Platform Calgary has announced its 2026 Launch Party Top 10 — ten startups selected by a committee of Calgary tech and corporate leaders for their traction, technical innovation, and potential to scale globally. The companies span AgTech, FinTech, CleanTech, AI, and LegalTech, and will be publicly celebrated at the 16th annual Launch Party on November 5 during Calgary Innovation Week.
"Calgary's startup ecosystem continues to build incredible momentum, attracting national and international attention for the caliber of companies being built right here," said Jen Lussier, CEO of Platform Calgary. "This is an opportunity to recognize our most industrious founders, surrounding them with key investors and industry leaders, and accelerating their path to scale."
The ten companies are:
Agrivanna, a full-stack operating system for grazing-based agriculture that pairs solar-powered GPS smart collars with an AI software layer to optimize rotational grazing and ranch management.
Black Owl Systems, an audit-ready lease accounting platform that automates complex calculations, journal entries, and disclosure standards for enterprise finance teams.
Candidly AI, a Canadian-hosted voice AI platform that conducts adaptive, one-on-one stakeholder interviews at scale, surfacing qualitative insights for consulting firms and market research organizations.
Fledge, a digital wellness platform helping children build emotional and mental resilience.
Leeg, a habit-driven career app that combines daily reflection with AI insights for individuals while providing employers with real-time workforce skill analytics.
Made It Legal, creators of Nelle, a legal-tech contract acceleration platform that evaluates incoming contract drafts against corporate risk thresholds automatically.
Paradigm Inputs, an e-commerce and agronomic data platform that equips independent brokers with AI-driven crop input tools to deliver competitive pricing directly to farmers.
Splice N Connect, a non-invasive sensor and cloud analytics platform that continuously monitors electrical cable connections to predict degradation and prevent power grid failures.
Verano Technologies, an agentic AI platform that automates regulatory compliance intelligence down to the clause level, mapping legislative updates directly to enterprise policies.
Waypoint Budget, a personal finance app built for Canadians that automates expense categorization, uncovers hidden subscription fees, and integrates both Canadian and US banking accounts.
Launch Party 2026 takes place November 5 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at the Platform Innovation Centre, as part of Calgary Innovation Week running November 2 to 5.