Join the Ranks of Launch Party Top 10
Calgary Launch Party Top 10 is the city's ultimate showcase for its most promising early-stage startups. Selected through a community nomination and expert review process, the Top 10 highlights Calgary’s next generation of up-and-coming entrepreneurial talent—ventures bringing bold ideas, early traction, and global ambition to our ecosystem.
If you’re building the future here, we want to make sure Calgary meets you.
Nominations and applications are open!
Nominate or Apply Today!
Nominate or Apply Today!
Know a standout founder who deserves the spotlight? Nominate them.
Building something yourself? Apply directly to join the ranks.
Key Dates
June 11th
Nominations Open
Jul 16th
Applications close
Coming Up!
Sept 14th
Finalists announced
Nov 2nd
Calgary Innovation Week Pitch Showcase
Nov 5th
Launch Party
Top 10 Selection Criteria
To be considered,
startups must:
Be a tech-enabled, product-based company
Be incorporated and headquartered in Calgary
Demonstrate traction (e.g., revenue, active users, MRR)
Have over 50% of the team in Calgary
Have a product in market
Be under 4 years old
Our Selection Committee is made up of community leaders, Launch Party alumni, and local ecosystem partners who know first-hand the dedication it takes to build a business from the ground up. They are looking for founders whose resilience echoes the spirit of our city, and whose companies are solving real, tangible problems for the people and industries that drive Calgary forward.
About the Top 10 Selection Committee
The City Rallies Behind You.
Launch Party Top 10 is a city-wide moment where the entire Calgary community comes together to back and champion the founders building our future. Choosing to apply for the Calgary Launch Party Top 10 means unlocking a focused, high-attention experience designed to accelerate your startup’s growth.
The Momentum You’ll Build.
True visibility takes time. Leading up to the main event on November 5, we launch a dedicated feature campaign across the city. By the time Calgary Innovation Week arrives, the ecosystem—and potential collaborators—will already know your story.
A Focused Spotlight to Fast-track growth.
During Calgary Innovation Week and Launch Party you’ll get to showcase your company and team in front of 1,000+ local founders, tech professionals, investors, and business leaders looking for their next big move. It’s high-energy, authentic connection at its finest.
16 Years of Local Startup History.
With a 16-Year legacy behind you, the experience doesn't end when the night is over. As a Top 10 alumnus, you are woven into Calgary's startup history with year-round engagement opportunities from first-look speaking spots, ecosystem delegations, and a tight-knit community that always has your back.
Nominate or Apply Today.
Nominate or Apply Today.
Built by Builders. For Builders.
Launch Party Top 10 is Calgary’s annual milestone—a focused, high-energy moment where the entire city comes together to rally behind our most promising up-and-coming startups. Because this platform was originally started sixteen years ago by local entrepreneurs who simply wanted to back their peers, it carries true founder DNA. We work hard to keep it that way—keeping it an open, inclusive, and industry-agnostic space where any early-stage creator can feel welcome and supported