2025 Platform Calgary Impact Report
Platform Calgary is a non-profit, member based organization. Our mandate is to bring together the resources of Calgary's tech ecosystem to help startups launch and grow at every step of their journey, from ideation through to scale.
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In a year shaped by global economic uncertainty, Calgary’s tech sector demonstrated resilience, momentum, and scale, growing by 13% in value–companies continued to attract customers, capital, and talent at an accelerating pace.
In 2025, Calgary firmly established itself as a global player in the innovation economy. This momentum is powered by a collaborative and people-first ecosystem guided by Calgary’s Innovation Strategy. The report highlights these efforts and represents the combined success of a diverse group of stakeholders - support organizations, entrepreneurs, investors, and partners.
A City of Builders in a Changing World
Calgary is a city of builders, defined by a spirit of community and a “blue sky” mindset that rises to meet global challenges. Platform Calgary connects and unites Calgary’s tech ecosystem, serving as the hub for the entrepreneurs who are building our city’s next economy.
“Calgary is helping to drive the national conversation on economic diversification, innovation and growth… Platform Calgary remains a vital partner in ensuring that we continue to build and foster the nation-leading innovation ecosystem that will create prosperity and opportunities for generations to come.”
— Jeromy Farkas, Mayor of Calgary
Together with a city-wide network of partner organizations, Platform Calgary ensures that companies can start, commercialize, and scale faster—demonstrating the power of alignment in an increasingly complex global environment.
"What began as an ambitious vision for a ‘centre ice’ location for innovation has blossomed into a thriving reality.”
— Dean Prodan, Board Chair, Platform Calgary
A Year of Big Ideas and Big Outcomes
Over the past year, Platform Calgary directly supported 1,563 founders through programs and services, representing a 36% increase from the previous year. This growth reflects both rising entrepreneurial demand and the strength of a coordinated ecosystem designed to help founders move faster.
Platform Calgary’s membership also reached new milestones:
- 869 tech companies now call Platform Innovation Centre home
- 388 companies were founded in 2022 or later
- Member companies generated $235M in annual revenue
This growth is translating directly into economic impact. Platform member companies secured $323.9M in investment in 2025 alone, pushing total capital raised since 2018 beyond $1 billion. This capital fuels hiring, product development, and market expansion—helping Calgary companies compete globally while building locally.
“Platform Calgary is where startups take their first real step in Calgary — connecting what-if ideas to what’s next through access to capital, talent, and networks.”
— Brad Parry, President & CEO, Calgary Economic Development
CEO, Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund
Jobs, Talent, and Economic Contribution
As companies scale, the broader economic impact multiplies.
Today, 64,600 Calgarians work in tech, with 24,500 tech jobs added in the last five years. This growth positions Calgary as one of North America’s fastest-growing tech talent markets and reinforces the city’s ability to attract both employers and skilled professionals.
Civic Vitality and Ecosystem Building
Innovation ecosystems thrive not just on venture growth, but through community mobilization.
In 2025:
- 172,502 people came through the doors of the Platform Innovation Centre
- Total visitation surpassed 300,000 people since opening in 2022
- 360 investors and 400 founders engaged through investor relations activities
- 3,596 space bookings supported ecosystem activity across sectors
- 400+ volunteers supported events and ecosystem partners
Beyond hosting activity, Platform Calgary actively lowers barriers to participation. Since 2023, over $2 million in rental space value has been donated to non-profit tech and community organizations, ensuring innovation remains accessible, inclusive, and community-driven.
As the report notes, Platform Calgary acts as an engine for economic growth by harnessing the power of community, creating infrastructure that allows partners and founders to focus on impact rather than access.
Looking Ahead: Building What’s Next
Momentum is not slowing.
In 2026, Platform Calgary is projected to:
- Welcome 300,000+ visitors to the Innovation Centre
- Support 1,200 founders in active programming
The mission remains: to create seamless access to the resources founders need to start, commercialize, and scale faster, while building a thriving innovation ecosystem for generations to come.
In a world where economic conditions remain uncertain, Calgary’s innovation story stands out because of the collective efforts of a city that builds together.
👉 Download the full 2025 Platform Calgary Impact Report to explore the insights, impact, and stories behind Calgary’s growing tech ecosystem.
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February 23, 2026
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