PROGRAMS & OPPORTUNITIES

Want to get involved?

CSMOpto Workshops

October 20th – October 23rd, 2026 | Annual Workshop

The Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary Optogenetics Core Facility (CSMOpto) annual workshop in the techniques of Miniature Microscopy. Click the link below to learn more about the current workshop offering.

APPLICATIONS OPEN

NeuroNexus 2027

February 19th – February 22nd, 2027 | Annual Event

Hybrid Hackathon event bringing Alberta’s neurotechnology community together.

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COMING SOON

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CNS 2026 Symposium - group trip to Banff, AB

Introductory Workshop on Computational Methods in Neuroscience

Annual Workshop

An introduction to the theory and practical application of computational methods for the analysis of neurobiological data.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED.

 

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Interested in funding?

Neuro Connect

A funding opportunity designed to foster clinical and research collaborations across Alberta. Supporting travel costs for visitors from various neuroscience related fields to other institutions for knowledge exchange throughout the province. Click below to learn more.

 

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Supporting the next generation of neuroscientists

Canadian Neuroanalytics Scholars Program

Training professionals in AI and machine learning to analyze open neuroscience data using cross-country research and industry.

Hope for Tomorrow Research Competition

Funded research into causes, prevention, and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias to improve the quality of life for patients and caregivers.

The Backlund Fellowship Competition

Advanced research into causes, treatments, and quality-of-life impacts of ALS and neuromuscular diseases.

 

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Want to explore our impact?

NeuroSpark Innovation Grants

A program designed to foster and encourage neuroscience innovation and entrepreneurship in Alberta.

EntrepreNeuro

Alberta Neuroscience’s EntrepreNeuro was a 7-week cohort-based program designed to support early-stage neuroscience projects to launch or grow their innovation.

Entrepreneurship Seed Grant

Funding and collaborative support for early-stage innovation projects with solutions that addressed neuroscience and mental health related challenges in Alberta.

 

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Want to learn about past events?

Promoting Healthy Brain Aging and Preventing Dementia International Symposium

Improve the prevention, detection, intervention, and management of dementia and to promote healthier brain and cognitive aging.

Successes in Neuroscience

Celebration of neuroscience innovation and research across Albera, sparking thought-provoking conversations. Spotlight on Neural Injury and Regeneration.

Neuro-preneur Conversations

Key insights and advice for success regarding innovation in the field of neuroscience.

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Canadian Symposium for Computational Neuroscience

Biological Computation, Network Neuroscience, Dimensionality Reduction, and Information Decoding from Neural Networks.