Meet Your 2025
Top 10 Cohort!
Since 2010, Calgary’s Launch Party Top 10 recognizes Calgary’s most promising early-stage startups. These ventures embody bold ideas, early traction, and global ambition — and are shaping the future of Calgary’s economy.
Calgary Launch Party Top 10 is more than a moment. Finalists are profiled during Calgary Innovation Week, including a live pitch on stage, spotlighted at Launch Party and the chance to compete for three major awards.
Beyond the week, Top 10 startups benefit from year-long visibility, curated support, and connections designed to accelerate growth and open doors to new opportunities.
Applications and nominations closed August 29, 2025.
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Key Dates
July 30th
Nominations Open
Aug 29th
Applications close
Coming Up!
Sept 25th
Finalists announced
Nov 3rd
Innovation Week Pitch Showcase
Nov 6th
Launch Party
Cast Your Vote.
Cast Your Vote.
Community Choice Award
Public Voting Coming Soon.
This year, we’re turning People’s Choice into a multi-week campaign — giving Calgarians time to discover, follow, and rally behind the startups that inspire them most.
Help crown Calgary’s fan favourite — the startup that captures hearts, hustle, and momentum.
Voting begins: Mid-September
Winner announced: during Innovation Week!
Top 10 Live Showcase
November 3, 2025
For the first time ever, you’ll have the opportunity to watch the Top 10 finalists as they pitch live on stage — and you’ll help crown the Community Choice Award winner.
Cast your vote live from the audience!
Our Selection Committee includes community leaders, Launch Party alumni, and ecosystem partners dedicated to recognizing Calgary’s next big ventures.
Meet the 2025 Top 10 Selection Committee
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The Awards
Each finalist will pitch live during Innovation Week and be eligible for the following:
Alex Raczenko Pitch Award
In memory of a passionate entrepreneur. Selected by leaders and alumni.
The Reporting Hub - 2025 Award Recipient
Community Choice Award
Determined by public vote. Your voice decides the winner.
ResVR - 2025 Award Recipient
The 2025 Top Ten Selection Process
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 3 years old
Have a coachable and collaborative founding team