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November 21, 2024

Come to Calgary’s Biggest

Startup Celebration of the Year.

Join the celebration as we spotlight Calgary's Top 10 most promising Startups of 2024!

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What's Launch Party all about?

Launch Party is the ultimate celebration of Calgary’s most promising tech startups and the grand finale of Innovation Week YYC 2024.

As the largest startup showcase in the region, this event spotlights the Top 10 Calgary-based startups, handpicked through a competitive application process.

These high potential startups, selected by a committee of alumni and industry leaders over the course of eight weeks, will present their bold visions to a dynamic audience of investors, potential partners, and tech enthusiasts.

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More
than just
a showcase.

This is more than just a showcase—it’s a launchpad for growth. With exposure to key players in the tech ecosystem, these startups gain valuable visibility and access to the investment and partnerships they need to scale their ventures to the next level. Past Launch Party success stories include SkipTheDishes, StellarAlgo, and Virtual Gurus—your startup could be next!

Meet the 2024 Launch Party Top 10 Startups!

Chosen by a selection committee as some of the city’s best and brightest, these startups will have the chance to present their cutting-edge ideas to a large, engaged audience, including investors, potential partners, and tech enthusiasts during Innovation Week YYC and at Launch Party on November 21.

Meet The 2024 Top 10

Spotlight on success: Three major honors for Calgary’s rising startups.

Alex Raczenko Pitch Award: Selected by Alberta Technology & Innovation Minister Nate Glubish, Alberta Innovates, Cumberland Wealth, and Top 10 alumni, in memory of a passionate entrepreneur and pitch coach who left a big impact on Calgary’s innovation community.
Alumni’s Choice Award: Selected by Launch Party alumni and an investor, this award is granted to a particularly innovative and quickly-growing Calgary startup.
People’s Choice Award: Selected by our amazing community (that’s you!) LIVE at Launch Party!

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Why join us at Launch Party?

Connect, network, and be part of the buzz!

Launch Party isn’t just for the tech crowd—it’s for anyone passionate about Calgary’s future.
Meet the Top 10 rising startups shaping our city’s growth, and see how technology is driving innovation across industries you care about.

Meet Calgary’s innovators

Connect with the founders of the most promising startups and learn how their work is making waves in our city.

Be part of the local tech scene

Join a community of forward-thinkers, builders, investors, and entrepreneurs who are driving Calgary’s innovation.

Build meaningful connections

Whether you're a professional, entrepreneur, or community supporter,
this is your chance to make valuable connections in a fast-growing industry.

Calgary’s biggest tech celebration

It’s not every day you can rub shoulders with Calgary's top entrepreneurs and innovators in a fun, energetic atmosphere!

Enter the TELUS® Business Giveaway!

As a proud supporter of Canadian businesses, Telus Business champions the owner, leaders and teams that use technology to drive growth and differentiation for their business. It doesn’t matter if the business is a small tech startup, a medium-sized manufacturer, a large national retailer, or a sprawling multinational, they all want the same thing: a better way of doing the things they care about. Join TELUS Business at Launch Party to celebrate Calgary's most promising tech startups and access some exclusive offers to help your business thrive.

Meet the
Top 10 Selection Committee

Joella Almeida
CEO and co-founder - MedEssistCo

Haley Jabusch
Director - Calgary Innovation Coalition
Partnerships Manager, Energy Transition Centre - Innovate Calgary

Matt Elliott
Co-founder - Communal

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