APEX Southeast Alberta

06/04/2026

🚗💨 Tech Night is hitting the road this summer!

And we're stopping in Brooks! 🍻

We're excited to bring Tech Night to a new community, and what better place to host it than a local brewery? (Honestly, we couldn't think of one either. 😉)

If you've been to a Tech Night before, you know the recipe: great people, interesting conversations, innovative ideas, and plenty of opportunities to connect. If you haven't, this is your chance to see what it's all about.

Come hear about exciting things happening across the region, catch up with familiar faces, make some new connections, and maybe even learn something you didn't know before.

Join us for an evening made possible by great regional partners, including Medicine Hat College's Centre for Innovation, APEGA, and Alberta Innovates, bringing people together to share ideas, spark connections, and celebrate innovation.

Brooks, we're looking forward to seeing you!

Register Here ➡️ https://www.apexalberta.ca/events/tech-night-1

06/02/2026

Agriculture is evolving fast, and staying ahead means being part of the conversations shaping what comes next 🌾

From innovation and research to real-world challenges facing producers, the future of agriculture in Southern Alberta depends on collaboration, practical ideas, and strong industry connections 🤝

That’s exactly what the CDC South Agri-Food Innovation Summit is all about 🚜

This one-day, conference-style event brings together producers, academia, and industry partners for meaningful conversations around growth, innovation, and the opportunities ahead for our region 📈

You’ll hear from regional experts through insightful panel discussions, connect with ag professionals from across Southern Alberta, take part in open conversations about the future of research, and tour the beautiful CDC South facility 🌱

The goal? To leave with practical insights, valuable connections, and ideas you can actually apply 💡

If you’re invested in the future of agriculture in Southern Alberta, this is a conversation you’ll want to be part of.

Registration is limited, so secure your spot early 🔗
https://lnkd.in/gzAqSG_d

05/28/2026

June is around the corner and packed with events designed to spark innovation, build connections, and help businesses grow across Alberta and beyond.

Here’s what’s coming up:
🔹 Fundraising for Startups
Learn the fundamentals of raising capital and accessing startup funding opportunities.
🔹 IDEAS Series – Innovation in Advanced Manufacturing
Explore innovation trends and conversations shaping Alberta’s manufacturing sector.
🔹 Export Curious? How the Trade Accelerator Program Helps Alberta Companies Scale Globally
Discover how Alberta businesses can expand into international markets with confidence.
🔹 ScaleUp Week
A major gathering of entrepreneurs, innovators, and scaling companies from across Canada.
🔹 Angel Investing
Gain insight into the world of angel investing and startup growth opportunities.
🔹 CBAA 2026 Convention
One of Canada’s leading business aviation events bringing together industry leaders and innovators.
🔹 Brooks Newell Data Centre Forum
A focused discussion on data centre development in rural Alberta
🔹 Beyond the Field: The Era of Digital Farming
Explore how technology and innovation are transforming the future of agriculture.
🔹 Understanding the Funding Landscape in Canada | Startup Women 2026
Learn about grants, loans, crowdfunding, and funding pathways available to entrepreneurs.
🔹 CDC Newell Ag Summit
A day focused on collaboration, innovation, and the future of agriculture in Alberta.

👉 Explore details & register: https://lnkd.in/gt6fSUtJ

05/26/2026

Expanding beyond Canada sounds exciting… until you actually have to figure out how to do it 🌎

If you’re an Alberta-based business thinking about new markets, but not sure where to start, you’re not alone. Going global isn’t just about opportunity… it’s about having the right strategy, support, and plan in place 📊

That’s exactly what this Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) Information Webinar is designed for 🚀

This session will walk you through how TAP helps businesses move from thinking about exporting to actually doing it, with expert guidance, hands-on support, and a clear path forward 💬

You’ll get a real look at how the program works, who it’s for, and what you actually walk away with, including a customized export plan and access to experienced advisors 🤝

The goal? You don’t just explore international growth, you pursue it with confidence 💡

Plus, applications are opening for the Medicine Hat TAP September cohort, designed to support local businesses ready to scale, diversify, and reduce risk while entering new markets 📈

If global growth is on your radar, this is your chance to understand your next step.

Learn more and explore if TAP is right for your business:

🔗 https://lnkd.in/g7KZsgQv

05/19/2026

Raising money for your startup shouldn’t feel like you’re learning a new language mid-conversation 🤯

If you’ve ever walked away from an investor meeting thinking “I wish I knew how to answer that better”, you’re not alone. Most founders aren’t short on ideas… they’re just not fluent (yet) in how funding conversations actually work 💬

That’s exactly what Fundraising for Startups (June 1–4, 7–9 PM MT) is built for 🚀

This isn’t theory. It’s about getting comfortable with the mechanics—how to talk through deal terms, how to respond with confidence, and how to show up in a way that makes investors take you seriously 📈

The goal? You don’t just pitch, you hold the conversation 🤝

And when you can do that, you don’t just raise money… you raise it on better terms 💡

Register now and come into your next investor conversation ready https://www.apexalberta.ca/events

05/15/2026

Congratulations to CertainTeed on the exciting upgrades planned for its Redcliff Insulation Manufacturing Plant!

This investment is a major win for the region and highlights the continued growth of advanced and sustainable manufacturing in Southeast Alberta. The planned upgrades, including increased production capacity, energy-efficient technology, innovative manufacturing processes, and Industry 4.0 capabilities will help position the Redcliff facility as a flagship for sustainable manufacturing in Alberta and beyond.

In addition to strengthening long-term operations, the project is expected to create 120–130 temporary jobs during construction and commissioning, bringing valuable economic impact and workforce opportunities to the region.

Congratulations as well to the Town of Redcliff on this exciting milestone for your community. It’s encouraging to see local industry innovation creating opportunities, supporting sustainability, and contributing to the future of manufacturing in Southeast Alberta.

05/12/2026

Alberta's Regional Innovation Networks and Alberta Innovates are bringing together founders and innovators for a free virtual pitch workshop this May.

Heart, Mind, Wallet: How to Pitch Your Business runs Tuesday, May 26 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. MT. Facilitator Jason Bacon has worked with thousands of entrepreneurs across Canada and will walk you through what makes a pitch deck work, how to tell your story clearly, and how to deliver a pitch that resonates with your audience. Open to all stages.

Register now to receive your Teams link.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/how-to-pitch-your-business-with-jason-bacon-tickets-1988948155474?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/01/2026

Big congratulations to Partek IT Solutions on being named MSP of the Year at the Kaseya Connect Global Conference 2026! 🎉

This recognition highlights their leadership, commitment to client success, and the incredible team they’ve built right here in Medicine Hat.

We’re especially proud to see a local company investing in our community, creating opportunities, supporting a strong talent pipeline through Medicine Hat College, and contributing to the region’s long-term success.

Well done to the entire Partek team! 👏

04/17/2026

Turns out… the future we’ve been talking about? It’s officially taking off 🚁

When we released our provincial drone report in 2023, we knew drone growth would be a major part of our future. A new report from NAV CANADA confirms that vision, and shows there are even more opportunities ahead for our region than we first imagined.

💡 The economic opportunity is significant:
In 2024, RPAS + advanced air mobility contributed $2.4B–$3.6B to Canada’s GDP and supported 30,000+ jobs
By 2045? That jumps to $69B+ and 290,000 new jobs

Demand is accelerating for talent in data processing, logistics, infrastructure inspection, and remote flight ops

And here’s where it gets interesting…

That kind of growth doesn’t happen without people. It requires a skilled, educated local workforce, which means new opportunities for training, research, and business development right here at home.

And the best part?

Southeast Alberta didn’t just get the memo—we’ve been building this for years.

➡️ Home to the Foremost UAS Test Range
➡️ Leading work in BVLOS
➡️ A growing ecosystem of training, research, and industry
➡️ CFB Suffield – 4 counter-drone sandboxes and counting.

So while the rest of Canada is gearing up…

we’re already in it.

👉 Find out more and read the full report:
So while the rest of Canada is gearing up…

we’re already in it.

👉 Find out more and read the full report:

/CNW/ - A new market study commissioned by NAV CANADA projects that remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) – commonly known as drones – and advanced air...

03/30/2026

The Innovation for Defence Excellence and Security (IDEaS) program’s “Sentinel shield: Wide-area detection for early warning against uncrewed aerial systems” challenge is seeking innovative ideas to help spot and track drones, including new designs that don’t rely on GPS or radio signals.

As part of this challenge, IDEaS is piloting Procurement and Operationalization of Innovation and New Technology (POINT), a new acquisition framework to help get innovations into the hands of the Canadian Armed Forces.

If you have a technology that can provide persistent, wide‑area detection and tracking of drones, we want to hear from you!

Learn more about this challenge and apply now. Deadline: June 24, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. (EDT).

https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/programs/defence-ideas/element/point/challenges/sentinel-shield-wide-area-detection-for-early-warning-against-uncrewed-aerial-systems.html