72 Startups selected for the Plug and Play Alberta Fall 2024 Cohort

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Oct 02, 2024, 11:00 ET

CALGARY, AB, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Plug and Play Alberta has announced 72 startups for their Fall 2024 industry-specific Digital Health, Sustainability, Food & Beverage, and Sector Agnostic (AI) startup accelerator programs. These programs will run out of the Alberta office and present at the first-ever Alberta Summit.

Of the 72 startups selected, 32% of companies are from Alberta, 79% are from Canada, and 21% are joining the program internationally from countries such as the United States, the Isle of Man, and the United Kingdom.

The full list of startups can be found below:

Food & Beverage - Batch 4
Digital Health - Batch 6
Sector Agnostic (AI) - Batch 6
Sustainability - Batch 6

"Our previous cohort startups have made significant progress, propelled by the collaboration within the Plug and Play network and our connections on a global scale," said Lindsay Smylie, Director of Plug and Play Alberta. "We're excited to extend these opportunities with this new cohort, continuing to fuel the growth of Alberta's tech ecosystem."

During the next 12 weeks, cohort startups will participate in networking events, workshops, and mentorship sessions designed to increase their chances of securing pilot programs, refining proofs of concept, attracting customers, and obtaining investments. They will be fully connected to Plug and Play's vast global network, linking them to over 80,000 startups, over 500 leading corporate partners, and numerous venture capital firms.

"We're excited to watch this cohort's growth over the next 12 weeks; being part of this program is an important step in their journey to sustainable success," said Robert Lai, VP of Investments at Alberta Innovates. "Another Plug and Play cohort means another batch of more resilient, connected and investible tech companies ready to make a lasting impact in our province."

Graduation for this cohort of startups will take place at the inaugural Plug and Play Alberta Summit, scheduled for November 13-14th at The Pomeroy in Kananaskis. This groundbreaking event will be the first of its kind in Alberta, showcasing demos, pitches, workshops, and roundtables across the Digital Health, Sustainability, Sector Agnostic (AI), and Food & Beverage industries.

Visit the Plug and Play Alberta website for more information.

About Plug and Play Alberta

Plug and Play Alberta is building a world-class innovation platform to attract top technology and investment to the region and support Albertan entrepreneurs to scale and grow, hire tech talent, and propel digital transformation across the province. Plug and Play is part of the Alberta Scaleup and Growth Accelerator Program that is run by a consortium led by Alberta Innovates. The consortium, which also includes the Government of Alberta, Edmonton Unlimited, the Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund, and Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), allocated $35 million over three years to retain business accelerators. It's part of the Alberta government's goal to help create 20,000 jobs and increase technology firm revenue to $5 billion by 2030.

About Plug and Play

Plug and Play is the leading innovation platform, connecting startups, corporations, venture capital firms, universities, and government agencies. Headquartered in Silicon Valley, we're present in 60+ locations across five continents. We offer corporate innovation programs and help our corporate partners in every stage of their innovation journey, from education to execution. We also organize startup acceleration programs and have built an in-house VC to drive innovation across multiple industries where we've invested in hundreds of successful companies including Dropbox, Guardant Health, Honey, Lending Club, N26, PayPal, and Rappi. For more information, visit https://www.plugandplaytechcenter.com/.

About Alberta Innovates:

Alberta Innovates manages nearly 1,300 projects in a portfolio valued at $1.33 billion. We work with innovators in all sectors of the economy and all corners of the province to drive entrepreneurship, applied research and industry development. With our impact-based funding programs and services, we are transforming energy systems for a net-zero world, promoting the responsible use of land and water, leveraging provincial strengths in agriculture, and contributing to improved health and well-being by harnessing digital tech and data. We are also advancing emerging technologies and strengthening entrepreneurship for a strong and diversified economy. We operate in 11 locations with more than one million sq. ft. of industrial testing and lab facilities, and 600 acres of farmland. We employ nearly 600 highly skilled scientists, business and technical professionals. From funding to commercialization, we are Alberta's innovation engine! See what entrepreneurs say about our coaching and support.

Learn how Alberta Innovates.

Plug and Play Contacts

Katie Greenshields
Events and Operations Manager
Plug and Play
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