Innovative Calgary information technology startups



Calgary’s tech innovators and entrepreneurs are leading digital transformation across the province and the world. Calgary is growing alongside Alberta into a global tech hub.

“The Calgary tech startup scene has experienced significant growth in recent years,” says Terry Rock, President and CEO at Platform Calgary. “We have more than 450 tech-enabled startups, and that number continues to grow rapidly. Calgary has seen major increases in venture capital investments and has achieved four billion-dollar unicorn valuations in the last two years. We are excited about the continuing growth that will occur in the next few years.”

Here are some innovative Calgary information technology startups you will find fascinating to explore further:

  1. Access eHealth
  2. 8Bit Cortex
  3. Integrity Technology Solutions
  4. My Normative
  5. OraQ AI
  6. Rambody
  7. Road Aider
  8. Tracecost
  9. Village Wellth
  10. White Whale

Alberta appeals to tech startups for the following advantages:

  1. Considerable software development expertise is readily available.
  2. International airports with regular connections to global markets.
  3. Superior, reliable telecommunications.
  4. Significant data centre capacity.
  5. Similar time zone that eases communication with USA headquarters.
  6. Operating cost advantages include the lowest corporate tax rate in Canada, no payroll tax, health care premiums, or provincial sales tax.
  7. Real estate cost for offices and housing is far less than in other large Canadian cities.
  8. Attractive recreation possibilities in the cities and the mountains.
  9. A multicultural region that attracts and retains top minds.
  10. An excellent transportation system with no gridlock.
  11. Global Talent Stream and the Startup Visa program that expedite visas.
  12. Modest energy cost.
  13. Highly available utilities – natural gas, electricity and water.

All these Alberta advantages enable growth-stage startups to start in Calgary or move here and then scale globally.


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Yogi Schulz
Yogi Schulzhttp://www.corvelle.com
Yogi Schulz has over 40 years of Information Technology experience in various industries. Yogi works extensively in the petroleum industry to select and implement financial, production revenue accounting, land & contracts, and geotechnical systems. He manages projects that arise from changes in business requirements, from the need to leverage technology opportunities and from mergers. His specialties include IT strategy, web strategy, and systems project management.

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