PEI I.T. Alliance

PEI I.T. Alliance Building a stronger tech ecosystem in Prince Edward Island. Connecting innovators, founders, and talent across the Island. Events • Community • Collaboration

What a session last week at The Foundry 🙌✨We wrapped up the Ignition Fund Information Session that happened yesterday, ...
05/06/2026

What a session last week at The Foundry 🙌✨

We wrapped up the Ignition Fund Information Session that happened yesterday, and wow, the turnout was something else 🔥 The room was full of people ready to build!

Massive shoutout to 's Mike Gillis for showing up and breaking it ALL down Every question answered, no cap.

Here's your sign to apply 👇
💰 Up to $25,000 in seed funding
🌍 For PEI entrepreneurs with innovative ideas and export potential
📅 Deadline: May 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM AST

Learn more and get your application in. Don't sleep on this one 😤

04/17/2026

We’re back with our Founder Spotlight no. 3!

Meet Terry Smith, one of the founding minds behind Locarius and .

In this spotlight, Terry takes us back to the beginning, sharing the origin story of 3 Hippies Inc. and his advice for the next generation of innovators and builders.

We’re grateful to Terry and the entire 3 Hippies team for sharing their journey, and we can’t wait to hear more. 🙌

Stay tuned, because more inspiring founders are on the way!

Last night, the Black Business Initiative and Innovation PEI hosted a celebration of Black History Month at The Found...
02/12/2026

Last night, the Black Business Initiative and Innovation PEI hosted a celebration of Black History Month at The Foundry. ❤️🖤💚💛💫

Following the theme of "Strengthening The Ecosystem", the room was buzzing with leaders, innovators, and upcoming talent. Connections were forged, networks were widened, and attendees exchanged encouragement and excitement for each other's work! ✨🗣️🤝

We thank the Black Business Initiative for choosing The Foundry to host this event, and are looking forward to seeing the community flourish as Black History Month continues to unfold! 💫

On January 29th, local innovators and entrepreneurs showcased their work at the first-ever Spark Tank of 2026! We saw c...
02/11/2026

On January 29th, local innovators and entrepreneurs showcased their work at the first-ever Spark Tank of 2026!

We saw creators apply and integrate tech into a variety of fields, showing how IT can be a powerful tool of the present and the future.

A big thank you to our presenters:

Wanhar Aziz (VoteOn), Japneet Kalkat (Trailflow), Pravin Paudel (Snapture), Erin MacDonald (WellSpring Environmental, WellSpring Water), Bharani Ram (PEI Solar Savers), and Mohammed Sahm (EmployeeEngage). We also want to congratulate Bassam Kamal (Adaptiv AI) for taking first place!

We also want to thank our judges, Pat Sebastien, Kim Doyle, and Dustin Sparks.

To all those who took time to come out and attend Spark Tank 2.1, we’re grateful to have you there!

A huge thank you to everyone who made this Spark Tank successful. We’re already looking forward to the next one. Stay tuned! 🔥

For Black History Month, we’re sharing a list of supports and initiatives designed to uplift Black founders and innovato...
02/11/2026

For Black History Month, we’re sharing a list of supports and initiatives designed to uplift Black founders and innovators across Atlantic Canada. ❤️🖤💚💛

Take a scroll, explore the resources, and discover ways to get involved and connect with the Black community! ✨

YOUR opinion matters! Participate in the Entrevestor Survey, and help policymakers understand the startup ecosystem on P...
02/06/2026

YOUR opinion matters! Participate in the Entrevestor Survey, and help
policymakers understand the startup ecosystem on PEI & the Atlantic Canadian region!

Your answers will provide insightful data about the tech ecosystem in PEI to
The Entrevestor Startup Data Report & the Atlantic Canada Startup Data Report, and will be 100% confidential.

The survey can be found at https://lnkd.in/e6awkdNd

Click the link and start the survey today!

Exciting News! PEI Tech Week will be back for 2026! It's time to get ready for another week of innovation, tech startups...
02/05/2026

Exciting News! PEI Tech Week will be back for 2026! It's time to get ready for another week of innovation, tech startups and building connections throughout the Island! Mark your calendars for August 10 to 14th, 2026 🗓️✅

Check out our countdown on the official page for Tech Week 2026 via the link in our bio!

Did you attend PEI Tech Week 2025? Are you excited for TW 2026? Let us know in the comments! ⬇️

Are you looking to grow your team? Learn about the wage subsidies and training allowances applicable to you!Connect with...
01/30/2026

Are you looking to grow your team? Learn about the wage subsidies and training allowances applicable to you!

Connect with SkillsPEI next Wednesday, February 4th, to learn how they can support the growth of your company through specialized programs that enhance your business while creating professional opportunities for workers.

You’ll get a chance to learn about programs, ask one-on-one questions to experts in the field, and make connections with the staff.

Happening on 4th February, 2026, from 1:30 pm to 3:00 pm at The Foundry, 163 Great George Street, Charlottetown PE.

This event is open to all! No RSVP required.

Facilitated by representatives from Skills PEI.

Spark Tank 2.1 is just one week away, and we’d love to see our community come together 🙌Come cheer on local innovators, ...
01/22/2026

Spark Tank 2.1 is just one week away, and we’d love to see our community come together 🙌

Come cheer on local innovators, connect with fellow builders, and support new ideas taking shape. Whether you’re curious, networking, or scouting for inspiration, there’s a seat for you.

🎟️ RSVP: https://locarius.io/events/3382/spark-tank-21
Spark Tank 2.1 is happening on January 29, 2026, from 2:00 pm onwards, at The Foundry, 163 Great George Street, Charlottetown, PE.

Thinking about pitching? This is your sign to jump in and share what you’re working on.
📝 Apply by 4:00 pm on January 27, 2026
Apply here: https://forms.gle/ur9aPgpghErQR7FeA

Let’s show up for each other and keep building our tech community together 🚀

12/29/2025

As we head into the New Year, we wish our community a happy, healthy, and successful year ahead 🎉✨ Thank you for being part of PEI’s tech ecosystem.

The Foundry will be closed to public events from December 30 to January 1, and will reopen on January 2, 2026.

Reminder that The Night Shift will not take place after December 25. Programming will resume on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

12/23/2025

Happy Holidays from the PEI IT Alliance 🎄✨ As we wrap up an incredible year with our tech community, we hope you find time to rest, recharge, and enjoy the season.

Please note that the Foundry will be closed to public events on December 25th. The Night Shift will not take place from the 25th December onwards.

We will resume The Night Shift on 5th January, 2025 (Tuesday).

Wishing you warmth, joy!

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