Calgary’s tech ecosystem is poised for remarkable growth in 2025, building on its recent recognition among the world’s top 50 emerging startup ecosystems.
The city’s tech job market has expanded by over 78% in the past five years, outpacing other Canadian cities and establishing Calgary as a significant player in North America’s innovation landscape.
This dynamic environment has fostered a new wave of startups that are set to make significant impacts across various industries. From advancements in artificial intelligence and biotechnology to innovations in sustainable energy and digital platforms, these companies exemplify Calgary’s commitment to technological advancement and economic diversification.
We have much to look forward to across the province in 2025 and what better way to kick off the year than to detail our watchlist of 10 homegrown startups.
Arbor
Abdullah Choudhry, Alex Todorovic, Ben Grande, and Danny Grande founded Arbor in 2022 to tackle carbon management with region-specific impact metrics. In 2024, Arbor measured over 695 million kg of CO₂e emissions and 122,447 products, saving users 1.8 million hours while sharpening insights.
Its user-friendly interface supports businesses of all sizes in creating effective carbon strategies. With sustainability and environmental transparency in demand, Arbor’s innovative approach and proven impact position it as a standout startup to watch in 2025.
Bidaya
Simplifying the RFP process through AI, Bidaya was established in 2024 by Omar Sabbagh and Majd Alsado. Designed for architecture, engineering, and professional services firms, it streamlines project discovery, enhances proposal quality, and boosts success rates.
The platform intelligently searches procurement portals, matching opportunities to firms’ expertise and helping them craft winning proposals faster. Within months of launching, Bidaya has secured several clients across Canada in different industries to help them win more work.
Bōde
Bōde, co-founded in 2019 by Robert Price, Lindsay Skabar, Jeff Jackson, and Alan Kelly, provides an online platform to simplify property transactions
In 2024, Bōde secured a $1 million investment from Thin Air Labs to enhance its services and expand across Canada and into select U.S. markets. The platform simplifies property transactions, allowing homeowners to list properties and connect directly with buyers, aiming to improve transparency and reduce costs in the real estate market.
Brilliant Harvest
Brilliant Harvest, an agtech startup founded by industry veteran Remi Schmaltz, is transforming agricultural equipment dealerships with its AI-powered platform. Launched last year, the platform offers a dealer-branded mobile app that simplifies purchasing, repairs, and overall customer experience.
The company gained momentum by securing its first major client, Rocky Mountain Equipment, Canada’s largest agricultural equipment dealer, to implement the solution across 43 stores. With its focus on efficiency and innovation, Brilliant Harvest is poised to play a significant role in modernizing the agricultural industry, making it a startup to watch in 2025.
HazTrack
Founded by Tom McDonell, Zach Johnson and Cauani Castro, HazTrack is revolutionizing the industrial IoT sector with its cutting-edge sensor technology. Its flagship product, TheHazTracker, provides real-time monitoring of hazardous chemicals in the Oilfield and Used Cooking Oil tanks on restaurants to optimize scheduling and routing.
In 2024, HazTrack secured a $300,000 investment by winning the Startup TNT Summit X Finale, followed by closing its $1.25M seed round to prove strong investor confidence in its solution. With this funding, HazTrack is poised to expand its technology and impact across North America, making it a startup to watch in 2025.
Nimble Science
Dr. Sabina Bruehlmann and Dr. Joseph Wang founded Nimble Science in 2018 to revolutionize gastrointestinal research. Their SIMBA™ (Small Intestine MicroBiome Aspiration) capsule is an ingestible device that enables non-invasive sampling of the small intestine’s microbiome, providing critical data for diagnosing and treating gut-related conditions.
In 2023, Nimble Science raised $2.7 million to scale their platform, targeting a $75 billion market linked to small intestine dysbiosis and over 15 chronic diseases. In 2024, their technology was deployed in over 19 global clinical studies, delivering solutions to biopharma and consumer health companies accelerating innovation across the GI health sector.
PrePad
Established in 2021 by former Shell employees Sean Hervo and Brandon Eidson, PrePad is a SaaS startup revolutionizing cost estimation for oil and gas drilling and completions. Their cloud-based software replaces traditional spreadsheet methods, enabling operators to achieve in minutes what traditionally takes weeks or months.
In 2024, PrePad joined Chevron’s Catalyst Program and was named Disruptive Digital Innovator at the Global Energy Show Canada. With clients like Devon Energy and Coterra Energy, PrePad is set to significantly impact the energy sector in 2025.
Reporting Hub
Founded in 2016 by Brian DeLuca, Manvir Grewal, and Lakhbir Lakhyan, Reporting Hub is a Calgary-based startup enhancing business intelligence by integrating Microsoft Power BI with its proprietary technology. Their web-based Business Intelligence Portal simplifies data analytics, improving user experience and scalability.
In 2024, Reporting Hub was recognized as one of Calgary’s most promising tech startups at Innovation Week YYC’s Launch Party, highlighting its potential to transform data-driven decision-making for organizations worldwide.
ResVR
Founded in 2023 by Nathan Nasseri, ResVR is a proptech startup specializing in 3D visualization software for homebuilders. Their platform enables buyers to explore and customize home designs virtually, enhancing confidence in purchasing decisions. In 2024, ResVR secured $1.7 million in funding to expand its services across North America.
The company has also gained recognition by winning the People’s Choice Award at Innovation Week YYC’s Launch Party and a pitch competition at the 2024 Inventures Conference. With its innovative approach, ResVR is poised to transform the homebuying experience in 2025.
Showpass
Showpass is an event ticketing platform revolutionizing access to live events. The company, founded by Lucas McCarthy, has grown significantly, recently unveiling a 30,000-square-foot headquarters in Calgary to support innovation and collaboration. Its features, like “RealFan,” ensure real fans get early ticket access by leveraging music streaming data.
In 2024, Showpass also demonstrated community support by opening its office to wildfire evacuees in Jasper. Recognized among Canada’s fastest-growing companies, Showpass’ innovative solutions and social responsibility position it as a leader in the ticketing industry and a startup to watch in 2025.
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