Platform Calgary and Ax.c launched a one-year reciprocal agreement on Tuesday. The deal gives member startups in Montreal and Calgary access to the spaces and activities run by both innovation hubs. The agreement also opens up expert sessions and networking events to each city's founders.
How the access works
Ax.c members can work from Platform Calgary's Innovation Centre in the East Village. They can also use its meeting spaces when visiting Calgary on business. Platform Calgary members receive the same welcome at Ax.c in downtown Montreal.
Two established hubs
Ax.c operates as a downtown Montreal hub for tech startups, support organizations, and investors. Platform Calgary is a nonprofit that helps startups launch and grow from idea to scale. Ax.c already partners with Toronto's DMZ to connect Montreal founders to Toronto, New York City, and Tokyo.
What startups get
Visiting startups receive free access to the partner hub's workspaces and meeting areas. They also gain entry to expert sessions and events in the other city. The hubs will help make introductions to partners, investors, incubators, and accelerators.
The agreement runs for an initial one-year term. Both hubs will share expert sessions, networking activities, and ecosystem events during that period. Platform Calgary is also hosting Calgary Innovation Week this month.