Startups worth knowing, with sources

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.

Developer of medical devices for joint replacement and surgical navigation.

A publicly traded holding company that acquires and holds digital businesses for the long term.

Edmonton-based startup developing AI-powered hardhats for construction site safety and 360-degree surveillance.

Travel technology company providing data, e-commerce, and financial technology services.

Construction technology startup offering an AI-powered platform for robotic home manufacturing.

Canadian defence contractor and manufacturer of uncrewed ground vehicles.

Provider of point-of-sale and commerce software for retail, restaurant, and hospitality businesses.

AI-powered clinical assistant designed to reduce unnecessary medical interventions and imaging.

Energy-as-a-Service company focused on the household energy transition.

AI-powered trade regulation intelligence platform for multinational corporations.

An autonomous software testing platform using deterministic AI agents to author and execute tests.

Search engine company shifting to open AI models.

Developer of a wearable biosensor platform for continuous glucose monitoring.

A life sciences company developing a next-generation cell analysis platform for drug development and manufacturing.

Early-stage venture firm investing in DeepTech, AI, SpaceTech and enterprise software.

AI-powered platform to help startups find funding opportunities and draft applications.

Contactless payment infrastructure provider enabling mobile tap-to-pay for merchants.

Fintech division of Airtel Africa.

Agent-based e-commerce platform for smaller towns.

A growth-stage platform for founders.