Two homegrown Calgary startups are making waves on the North American stage — and you can help them go further.
The 2026 Global Startup Awards have officially opened public voting for regional finalists across North America, and two Calgary tech innovators are in the running: ResVR in the Startup of the Year category and Arbor in the Youth Startup of the Year category.
Calgary’s Innovation on Display
Both companies were also featured on Calgary.tech’s Startups to Watch in 2026 list, demonstrating strong momentum coming out of our local ecosystem.
ResVR is a proptech startup that uses immersive 3D visualization software to help homebuilders and buyers experience planned homes before they’re built. By letting buyers virtually explore and customize layouts and finishes, ResVR aims to simplify decision-making and elevate confidence in purchasing. The company has already gained attention with fundraising and accelerator support, including a successful seed round and wins at startup competitions.
Arbor is a sustainability-focused software company that helps businesses accurately calculate and reduce their carbon emissions. Its automated carbon accounting and reporting platform supports companies of all sizes as they build credible climate strategies and work towards net-zero goals. Arbor’s tech gives companies insights into emissions across products, supply chains, and operations — turning complex data into actionable planning.
Why Your Vote Matters
The Global Startup Awards bring recognition, visibility, and connections that can accelerate growth and open doors to new partnerships and customers. As regional finalists, ResVR and Arbor have the chance to represent Calgary on the global stage — but they need support from the community.
Public voting closes February 17th, so it’s time to show up for the companies putting Calgary on the global innovation map. Whether you’re a founder, investor, tech enthusiast, or local supporter, casting your vote helps highlight the strength of Calgary’s startup ecosystem.
Vote today before the deadline. Let’s help Calgary startups shine on the world stage!
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