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
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 […]