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. […]
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Ten Local Startups to Give Their Best Pitch at Calgary Innovation Week Launch Party
Since 2010, Calgary’s Launch Party Top 10 has recognized the region’s most promising early-stage startups. These ventures “embody bold ideas” and are “shaping the future of Calgary’s economy,” according to organizers of Calgary Innovation Week. Calgary Innovation Week, slated for November 3rd through 6th, offers a front-row seat to local people and companies showcasing breakthrough […]