DAY 4: June 5, 2025

Telus Convention Centre

ScaleUP Awards Gala

Honouring the Leaders Driving Canada’s Competitiveness

The ScaleUP Awards Gala is the grand finale of ScaleUP Week 2025, celebrating the remarkable achievements of Canada’s high-growth ventures, visionary leaders, and bold innovators. This prestigious event recognizes excellence across multiple categories, shining a spotlight on the businesses and individuals driving economic growth, innovation, and transformative change, strengthening Canada’s position as a global leader in scaling and competitiveness.

Join us in Calgary for an unforgettable evening featuring inspiring stories, a celebratory dinner, and exclusive networking opportunities with the country’s top scaleup champions.

Recognize and celebrate the leaders and companies shaping Canada’s scaleup ecosystem.

Connect with influential entrepreneurs, investors, and industry pioneers.

Enjoy an evening of inspiration, recognition, and high-impact networking.

Be part of the celebration. Be part of the movement.

Award Applications Now Closed

Applications for the 2025 ScaleUP Awards are now closed. We are currently in the deliberation and judging phase, and winners will be announced in May 2025.

Want to apply next year? Stay tuned for details on the 2026 ScaleUP Awards, and be ready to showcase your impact in Canada’s scaleup ecosystem!

Award Categories

ScaleUP Company of the Year

Presented to a company that is demonstrating significant traction and sustained growth.

ScaleUP Entrepreneur of the Year

Presented to an outstanding leader who is scaling a company from an original idea.

Presented to a company that is growing with the engagement and support of their community. This award is determined by a public vote.

People’s Choice

Pathway Awards

Black, Indigenous and People of Colour ScaleUP of the Year

Presented to a Black, Indigenous, or People of Colour-led company achieving significant growth while exemplifying cultural values, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to their community’s success.

Presented to a company achieving significant growth while seamlessly embedding sustainability into its core business model and operations.

Sustainable ScaleUP of the Year

Presented to a company successfully expanding into international markets, showcasing outstanding potential to become a significant global industry leader.

International ScaleUP of the Year

Presented to a for-profit or not-for-profit company leveraging an innovative business model to achieve both commercial success and a tangible, measurable positive social impact.

Social Impact ScaleUP of the Year

Presented to a majority women-led company showcasing exceptional leadership, remarkable growth, and a commitment to empowering women in business.

Women-Led ScaleUP of the Year

Presented to a company in the early stages of scaling, whether independently driven or venture-backed, that is demonstrating exceptional potential for future growth.

Emerging ScaleUP of the Year

Award Presentations

Discover the stories behind Canada’s most innovative ventures and individuals.

Dinner and Networking

Celebrate with leaders from across Canada’s scaleup ecosystem.

ScaleUp 2024 Award Winners

  • CarePros

    SOCIAL IMPACT SCALEUP OF THE YEAR

  • CoolIT Systems

    INTERNATIONAL SCALEUP OF THE YEAR

  • Goodlawyer

    SCALEUP ECOSYSTEM LEADERSHIP

  • Kathairos Solutions

    SCALEUP SECTOR

  • O&V Alberta Tennis Center

    PEOPLE’S CHOICE

  • Tall Grass Ventures

    SCALEUP ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR

  • ZayZoon

    SCALEUP COMPANY OF THE YEAR

  • Zeno Renewables

    SUSTAINABLE SCALEUP OF THE YEAR

Meet our 2024 Award Winners

ZayZoon

ScaleUp Company of the Year

Kathairos Solutions

ScaleUp Sector

CarePros

Social Impact ScaleUp of the Year

Tall Grass Ventures

ScaleUp Entrepreneur of the Year

Goodlawyer

ScaleUp Ecosystem Leadership

O&V Alberta Tennis Centre

People's Choice

Zeno Renewables

Sustainable ScaleUp of the Year

CoolIT Systems

International ScaleUp of the Year

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