CIC Membership
Join Calgary’s Most Connected Innovation Ecosystem
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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.
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.
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As a member, you gain:
Stronger Referral Pathways
Help founders move efficiently through the ecosystem with clearer connections between organizations
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:
You are a Local (Calgary and area), early stage technology and knowledge based businesses driving daily innovation, and engaging directly with the communities we serve.
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Designed for:
Founders actively building and navigating the innovation ecosystem
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Perks include:
Access to CIC Community Directory
Networking opportunities
Participation in Founder Action Tables
Referral pathways to ecosystem support
Who it’s for:
You are an active practitioner on the front lines. Members are the engines of the CIC, delivering direct services, implementing innovative programs, and engaging with the community daily to solve immediate challenges. (Non-profits, Post-Secondary Institutions, Economic Development agencies.)
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Designed for:
Organizations shaping the ecosystem and supporting founders at scale
Perks include:
Networking & ecosystem convenings
Participation in Founder Action Tables
Reduced/free meeting & event space
Training opportunities (including grant writing)
Partner perks
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:
Your role is primarily strategic or collaborative. Partners are the connectors who bring specialized expertise, cross-sector resources, or external funding to the table to help the ecosystem build foundation and grow. (Examples: Consultants, Investors, and For-profit Organizations.)
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Designed for:
Organizations contributing expertise, services, and industry insight
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Perks include:
Inclusion in the Community Directory listing
Access to CIC Community Fund
Networking & ecosystem convenings
Participation in Founder Action Tables
Event promotion through CIC channels
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
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