Alberta Innovates Accelerator powered by 500 Global
A programme by 500 Startups
An accelerator in Calgary for early-stage tech startups that want to scale in Alberta, with an Immersion Week visit to a 500 Global international office.
At a glance
| Best for | Pre-seed and seed-stage tech startups that are based in Alberta, or plan to land and expand there. |
|---|---|
| Format | In person |
About Alberta Innovates Accelerator powered by 500 Global
What you get
- A programme built on the 500 Global startup playbook, with rapid market experiments and funding guidance to scale in Alberta and beyond.
- An Immersion Week, in which participants visit one of 500 Global's international offices to meet venture community members, industry partners and local startups. Attendance is mandatory.
Who can apply
- Early-stage startups looking to scale in Alberta. Local and international startups are encouraged to apply.
- Pre-seed or seed-stage startups that are based in Alberta or looking to land and expand there.
Dates
- The programme takes up to 20 startups in Calgary. The page says dates for the next intake will be announced soon. Its label reads 'Fall 2025', so confirm the timing before you apply.
How to apply
- Join the interest form on the programme page.
- There are fees associated with Immersion Week.
The page names 500 Ecosystems Canada, Inc. as the operator.
Where to apply
Other 500 Startups programmes
- 500 FellowshipThe flagship accelerator of 500 Global, run in San Francisco for early-stage founders building for the U.S. and the world.
- VC Unlocked: Silicon ValleyAn invite-only programme for emerging VC and angel investors, created with the Stanford Engineering Center for Global & Online Education.