Calgary AgTech/AgFood Meetup: Live Pitches, $500 Prize & Networking

Join us at Create & Connect AgTech Night: watch live AgTech pitches, meet Calgary's top founders & investors, and see who wins a $500 grant.About This EventWhether you're building something, investing in what's next, or simply curious about where AgTech is heading — this is the room to be in.Join Aurrin Ventures’ Create & Connect: AgTech Industry Night, where five founders pitch their ventures live in front of a panel of experienced judges and a live audience. One team walks away with a $500 microgrant. Everyone walks away with new connections.This isn't a conference. There are no slide decks to sit through and no panels that run long. Just founders with bold ideas, judges who've built real companies, and a community of Calgary's most curious and ambitious professionals in one room.Whether you're launching a venture, looking to grow your business, exploring new opportunities, or hoping to meet early stage founders, this event is designed to create meaningful connections while showcasing new ideas in the industry.What to Expect🎤 AgTech Pitch CompetitionSix founders will pitch their ventures live in front of a panel of judges and a live audience. Each founder will have three minutes to present their idea, followed by two questions: one from the judges and one from the audience. Want to pitch your idea? Sign Up By Clicking Here!💸 $500 MicrograntAt the end of the competition, judges will award $500 in non dilutive funding to the top team to help move their project forward. This $500 microgrant is funded by the community, your ticket directly funds the $500 microgrant awarded on the night. When you buy a ticket, you're not just attending, you're backing Calgary's next wave of builders.🤝 Networking with the AgTech CommunityMeet founders launching new ventures, operators improving industry processes, investors looking for early stage opportunities, and professionals across the AgTech ecosystem.This event is a great place to:Discover early stage venturesMeet potential collaborators or clientsGrow your professional network in Calgary’s AgTech sectorFind career opportunities or your first role in the industry👩‍⚖️ Judges PanelPitches will be evaluated by a panel of experienced operators and founders with real world experience in the AgTech ecosystem.Event Details📍 Location: Heliopolis YYC, 817 1 St SW, Calgary📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, July 29, 2026 - 5:30PM to 7:30PM🎟 Tickets: All ticket proceeds go directly toward funding a new project.🤝 Who Should ComeThis event is built for the full AgTech community — not just people on stage.Founders & Builders — sign up to pitch your idea or come to meet collaborators, early customers, and investorsInvestors & Angels — discover early-stage AgTech ventures before anyone else doesOperators & Professionals — see what's being built and find opportunities to get involvedStudents & Career Seekers — meet the people building Calgary's AgTech future and find your way inJob Seekers — Calgary AgTech Night is one of the best rooms in the city to make a career-defining connection. Meet founders who are hiring, investors who are plugged into the ecosystem, and operators who are always looking for great people. Come with your story ready.The Curious — you don't need to be in tech to find this exciting. Come and see what's coming.🏢 Who's Been in the RoomCalgary AgTech Night has attracted professionals and leaders from some of Calgary's most respected organizations, and beyond.Past judges and attendees have included representatives from BDC, RBC, CDL Rockies, Bow Valley College, Haskayne School of Business, and Prospera Energy, among others.Whether you're looking to raise, hire, get hired, or simply grow your network, the people in this room can open doors.Important NotesThe venue is 18+.Pitches are limited to 3 minutes. No slides, Q&A, or follow-up is included.The microgrant will be awarded by e-transfer.Winners are required to attend a following event to provide an update.Aurrin Ventures make no guarantees regardi