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. […]
Ultimarii
Ultimarii Secures $5.2M to Speed Canada’s Major Project Approvals
Calgary-based startup Ultimarii has secured $5.2 million to accelerate how major infrastructure projects get approved and built across Canada. Co-founded by technology entrepreneur Josh Malate, formerly of Athennian, and Doug Schweitzer, Alberta’s former Minister of Justice and Minister of Jobs, Economy and Innovation, Ultimarii is tackling one of the country’s toughest challenges: the slow pace […]