Building Western Canada’s ScaleUP Community

Through Evidence, Connection, and Action

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The annual ScaleUP Awards recognize extraordinary high growth ventures shaping Western Canada’s economy.

2027 Award Nominations open Fall 2026.

2026 ScaleUP Awards Highlights

130+

ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS

$640M

COMBINED REVENUE

1800

JOBS CREATED

21

FINALISTS

10

AWARD WINNERS

Meet the 2026 Finalists & Award Winners
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Meet industry experts to address your biggest scaling barriers.

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Learn which advice and resources resonated with scaleup peers.

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Expand your network with peers and specialists who can support your growth journey.

Highlights from ScaleUP Week 2026

ScaleUP Week June 8-12, 2026 was a game-changer for Western Canada’s scaleup ecosystem, bringing together over 2,200 community members across four cities and mulitple events: Kickoff Party, Summits, Socials, and the prestigious Awards Gala hosted downtown Calgary.

140K

DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS

2220+

PROGRAM REGISTRANTS

70

SPEAKERS

300

GALA ATTENDEES

60+

LINKEDIN POSTS

  • “The ScaleUP program has been a genuinely transformative experience... Meeting fellow founders and operators, all navigating their own growth journeys, reminded us that we're not doing this alone. That community is priceless.”


    PROPRA TECHNOLOGIES

    2026 ScaleUP Award Winner

  • "The energy, ambition, and community vibes at ScaleUP are impeccable!"


    JOSEPH FUNG
    5X FOUNDER, CEO & INVESTOR

    2026 Calgary Summit Keynote

  • “Rarely do I walk away from an event genuinely blown away. ScaleUP did that.”

    EMILY GRACIE
    DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
    MITSOH

    2026 ScaleUP Award Winner

  • "What a great experience these past three days at ScaleUP 2026. As proud title sponsors, I left feeling inspired by founders, entrepreneurs, executives, and builders who continue to shape Western Canada's future."

    JUSTIN HUNTER
    REGIONAL VP & MARKET LEAD
    NATIONAL BANK OF CANADA

  • “The level of speakers, the thoughtful organization, and most importantly, the strength of the community made it an exceptional experience from start to finish.”

    ELKA DUNNETTE
    DIGITAL ADVISORY FOR AI STRATEGY AND ENABLEMENT
    MNP

  • “What you are building isn't just a conference. It’s a powerful, driving movement for the Western Canadian business ecosystem.”

    DANIJEL SLISKO
    OWNER
    DANIJEL & COMPANY AND CERCO MARKETING

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ScaleUP Awards

Scaling a business is complex. Game-changers deserve the spotlight. The annual ScaleUP Awards recognize the extraordinary achievements of Western Canadian business leaders navigating growth and scaling up.

Meet the 2026 Awards Finalists & Winners →

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Join the Community

Join the ScaleUP Community — a free network of founders, executives, and ecosystem leaders working to grow and scale companies across Western Canada. Create your profile, connect with peers, and tap into the momentum of the scaleup movement.

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