Top 15 IT Companies in Calgary
2026: Complete Guide for Alberta Businesses

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Canadian Presence: With a Canadian office in Ontario and a strong global delivery team, Space-O Technologies is an experienced software development partner for Alberta businesses, with a track record of delivering projects for Calgary clients. Our dedicated AI division (spaceo.ai) provides advanced AI-powered solutions for Canadian businesses.

Proven Excellence: With 14+ years in business serving 1,200+ clients worldwide—including startups, SMEs, and enterprises—we’ve built trust through transparency and consistent delivery. Our ISO 27001:2013 and ISO 9001:2008 certifications ensure enterprise-grade security and quality for every project, backed by a 97% client retention rate.

Client Testimonial:
“Working with Space-O was a game-changer for us. Their Calgary project lead team member quickly grasped the challenges of our energy operations and delivered a tailored software platform that’s improved our efficiency across the board. Their support team, especially Priya and Daniel, have been outstanding from day one.” — Mark Evans, Technology Director, Prairie Energy Services, Calgary

Company Details:

• Team Size: 200+ professionals (140+ developers)
• Founded: 2010
• Global Reach: Trusted by 1,200+ clients worldwide
• Alberta Experience: Multiple successful projects for Alberta clients
• Min. Project Size: $10,000+
• Core Services: Custom Software, AI/ML, Mobile Apps, IoT
• Industries: Healthcare, Finance, Energy, Manufacturing

Core Services: Custom Software • AI/ML • Mobile Apps • IoT • Healthcare • Finance • Energy • Manufacturing

Sector Success Stories:

• Oil & Gas SaaS platforms for safety management
• AgriTech AI solutions for yield prediction
• Healthcare platforms for clinic management
• AI-powered document processing for government agencies

Calgary’s Homegrown Success: Founded by the SkipTheDishes team and headquartered at 400 – 200 8 Avenue SW, Neo Financial has become Canada’s fastest-growing fintech with a $1B+ valuation. With 750+ Calgary employees, they’re building the future of digital banking from Alberta.

Market Leadership: Neo serves 1.3M+ Canadians with a comprehensive product suite including high-interest savings, cashback credit cards, investing, mortgages, and business payments. Their AI-driven budgeting tools and instant bill payments showcase Calgary’s fintech innovation capabilities.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Neo is the only Calgary fintech rivaling Canada’s legacy banks with a full digital suite and AI-driven financial tools. Their 4.8 App Store rating and $360M Series D funding (2024) demonstrate market validation at scale.

Company Details:

• Calgary Team: 750+ employees
• Founded: 2019
• Calgary HQ: 400 – 200 8 Ave SW
• Valuation: $1B+ (Unicorn)
• Customers: 1.3M+ Canadians
• Funding: $360M Series D (2024)

Calgary’s Largest Tech Export: Founded in 1996 in Calgary, Critical Mass has grown to 1,500+ employees across 12 global offices while maintaining headquarters at 1011 9th Avenue SE. Now part of Omnicom Group, they serve Fortune 500 clients including Apple, Nike, and AT&T.

Digital Excellence: Critical Mass specializes in enterprise-scale digital transformation, combining creative design with emerging technologies. Their Calgary innovation hub drives global digital strategies for the world’s most recognized brands.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Critical Mass is Calgary’s only homegrown digital agency with global Fortune 500 reach, proving Calgary talent can compete at the highest levels of digital innovation.

Company Details:

• Global Team: 1,500+ employees
• Founded: 1996 in Calgary
• Calgary HQ: 1011 9th Avenue SE
• Services: Digital Experience, Marketing
• Parent Company: Omnicom Group
• Notable Clients: Apple, Nike, AT&T, BMW

Calgary’s Payment Innovation: Founded in 2006 and headquartered at Suite 400 – 440 2 Avenue SW, Helcim has disrupted the payment processing industry with radical transparency. Their no-contract, no-hidden-fees model saves merchants an average of 25% on processing costs.

SMB Champion: With 100+ developers in Calgary, Helcim serves thousands of small businesses with in-person, online, mobile, and subscription payment solutions. Their human 24/7 support and transparent Interchange+ pricing model set new industry standards.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Helcim is Calgary’s only payment processor built for transparency, with no long-term contracts and real human support 24/7—unlike legacy merchant service providers who lock businesses into expensive agreements.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 100+ developers
• Founded: 2006
• Calgary HQ: Suite 400 – 440 2 Ave SW
• Cost Savings: 25% average reduction
• Support: 24/7 human representatives
• Pricing Model: Transparent Interchange+

Calgary’s Mining Tech Leader: Headquartered at 7745 66 St SE with 201-500 employees, GeologicAI has revolutionized mining exploration with AI-powered core scanning technology. Their solutions are used by 6 of the world’s top 10 mining companies and even contributed to NASA’s Mars Perseverance Rover missions.

Recent Growth: In 2024, GeologicAI acquired Resource Modeling Solutions, expanding their advanced geostatistical modeling capabilities. Backed by Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Export Development Canada, they’re scaling globally with the industry’s largest geological

Unique Competitive Advantage: GeologicAI is Calgary’s only mining tech firm combining AI robotics and geostatistics, with technology validated by NASA and used by the world’s largest mining companies for critical minerals exploration.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 201-500 employees
• Founded: 2018
• Calgary HQ: 7745 66 St SE
• Key Clients: 6 of the top 10 miners
• 2024 Milestone: Acquired RMS
• Notable Use: NASA Mars missions

Calgary’s Sports Tech Success: Founded and operated in Calgary with 25+ employees, StellarAlgo has become the leading fan engagement intelligence platform for sports organizations. Their $16.5M Series A funding in 2024 validates their AI-driven approach to fan behavior prediction.

Market Leadership: Serving 50+ sports organizations including NHL, NBA, and MLS teams, StellarAlgo uses machine learning for fan segmentation, personalized outreach, and campaign analytics. Notably profitable since 2020 (even during pandemic), with strong local ties through Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation.

Unique Competitive Advantage: StellarAlgo is the only Calgary startup using AI to unify fan data across channels, helping sports teams personalize engagement and boost loyalty at scale—with proven profitability during industry downturns.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 25+ employees
• Founded: 2017 in Calgary
• 2024 Funding: $16.5M Series A
• Clients: 50+ sports organizations
• Key Partnership: Calgary Flames (CSEC)
• Profitability: Since 2020

Calgary’s Financial Wellness Champion: Headquartered at 606 4 St SW, ZayZoon has raised $80M+ in funding to revolutionize employee financial wellness. Their earned wage access platform serves major clients like Burger King and Domino’s, with recognition in Deloitte Fast 50.

Social Impact: ZayZoon’s mission to save 10 million workers $10 billion in fees drives their innovation. With 74% of users reporting reduced financial stress and 86% preferring push-to-debit payouts, they’re proving fintech can create meaningful social impact from Calgary.

Unique Competitive Advantage: ZayZoon is Calgary’s only fintech focused exclusively on SMB employee wellness, combining earned wage access with financial education and a mission-driven approach to reduce predatory lending.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 50+ employees
• Founded: 2014
• Calgary HQ: 606 4 St SW #5427
• Total Funding: $80M+
• Impact: 74% stress reduction
• Mission: Save workers $10B

Calgary’s B Corp Pioneer: Founded in 2008 above a shawarma shop, Benevity has grown to 501-1,000 employees at their headquarters (700-611 Meredith Road NE). As one of Alberta’s first B Corporations, they’ve built the leading corporate social responsibility platform managing over $14 billion in donations.

Global Impact: Serving 250+ Fortune 1000 companies including Microsoft, Google, and Apple, Benevity’s platform enables 18+ million users to drive social impact through workplace giving, volunteering, and grants management.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Benevity is Calgary’s only tech unicorn focused on social good, proving that purpose-driven technology can scale globally while maintaining B Corp certification and values-based operations.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 501-1,000 employees
• Founded: 2008
• Calgary HQ: 700-611 Meredith Rd NE
• Donations Managed: $14B+
• Platform Users: 18M+
• Fortune 1000 Clients: 250+

Major Calgary Presence: While headquartered in Vancouver, Clio maintains a significant Calgary office at Suite 1940, 150 9th Ave SW with 5,000 sq ft of space. Their Calgary team contributes to serving 150,000+ legal professionals across 100+ countries.

AI Leadership: Clio’s new “Clio Duo” AI platform represents the future of legal technology, with Calgary developers contributing to AI-powered legal workflows. As the only practice management solution endorsed by 100+ bar associations, Clio sets industry standards.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Clio is the only legal tech company with both a major Calgary presence and a globally unified AI-powered platform, offering 24/7 support from the industry’s most experienced team.

Company Details:

• Calgary Office: Suite 1940, 150 9th Ave SW
• Office Size: 5,000 sq ft
• Global Users: 150,000+ legal professionals
• Countries: 130+
• Bar Endorsements: 100+
• AI Platform: Clio Duo

Calgary’s Technology Partner: Founded in 2006 with Calgary headquarters, Arcurve has completed over 800 projects for clients ranging from startups to Fortune 500 companies. With 116+ employees and $18.7 million in annual revenue, they’re a cornerstone of Calgary’s tech services sector.

Industry Expertise: Arcurve specializes in custom software development for oil & gas, telecommunications, and financial services. Their Calgary roots provide deep understanding of energy sector digital transformation needs.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Arcurve combines 18+ years of Calgary market knowledge with full-service capabilities, making them the go-to partner for energy companies transitioning to digital operations.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 116+ employees
• Founded: 2006
• Projects Completed: 800+
• Annual Revenue: $18.7 million
• Specialties: Energy, Telecom, Finance
• Other Locations: Halifax, Houston, Vancouver

Calgary Mobile Specialists: Founded in 2012 by Vince O’Gorman with a vision to provide local entrepreneurs with affordable custom apps, Vog has grown to deliver 300+ solutions. Their Calgary team of 10-49 employees maintains a 4.8+ Clutch rating through consistent excellence.

End-to-End Development: Vog’s portfolio includes fintech platforms like Bitvo Exchange and enterprise systems like ARC Integrated Management System, demonstrating versatility across industries while maintaining their Calgary roots.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Vog offers upfront, transparent pricing with direct access to their entire in-house Calgary team—a rarity in mobile development where outsourcing is common.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 10-49 employees
• Founded: 2012
• Projects Delivered: 300+
• Clutch Rating: 4.8+
• Hourly Rate: $100-$149
• Min. Project: $25,000+

Perfect Track Record: With a Calgary office at 1006 11 Ave SW #200, Essential Designs has achieved something remarkable—100% client satisfaction across hundreds of apps for healthcare, mining, and education sectors.

Agile Excellence: Their fixed-cost delivery model with transparent planning and long-term partnership approach has made them Calgary’s boutique choice for regulated industries requiring both web and mobile solutions.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Essential Designs is Calgary’s only software firm with a perfect client satisfaction record and deep expertise in both web and mobile development for regulated industries.

Company Details:

• Calgary Office: 1006 11 Ave SW #200
• Client Satisfaction: 100%
• Project Model: Fixed-cost delivery
• Industries: Healthcare, Mining, Education
• Services: Web & Mobile Development
• Headquarters: Vancouver

Calgary Innovation: Founded in 2016 in Calgary, Symend’s 100+ employee team combines behavioral psychology with AI to revolutionize customer engagement. Their Series B funding validates Calgary’s emergence as a behavioral tech hub.

Market Impact: Serving major telecommunications and utility clients, Symend’s platform uses machine learning to personalize communications, improving customer outcomes while reducing operational costs.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Symend is North America’s only behavioral science technology company headquartered in Calgary, proving the city can nurture deep tech beyond traditional sectors.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 100+ employees
• Founded: 2016
• Funding Stage: Series B
• Core Technology: Behavioral AI
• Industries: Telecom, Utilities
• HQ Location: Calgary

Lawyer-Founded Innovation: Founded in 2017 by Calgary corporate lawyers who experienced the pain firsthand, Athennian’s 80+ person team operates from Stephen Avenue. They’ve disrupted legal tech by replacing decades-old systems at major law firms.

Rapid Growth: Serving clients like DLA Piper and Dentons, Athennian demonstrates Calgary’s ability to build vertical SaaS that competes globally. Their cloud-native platform handles everything from incorporation to complex transactions.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Athennian is the only legal tech company founded by Calgary lawyers for lawyers, with insider knowledge driving product development that legacy providers can’t match.

Company Details:

• Team Size: 80+ employees
• Founded: 2017
• Calgary Office: Stephen Avenue
• Founded By: Calgary lawyers
• Notable Clients: DLA Piper, Dentons
• Product Type: Cloud-native SaaS

Calgary’s Creative Tech Hub: From their East Village headquarters, Robots & Pencils’ 80+ Calgary employees (200+ globally) create award-winning digital solutions. Their “Talent Anywhere” model and Friday Demo Days have become legendary in Calgary’s tech community.

Innovation Excellence: R&P has delivered transformative projects for Starbucks, Sesame Street, and major financial institutions. They specialize in mobile apps, AR/VR experiences, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with technology.

Unique Competitive Advantage: Robots & Pencils combines Silicon Valley innovation culture with Calgary pragmatism, creating a unique environment where cutting-edge technology meets practical business solutions.

Company Details:

• Calgary Team: 80+ employees
• Founded: 2009
• Calgary HQ: East Village
• Global Team: 200+
• Specialties: Mobile, AR/VR, IoT
• Innovation: Friday Demo Days