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.
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Regional Ranking
In North America
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The Startup Ecosystem in Calgary
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
Top Cities for Startups in Canada - Ranked by StartupBlink
| 2022 National Rank & Change | City | Global Rank & Change | Total Score | Quantity Score | Quality Score | Business Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1st 0 | 24th + 2 | 31.266 | 5.34 | 22.96 | 2.97 | |
2nd 0 | 40th + 2 | 18.880 | 3.27 | 12.10 | 3.51 | |
3rd 0 | 45th + 1 | 15.084 | 2.13 | 9.84 | 3.11 | |
4th 0 | 89th 0 | 7.943 | 0.86 | 3.58 | 3.51 | |
5th 0 | 91st + 10 | 7.916 | 0.77 | 4.01 | 3.14 | |
6th 0 | 104th + 12 | 6.997 | 1.25 | 2.24 | 3.51 | |
7th + 1 | 140th - 14 | 5.306 | 0.88 | 0.92 | 3.51 | |
8th - 1 | 142nd - 17 | 5.239 | 0.72 | 1.01 | 3.51 | |
9th 0 | 183rd - 42 | 4.495 | 0.77 | 0.23 | 3.50 | |
10th 0 | 184th + 9 | 4.490 | 0.34 | 0.65 | 3.49 |
Startups
Notable Startups in Calgary
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Successful Energy & Environment startups in Calgary
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Startups Ranking by Industry
On our map, you can explore a total of 67 startups for Energy & Environment.
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.
Education is ranked 81st in the world. Our database contains 25 startups for this industry.
ECOSYSTEM
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.
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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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