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Canada startup and venture ecosystem
Where startups are forming across Canada: the cities, accelerators and investors, and how you get close to them.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Canada ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (countries) | 2026 | #5 | No change | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 IMD World Competitiveness Ranking | 2026 | #16 | Down 5 | B | Competitiveness, Business Climate, Performance |
 Global Innovation Index | 2025 | #17 | Down 3 | A | Innovation, Competitiveness, Research, Talent |
 Bloomberg Innovation Index | 2019 | #20 | Down 9 | B | Innovation, Research |
 Doing Business (Ease of Doing Business ranking) | Doing Business 2020 | #23 | Down 1 | B | Business Climate |
1,814 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Canada
Investors 1,331
Investor
InvestorEmpowering Black entrepreneurs through community and resources.
InvestorInvesting for the financial future of Quebec.
The 3 most prominent of 1,331. Browse all investors
Incubators 196
IncubatorNorth America's largest urban innovation hub.
IncubatorSupporting Quebec tech startups from early-stage to growth.
IncubatorCanada's leading startup incubator at the University of Waterloo.
The 3 most prominent of 196. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 167
AcceleratorCreative Destruction Lab (CDL) is a nonprofit accelerator based in Toronto, Canada, focused on fostering the growth of early-stage, science-based…
AcceleratorÉcole d'Entrepreneurship de Beauce (EEB) is an entrepreneurship school in Saint-Georges, Quebec, Canada, focusing on experiential learning through a…
AcceleratorForesight Canada is an accelerator based in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, focused on enhancing cleantech solutions in Canada. The organization…
The 3 most prominent of 167. Browse all accelerators
Venture studios 120
Venture studioBuilding and investing in early-stage technology companies.
Venture studioBuilding transformative ventures for the future.
Venture studioCo-founding companies with iconic artists and athletes.
The 3 most prominent of 120. Browse all venture studios
Based here, most-ranked first
Universities in Canada
UniversityListed in 10 rankings
UniversityListed in 8 rankings
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UniversityListed in 5 rankings
UniversityListed in 3 rankings
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
UniversityListed in 2 rankings
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Your way in
Raising in Canada
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Canada
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Canada
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingCity guides
Cities in Canada
The largest 4 of 31 published city guides.
Questions about Canada
How does Canada rank as a startup ecosystem?
Canada is #5 of 120 in StartupBlink Index (countries) (2026). It appears in 5 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Canada?
1,331 investors based in Canada have a profile here, including Overbay Capital Partners, Black Founders Network and Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ). The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Canada?
Yes. Canada has 167 accelerators, 196 incubators and 120 venture studios on record, including Creative Destruction Lab, MaRS Discovery District and Diagram Ventures.
Which universities are in Canada?
11 universities have a profile: University of Toronto, University of British Columbia and McGill University and more.
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