Calgary 50

Canada’s most scalable startups

The definitive investor showcase of the most scalable Calgary startups! The goal is to highlight Calgary region’s thriving innovation economy at a global stage, and raise $100 million in capital for region’s startups.

These are Calgary based startups with the following characteristics:

  1. Canada-made innovation with high potential for global commercialization and export

  2. Positive impact on the world towards environment, food security, health outcomes etc.

  3. High potential for advancing and strengthening the local economy

Scale Up Canada’s mission is to establish and enhance Canada as a source of world class innovation, and help accelerate success for high potential Canadian startups by providing them access and intros to investors and strategic customers at a global scale.

The initiative is sector and stage agnostic, and the application is open to all startups and scaleups based in the region. Whether you are a TRL 3/4 startup with cool tech, or a scaleup with millions in revenue, you are welcome to apply. You are qualified to apply even if you have been on the list previously. There is no cost. The region for Calgary50 is defined as the Calgary Metropolitan Region - also known as Greater Calgary or Metro Calgary.

Applications open Jan 2027!

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FAQ

  1. The region for Calgary50 is defined as the Calgary Metropolitan Region - also known as Greater Calgary or Metro Calgary

  2. Overarching goal is to establish and enhance Canada as a source of world class innovation,and raise $100 million in capital for the region’s startups

  3. Aimed to help accelerate success for high potential Canadian startups by providing them access and intros to investors and strategic customers at a global scale

  4. Opportunity to gain traction, global networks, strategic connections, and international visibility

  5. Stage and sector agnostic. Open to all startups and scaleups in the region, even if they have been on the list previously

  6. There is no cost

  7. Applications open for Calgary50 2027 in January 2027

Calgary50 2026

  1. ZeroSound - Revolutionizing industrial noise suppression 

  2. BigGeo - Tools to process, visualize, and manage geo-spatial data 

  3. TerraVolt - Returning contaminated land to its natural state

  4. OncoHelix - Making precision diagnostics accessible, reliable and impactful 

  5. Brilliant Harvest - AI-powered helpdesk to empower equipment dealers 

  6. Pazh Powertrain - Hydrogen powertrains to drive clean energy

  7. NovaCarbon - Next-generation activated carbon materials.for energy storage 

  8. CacheCow - Livestock intelligence to protect your herd

  9. AgriPhoton - Advanced spray-on coatings for greenhouse agriculture

  10. Era Grow - Turning agricultural residues into proven soil solutions

  11. EZ-Chip - Lab-on-a-chip

  12. CO2Brew - Decarbonizing the brewing industry

  13. Propra - Property management platform

  14. Rapid Infection Diagnostics - Enabling better health outcomes from infectious diseases

  15. DriftNgin - Secure AI for regulated environments

  16. Waste Reactor - Pyrolysis reactors to convert end of use plastics into fuel grade products

  17. EnviroApps - Revolutionizing transportation of dangerous goods 

  18. Toast - Accelerating tech talent to bridge the gender gap

  19. NanoStrip - Enhancing efficiency in water recycling and agricultural biogas processes

  20. Farmer's Legacy - Brahmola, the new and improved Canola 

  21. Neuraura - Minimally-invasive bioelectronic platform to manage chronic conditions

  22. Bumby Wool - Rediscover the magic of wool

  23. SwitchUp Buckets - Making animal travel easier

  24. DOC247 - Healthcare on your schedule

  25. Conlis - Solutions for restoring tissue and organ function

  26. PhantomOmics - Empowering proactive care in senior living

  27. Pawlo Ai - Help people find what makes your city special

  28. Aurora Fluid Systems - Sovereign fluid controls for next-generation aerospace platforms

  29. Wosler - Smart solutions for modern healthcare

  30. Bumblebee Shades - Canadian craftsmanship at its finest

  31. CarbonAi - Tools to measure, monitor and monetize GHG emissions reduction data

  32. Yana Motion - Clinical-grade 3D motion analysis for health, work, and sport

  33. Lifelink - Intelligent healthcare infrastructure

  34. EnerNode AI - Agentic AI for oil and gas

  35. BioSport - Innovative approach to health, fitness and wellness

  36. FlexConnect Energy - Intelligent electrical demand response

  37. Verano AI - Automating regulatory compliance workflow 

  38. 2Works - Innovativing temporary labor solutions

  39. TraceRent - Helping landlords price with confidence

  40. Steminai - Empowering kids and teens to explore STEM coding, robotics, and AI 

  41. CliniQuill AI - scribe for community-based nursing and allied healthcare

  42. CardiAI - AI and biomarkers for next-gen health insights

  43. AdvancedUAV - Next-gen agricultural drones for precision farming

  44. Homiqly - At-home beauty and grooming platform

  45. Estimation AI - AI platform for construction

  46. Röam - Audio tour app for travelers

  47. PlotPerfect - Smart design solutions 

  48. WaitWell - Innovative queueing and booking solution

  49. Candidly AI - Transforming conversations into actionable insights

  50. Glow Body - Effortless nutrition for the modern woman

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