Startups worth knowing, with sources

Recreational basketball league utilizing AI to automate stats and media creation for amateur players.

Developer of standardized plasma measurement systems for the nuclear fusion industry.

Quantum-secure technologies and cybersecurity company

Developer of medium-lift orbital launch vehicles for satellite deployment.

Data backup and recovery services for SaaS applications and developer platforms.

AI-driven platform offering tools to measure and implement Indigenous reconciliation practices.

Software-focused spin-out from Well Health providing clinical software tools.

Defense tech firm developing military training exercise software.

Telehealth platform for HIV testing and prophylactic medications.

Develops laser-cutting technology for advanced semiconductor manufacturers.

Building spatial intelligence technology for the sports market, specifically volumetric video capture and markerless tracking.

Developer of photonic gyroscopes and inertial measurement units for navigation without GPS.

Investment dealer focused on prediction markets

A defence and space technology company developing a system-of-systems orchestration lab.

Software company using agentic AI to automate home warranty claims.

Mobile commerce platform enabling retailers to build AI-powered apps.

Developer of autonomous mobile robots and navigation systems for commercial and defense applications.

Generative engine optimization and predictive intelligence platform for brands and financial institutions.

AI-powered platform helping sports agencies manage rosters, track contracts, and value athlete marketing deals.

Building the data and deployment layer for physical AI by providing real-world data to train robots.

AI-powered tool for creating scientific research images and biological diagrams.

National non-profit organization responsible for handling Canada's payment systems.