The Startup Ecosystem of Calgary

Calgary boasts 214 startups in our sample database which represents about 5% of Canada’s sampled startups. Calgary is the 6th best startup ecosystem in Canada.

CITY RANKING

In 2022, the startup scene of Calgary developed considerably and increased in the Global Ecosystem Index by 12 spots.

National Ranking

6th
0
In Canada

Regional Ranking

42nd
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6
In North America

Global Ranking

104th
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12
Worldwide
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The Startup Ecosystem in Calgary

Startups in Calgary excel in Energy & Environment, Foodtech, and and Education. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Calgary in 2022 is Neo Financial, Benevity, and Attabotics.

Global Rank

Calgary is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Calgary’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 27 and in Foodtech, and Education. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change ▲
2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
1st
0
24th
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2
31.266
5.34
22.96
2.97
2nd
0
40th
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2
18.880
3.27
12.10
3.51
3rd
0
45th
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1
15.084
2.13
9.84
3.11
4th
0
89th
0
7.943
0.86
3.58
3.51
5th
0
91st
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10
7.916
0.77
4.01
3.14
6th
0
104th
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12
6.997
1.25
2.24
3.51
7th
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1
140th
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14
5.306
0.88
0.92
3.51
8th
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1
142nd
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17
5.239
0.72
1.01
3.51
9th
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183rd
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42
4.495
0.77
0.23
3.50
10th
0
184th
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9
4.490
0.34
0.65
3.49
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Startups

Notable Startups in Calgary
Neo Financial startup icon
Neo Financial
Benevity startup icon
Benevity
Attabotics startup icon
Attabotics

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Calgary
Eavor startup icon
Eavor
Intelligent Wellhead Systems startup icon
Intelligent Wellhead Systems
Tourmaline startup icon
Tourmaline

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#27 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 67 startups for Energy & Environment.

Foodtech icon
Foodtech
#55 worldwide

In North America, Calgary's Foodtech is in top 55. Calgary has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.

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Education
#81 worldwide

Education is ranked 81st in the world. Our database contains 25 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Calgary's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Calgary there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Foodtech, Education. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Calgary.

6th

National Rank

42nd

Regional Rank

Overview

Calgary is Canada's 6th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 42nd in North America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Calgary is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Neo Financial.

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Startup Infrastructure in Calgary
With a large variety of initiatives, Calgary's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in North America. Calgary offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Calgary's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

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STRATUS

Organizations

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Bvsiness

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