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Calgary Innovation Week Returns
Calgary hosts tech innovation event with 10 top startups and 800+ attendees.
In brief
Calgary hosts tech innovation event with 10 top startups and 800+ attendees. Calgary Innovation Week 2026 features 10 top Canadian startups and 800+ innovators at its launch party. Originally reported by Financialpost.
Calgary Innovation Week 2026
Calgary Innovation Week 2026, powered by Platform Calgary, runs Monday November 2 to Thursday November 5.
“The startups at the heart of Calgary’s tech ecosystem are driving remarkable sector growth in 2026”
Theme and Purpose
Under theme 'Built Here. Backed Here', the event showcases Calgary’s tech ecosystem and local innovation.
“Under our theme 'Built Here. Backed Here', we are proving world-class startups can launch, scale and thrive here”
Presenting Sponsor
University of Calgary presents for the third year as a presenting sponsor for the event.
“Innovation and entrepreneurship are at the heart of the University of Calgary’s commitment to building a stronger, more prosperous Calgary”
Launch Party Details
The 16th annual Launch Party on Thursday November 5 features Calgary’s Top 10 most promising startups.
“The 16th Anniversary of Calgary Launch Party, featuring Calgary’s Top 10 most promising startups”
Top 10 Startups
10 startups including Agrivanna, Black Owl Systems, Candidly AI, Fledge, Leeg, Made It Legal, Paradigm Inputs, Splice N Connect, Verano.AI, and Waypoint Budget.
“Agrivanna : Provides a full-stack operating system for grazing livestock operations”
Ecosystem Connections
Over 800 founders, technical talent, investors, and leaders gather for social networking events.
“Ecosystem Connections: Over 800 founders, technical talent, investors, and leaders gather for a pure social night”
Here's the gist
Calgary Innovation Week 2026 features 10 top Canadian startups and 800+ innovators at its launch party.
