Calgary-based North Vector Dynamics has closed a Series A just shy of $30 million to expand manufacturing and pursue international markets for its air-defence technology. The financing values the Canadian-owned and controlled company at more than $125 million. NVD describes it as one of Canada’s largest defence-technology financings. European defence and security investor Tech Horizons […]
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North Vector Dynamics Lands NordSpace Investment to Advance Canadian Defence Technology
Calgary-based North Vector Dynamics has secured a strategic investment from NordSpace Ventures to accelerate its work in autonomous defence systems, advanced propulsion and hypersonic technologies. The amount of the investment was not disclosed. North Vector Dynamics was named one of Calgary.tech’s 10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2026, recognized for developing Canadian technology designed […]
Innovate Calgary’s Aerospace Accelerator Program Returns to Support Local Startups with Capital, Guidance
After a successful first year, Innovate Calgary’s Aerospace Accelerator Program has returned. The two-year program takes startups with technology-driven solutions and adds funding, development resources, professional training, and expert support. The AAP is supported by a network of partners including financiers like Calgary Economic Development’s Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund and Prairies Economic Development Canada, as […]
10 Homegrown Calgary Startups to Watch in 2026
Calgary’s startup ecosystem is entering 2026 with growing confidence—and growing ambition. Once defined largely by energy, the city is now producing globally relevant companies across AI, fintech, health, food, defence, agtech, and regulatory technology. The 10 startups featured here reflect that evolution: founders solving hard, real-world problems with export-ready technology, often from deeply local insight. […]
North Vector Dynamics Emerges from Stealth to Innovate Drone Defence Tech
Canada’s department of national defence has awarded a $4 million contract to a startup based out of Calgary. Defence Research and Development Canada is tapping Alberta’s North Vector Dynamics for “hypersonic aeropropulsion technologies,” according to a report from BetaKit, as well as “investigating small satellite launcher concepts.” Research will be carried out in Quebec, according […]