Startup Surge Reinforces Calgary’s Innovation Economy
- Clearview Insider
- Jul 2
- 1 min read
Despite global tech slowdowns, Calgary is emerging as a resilient force in the innovation economy. According to the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, Calgary’s startup ecosystem value grew 13% since 2023—bucking a global average decline of 14%. With $6.7B in total ecosystem value and $2.6B in VC funding raised since 2020, Calgary is now a Top 30 ecosystem in North America and Top 50 globally.
The city ranked Top 10 for talent affordability and Top 15 globally for startup ROI, with local success stories like Neo Financial and Eavor fueling national attention. Calgary also leads North America in tech job growth, reinforcing its role as a magnet for skilled talent and future-proof industries.
With initiatives like Calgary’s Innovation Strategy and Platform Calgary’s sector nodes, the city is targeting $28B in economic impact and 187,000 new jobs by 2034—unlocking CRE demand across office, flex tech space, and innovation districts.
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