CIC Membership

Join Calgary’s Most Connected Innovation Ecosystem

The Calgary Innovation Coalition (CIC) brings together members, founders and partners in shaping the future of innovation in our city.

Through collaboration, coordination, and shared intelligence, CIC members work together to strengthen the ecosystem, making it easier for founders to access the right support, at the right time.

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What is CIC Membership?

CIC membership is a structured framework for ecosystem collaboration — designed to align organizations around shared priorities while recognizing the unique role each plays in supporting innovation.

Rather than duplicating services, CIC connects the system.

We bring together:

Founders
Post-secondary institutions
Economic development organizations
Investors and industry partners
Founder-support organizations

Together, we create a more connected, coordinated, and effective ecosystem.

Why Join the Calgary Innovation Coalition?

No innovation ecosystem thrives in isolation.

By becoming a CIC member, you are joining a network of organizations working together to improve outcomes for founders and accelerate innovation-driven growth in Calgary.

As a member, you gain:

Stronger Referral Pathways
Help founders move efficiently through the ecosystem with clearer connections between organizations
Shared Data & Ecosystem Insights
Access collective intelligence to better understand founder needs and gaps
Collaborative Problem-Solving
Work alongside ecosystem partners to address systemic challenges
Aligned Storytelling & Visibility
Be part of a unified narrative that elevates Calgary’s innovation ecosystem globally
Accountability Through Collaboration
Contribute to shared priorities and measurable ecosystem impact

Membership Options

CIC membership is designed to reflect the different roles organizations play within the innovation ecosystem.

Who it’s for:

Local, early-stage technology and knowledge-based businesses

Designed for:

Founders actively building and navigating the innovation ecosystem

Perks include:

Access to CIC Community Directory

Networking opportunities

Participation in Founder Action Tables

Referral pathways to ecosystem support
Who it’s for:

Organizations providing programming, strategy, and direct support to founders

(e.g., non-profits, post-secondary institutions, economic development organizations)

Designed for:

Organizations shaping the ecosystem and supporting founders at scale

Perks include:

Networking & ecosystem convenings

Participation in Founder Action Tables

Access to CIC Hub (TBA)

Reduced/free meeting & event space

Training opportunities (including grant writing)

Partner perks (Platform Calgary, Innovate Calgary)

Event promotion through CIC channels

Access to CIC Community Fund

Inclusion in Community Directory

Opportunities to contribute to ecosystem thought leadership and trends
Who it’s for:

For-profit organizations and industry partners supporting the ecosystem

(e.g., consultants, investors, service providers)

Designed for:

Organizations contributing expertise, services, and industry insight

Perks include:

Community Directory listing

Networking opportunities

Participation in Founder Action Tables

Event promotion

Opportunities to contribute to ecosystem thought leadership and trends

Building Alberta’s Most Connected Innovation Ecosystem

Innovation does not happen in isolation.

It happens when founders, institutions, and organizations move together — with clarity, coordination, and shared purpose.

Calgary has world-class talent and a growing network of support. Yet many founders still experience the ecosystem as fragmented — unsure where to start or how to navigate it.

CIC exists to change that.

By connecting organizations, aligning efforts, and amplifying our collective impact, we are building an ecosystem that is:

More connected. More collaborative. More visible. More impactful.

The Impact We’re Driving Together

Through CIC membership, we are building an ecosystem that is:

Easier for founders to navigate
More connected across organizations
Better engagement around shared ecosystem priorities

Together, we strengthen Calgary’s ability to support innovation-driven growth.

Become a Member (there’s no fee)

Join a network of organizations committed to strengthening Calgary’s innovation ecosystem.