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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Calgary’s Verano.AI Named to RegTech100
Calgary-based Verano.AI has been named to the 2026 RegTech100, an annual list recognizing the world’s most innovative companies transforming risk, compliance, and regulatory operations. The ranking is compiled by RegTech Analyst and evaluated by an international panel of industry experts. More than 1,400 companies were considered this year, with selections based on technological innovation, commercial […]
As Regulations Shift and Tighten, Verano.AI Seeks to Simplify Compliance in Canada
Compliance regulations are seldom simple—in fact, they might be more complicated than ever. A company based in Calgary possessing “deep knowledge of the many challenges and complexities with highly regulated industries” is developing products that automate regulatory compliance workflows through artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies. Verano.AI offers a suite of solutions to streamline the […]
ZayZoon, Verano, and Tacit Edge Among Winners at Start Alberta Tech Awards 2024
The Start Alberta Tech Awards have announced their annual recognition technological innovation and entrepreneurship within the province. The 7th annual Awards took place on November 20 at Studio Bell in Calgary, honouring individuals and organizations for their contributions to Alberta’s tech sector. Winners this year reflect Alberta’s diverse ecosystem, highlighting fintechs, medical innovators, and more. […]