Calgary Innovation Coalition

The Calgary Innovation Coalition (CIC) is a group of organizations in the Calgary region that support innovation-driven entrepreneurs, startups, and enterprises. Our collective presents a single vision and voice regarding the priorities of Calgary’s innovation community, a unique model for collaboration in Alberta's innovation ecosystem. The CIC is supported by Alberta Innovates' Regional Innovation Network (RIN) program. Incubators are located across the province, to support innovative businesses, entrepreneur development and job creation for the growth and diversification of the Alberta economy. CIC members often explain that a variety of support services exist to create the pipeline of ideas, skills, and talent Calgary needs to create economic prosperity. The CIC holds monthly tactical meetings to share community events and updates, and triage entrepreneurs to ensure they are navigating community efficiently and find the services and resources they need at the right time.