Building Western Canada’s ScaleUP Community
Through Evidence, Connection, and Action
The annual ScaleUP Awards recognize extraordinary high growth ventures shaping Western Canada’s economy.
2027 Award Nominations open November 2, 2026
2026 ScaleUP Awards Highlights
Meet industry experts to address your biggest scaling barriers.
Learn which advice and resources resonated with scaleup peers.
Expand your network with peers and specialists who can support your growth journey.
Highlights from ScaleUP 2026
A Year of Connection. A Community Built for Growth and Scale
Ambitious companies need people they can learn from, turn to and grow alongside. Our 2026 Impact Report captures a year of building those connections across Western Canada. It also tells the story behind those numbers: founders sharing experience, partners bringing people together, and a community taking shape throughout the year. Thank you to our sponsors, finalists, speakers, judges, volunteers and community members for being part of the year-long movement.
198.6K
DIGITAL IMPRESSIONS
2245+
BUSINESS LEADERS ENGAGED
21
EVENTS ACROSS 4 CITIES
940
COMMUNITY MEMBERS
21
AWARD FINALISTS
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“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 TECHNOLOGIES2026 ScaleUP Award Winner
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"The energy, ambition, and community vibes at ScaleUP are impeccable!"
JOSEPH FUNG
5X FOUNDER, CEO & INVESTOR2026 Calgary Summit Keynote
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“Rarely do I walk away from an event genuinely blown away. ScaleUP did that.”
EMILY GRACIE
DIRECTOR OF MARKETING
MITSOH2026 ScaleUP Award Winner
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"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 -
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“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
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“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
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.
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