# Calgary Innovation Week Returns

> Calgary hosts tech innovation event with 10 top startups and 800+ attendees.
- Title: Calgary Innovation Week Returns · Financialpost | Shortify
- Summary: Calgary hosts tech innovation event with 10 top startups and 800+ attendees. Calgary Innovation Week 2026 features 10 top Canadian startups and 800+…
- Keywords: calgary innovation week, platform calgary, university of calgary, launch party, top 10 startups, calgary tech ecosystem, alberta innovates, money, business, Calgary, Innovation, Week
- Source: Financialpost — https://financialpost.com/globe-newswire/calgary-innovation-week-is-back-monday-november-2-to-thursday-november-5
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: calgary innovation week, platform calgary, university of calgary, launch party, top 10 startups, calgary tech ecosystem, alberta innovates, money, business
## 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
## Key takeaway

Calgary Innovation Week 2026 features 10 top Canadian startups and 800+ innovators at its launch party.