Globalizing Calgary Tech with Technology Calgary
Building a world-class technology ecosystem in Calgary
Key Takeaways
- Calgary is emerging as a significant technology hub in Canada
- Technology Calgary plays a crucial role in supporting the ecosystem
- Symend is proud to be part of Calgary's tech growth story
Calgary has long been known for its energy sector, but a transformation is underway. The city is rapidly emerging as a vibrant technology hub, home to innovative companies creating world-class solutions for global markets. At Symend, we're proud to be part of this evolution, working alongside Technology Calgary to put our city on the global tech map.
Calgary's Tech Ecosystem
Calgary's technology sector is experiencing remarkable growth. The city offers a unique combination of advantages that make it an attractive location for tech companies:
- Access to exceptional technical talent from top universities
- Lower costs compared to traditional tech hubs like Silicon Valley or Toronto
- Strong entrepreneurial culture and business-friendly environment
- Quality of life that helps attract and retain top talent
- Strategic location for serving North American and global markets
The Role of Technology Calgary
Technology Calgary has been instrumental in supporting the growth of the city's tech sector. As an industry association representing Calgary's technology community, they provide invaluable support to companies at all stages of growth.
Technology Calgary connects, supports, and amplifies the voices of technology companies to drive innovation and economic growth in the region.
Their initiatives include networking events, advocacy for policies that support tech growth, connections to capital and resources, and efforts to raise the profile of Calgary's technology sector nationally and internationally.
Symend's Calgary Roots
Symend was founded in Calgary, and we've chosen to keep our headquarters here as we've grown. This decision reflects our belief that you can build world-class technology companies outside of traditional tech hubs—and that Calgary offers unique advantages for doing so.
From our Calgary base, we serve customers across North America and internationally. We've built a team that includes some of the best talent in behavioral science, data science, engineering, and business—much of it sourced locally. And we've demonstrated that Calgary companies can compete and win on the global stage.
Contributing to the Ecosystem
As we've grown, we've sought to contribute to Calgary's tech ecosystem in meaningful ways:
- Creating high-quality technology jobs and career opportunities
- Partnering with local universities to support research and talent development
- Mentoring early-stage companies and entrepreneurs
- Participating in Technology Calgary initiatives and events
- Sharing our story to help raise Calgary's profile as a tech hub
The Path Forward
Calgary's technology sector has tremendous momentum, but there's still work to be done. Continued growth requires sustained effort from companies, educational institutions, government, and organizations like Technology Calgary working together.
Key priorities include:
- Continuing to attract and develop top technical talent
- Increasing access to capital for growing tech companies
- Building connections to global markets and customers
- Creating more success stories that inspire the next generation
- Fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing within the ecosystem
A Global Future
The future of Calgary's technology sector is bright. With organizations like Technology Calgary providing leadership and support, and companies like Symend demonstrating what's possible, Calgary is positioned to become one of Canada's premier technology hubs.
We believe that geographic location matters less than ever in technology. What matters is talent, innovation, execution, and the quality of the ecosystem supporting growth. On all these dimensions, Calgary is increasingly competitive with any tech hub in the world.
Join Us
Whether you're a technologist looking for your next opportunity, an entrepreneur building your next company, or an investor seeking promising ventures, Calgary's technology sector deserves your attention. The ecosystem is thriving, the opportunities are significant, and the community is welcoming.
At Symend, we're excited to be part of Calgary's technology future. Together with Technology Calgary and the broader ecosystem, we're building something special—a technology hub that can compete globally while maintaining the quality of life and collaborative spirit that makes Calgary unique.
