect to present their technology to Angel investors.
AVAC/IVAC
Provides investment and other assistance to Alberta businesses in the ICT, Life Sciences and other technology sectors.
INFOPORT.ca
A gateway to sector information, industry directories and event calendars specific to Alberta’s technology community.
The Alberta California Venture Channel (ACVC)
Creating awareness among national and international venture capitalists and angel networks of technology opportunities in Alberta, training and preparation for entrepreneurs looking to pitch to potential investors.
Venture Capital Association of Alberta (VCAA)
Fosters the exchange of information and promotes excellence among key participants in the Albert venture capital industry.
DemoCamp
A grass roots, community driven, series of events where entrepreneurs and technology innovators come together to present their ideas to each other, make connections, create partnerships, and generate new ideas.
Events
The Banff Venture Forum
Is a high profile event that includes forums, panel discussions, and presentations to investors on new technology opportunities. It is held once a year and presenting companies typically have initial funding and development and are looking for additional funding in order to take their technology to the next level or to take it to market.
Training
AET supports entrepreneur training that is critical to successful presentation of new technologies and business models to potential investors.
Venture Prize Business Plan Competition
Includes a seminar series, mentoring, feedback on business plans, and substantial prizes.
Business Development Services
There are a number of regional business support organizations and agencies that offer a wide range of services and access to networks and connections including:
- Calgary Technologies Inc. (CTI), Calgary
- TEC Edmonton
- Centre for Research and Innovation (CRI), Grande Prairie
- The Business link, Edmonton and Calgary
- Northern Alberta Business Incubator, St. Albert
- Advanced Technology Centre, Edmonton
These and more can be found through INFOPORT.ca
