Calgary's startup scene is supported by a focused group of accelerators and incubators. These programs help companies in various sectors, including technology, food, and health.

District Ventures Capital has backed over 70 companies in the food and health space. Similarly, UCeed has funded more than 50 early-stage startups.

Below is our list of the best 4 accelerators and incubators in Calgary.

Failory's Top 4 Picks

Focusing on the food, beverage, and health and wellness industries, District Ventures Capital invests in promising consumer packaged goods companies. They help entrepreneurs scale their brands by providing both venture funding and hands-on support through their accelerator program.

Year Founded2015
FoundersArlene Dickinson
Nº of Investments77
Nº of Exits2
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2. UCeed

Managed by Innovate Calgary, UCeed provides critical pre-seed and seed-stage capital to promising companies, particularly those connected to the University of Calgary. Their group of investment funds helps bridge the funding gap for early-stage ventures, enabling them to commercialize their ideas and scale their operations.

Year Founded1966
FoundersDeborah White, Peter Santosham
Nº of Investments56
Nº of Exits1

As a non-profit hub for Calgary's tech ecosystem, Platform Calgary connects local innovators with essential resources, programming, and community. They champion the city's startups by providing physical space and advocacy to help them launch and scale their businesses.

Year Founded2022
FoundersEvan Hu
Nº of Investments35
Nº of Exits—

Intrinsic Innovations operates as a venture studio, building deep technology companies from scratch to solve complex global problems. They aim to bolster Canada's diversification in the global innovation space by creating new ventures in sectors like space travel.

Year Founded2020
Founders—
Nº of Investments—
Nº of Exits—