Plug and Play Alberta announces 50 startups for the second cohort of its accelerator programs
Plug and Play Alberta has announced 50 startups for the second cohort of its industry-specific startup accelerator programs. The companies will participate in one of the following programs: Health, Sustainability, and Sector Agnostic.
Out of the 50 startups selected, 42% of companies are from Alberta, 70% are from Canada, and 30% are joining the program internationally from countries, such as the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, China, and several other countries across the globe.
Saeed Amidi, Founder and CEO, Plug and Play Tech Center: "The amount of positive impact a company can make is the barometer for success. Once again our partners and startups have shown us how effortlessly they can come together and produce newfound results that benefit the future of work, technology, and the Alberta economy. Seeing that spark take place between these connections is humbly rewarding."
Laura Kilcrease, CEO, Alberta Innovates: "The investments we make today in Plug and Play are helping to transform the innovation ecosystem and make Alberta a destination for innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology investment."
Over the next three months, the chosen startups will have the opportunity to participate in networking events, workshops, mentor sessions, private dealflow sessions, and more to increase their chances of securing exclusive pilots, proof of concepts, new customers and investments. They will be fully immersed in Plug and Play's global network of over 50,000 startups, over 500 industry-leading corporate partners, and hundreds of venture capital firms and investors. There is no equity requirement for startups to participate in the programs.
Graduation for this batch of startups will commence at the end of November at Plug and Play Alberta's Fall EXPO, on November 29th and 30th, 2022. This event will be held in Banff, Alberta. Contact Plug and Play Alberta to reserve your attendance.
The complete list of selected startups is available here: Health, Sustainability, Sector Agnostic.
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