Calgary has been named an “Emerging Ecosystem to Watch” in Startup Genome’s 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER), as the city’s tech sector continues to diversify and grow rapidly. According to the report, Calgary’s startup ecosystem is now valued at $6.7 billion, marking a 13% increase since 2023. The city ranks among the Top 30 […]
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Edmonton Region Witnessing ‘Surge of Startup Activity,’ Ecosystem Analysis Finds
When people discuss Canada’s tech startup hubs, Calgary is increasingly mentioned but Edmonton still often remains out of the picture. It should be known, however, that Edmonton’s innovation ecosystem is currently thriving thanks to a “broad spectrum of disciplines driven by a dynamic blend of technology advancement, research, collaboration, and entrepreneurial spirit.” This is according […]
Startup Genome Report Ranks Calgary Among North America’s Top Tech Hubs
Calgary ranks among the top technology ecosystems in North America, according to the latest report from Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network. The 2024 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, released for London Tech Week, analyzed data from more than four million companies across 300 ecosystems around the world to provide “compelling new insights and deep […]
Calgary, Edmonton Recognized as Cleantech Ecosystems to Watch
At COP28, Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network jointly launched the “Global Startup Ecosystem Report – Climatetech Edition,” which analyzes startup activity and investments across the world’s “blue economy.” Worldwide, Singapore is the world-leading startup ecosystem for the blue economy, the analysis concluded. But Canada makes a strong showing as one of only a few […]
Land-Locked Calgary Still Scores Well for Ocean Tech Innovation, Report Reveals
Startup Genome today released its first-ever report focused on global startup ecosystems in the blue economy. The report looks at the current state of startup activity and related investment in the blue economy, where rankings reflect which global ecosystems are driving innovation through startups and related activities. It aims to provide information for founders, investors, […]