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Scout startups in Calgary
Learn where early startup activity happens in Calgary and how to turn local context into a stronger scouting practice.
- Country
- Canada
- Population
- 1,019,942
- Time zone
- America/Edmonton
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Calgary ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global Financial Centres Index | GFCI 40 | #77 | No prior edition | B | Finance, Competitiveness, Business Climate |
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #92 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2026 | 41 to 50 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
42 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Calgary
Investors 15
Investor
InvestorStudent-managed venture capital fund at the University of Calgary.
InvestorInvesting in the future of Energy AI.
The 3 most prominent of 15. Browse all investors
Accelerators 12
AcceleratorPlatform Calgary is a non-profit organization that serves as the central innovation hub for Calgary's tech ecosystem, supporting startups from ideation…
AcceleratorSupporting early-stage entrepreneurs in food and wellness.
AcceleratorEmpowering Alberta's tech entrepreneurs.
The 3 most prominent of 12. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 8
Venture studioBuilding what's next for early-stage startups.
Venture studio
Venture studioAdvisory firm for scaling companies.
The 3 most prominent of 8. Browse all venture studios
Incubators 7
IncubatorBridging research and commercialization.
IncubatorCo-found with Ayro
IncubatorInnovating insurance through technology and community.
The 3 most prominent of 7. Browse all incubators
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Calgary
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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Raising in Calgary
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Founder toolsFinding startups in Calgary
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Explore dealflowScouting in Calgary
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Become a scoutQuestions about Calgary
How does Calgary rank as a startup ecosystem?
Calgary is #92 of 1,473 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 3 rankings tracked on Superscout; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Calgary?
Superscout has profiles for 15 investors based in Calgary, including Verdex Capital, UCeed Haskayne Student Fund and Augur VC.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Calgary?
Yes. Superscout lists 12 accelerators, 7 incubators and 8 venture studios based there, including Platform Calgary, Innovate Calgary and Thin Air Labs.
Which universities in Calgary are on Superscout?
One university has a profile: University of Calgary.
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- Global Financial Centres Index, GFCI 40
- Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities), 2025
- Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100), 2026
Organizations are placed by their recorded headquarters (Google place, ROR or company record). Only organizations with a Superscout profile are counted, so totals undercount the full ecosystem.
The population value has no measurement date in the canonical record and should be treated as approximate context.
Superscout is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or acting on behalf of the organizations documented here.