ScaleUP Awards, presented by National Bank

2027 ScaleUP Awards Applications

Applications open January 5, 2027

Building something you’re proud of? Tell us about it. Any company can apply, nominated or not, from January 5 to February 12, 2027.

Free to apply. One application per company.

Taylor of Blume celebrating her 2026 award at the ScaleUP Awards Gala
Applications open
January 5, 2027
Applications close
February 12, 2027
Finalists announced
April 22, 2027
Awards Gala
June 16, 2027

The application

Share your growth story in one application

One application with revenue, employee headcount and exports from the past 3 years, plus 4 written answers of up to 500 words each. It can take about 1 hour to complete. Download a template to make it easier, then submit it all at once.

  1. Growth over the past 3 yearsGrowth in revenue, employees and exports.
  2. How the company stands outWhat sets it apart from others in its industry.
  3. Where the company is headedWhat it aims to achieve in the next three years.

Past ScaleUP Awards Finalists

  • ZayZoon
  • CoolIT Systems
  • QDoc
  • Solvet
  • PurposeMed
  • Kathairos Solutions
  • Oxygen8 Solutions
  • Blume
  • Propra
  • Valley Fiber
  • Mitsoh
  • veritree
  • Taiv
  • BUILD Inc.
  • Aperio Mobility
  • FRANK Architecture & Interiors
  • InspiredGo
  • NanoTess
  • Pure Environmental
  • SketchDeck.ai
  • AdvancedAG
  • Hello Nori
  • Drive Workforce Lodging
  • Gummy Nutrition Lab
  • Kidstar Nutrients
  • Micro Engineering Tech (METI)
  • Vantedge

Who can apply

Which companies qualify?

Companies must meet all four requirements.

Not sure about every detail? You can still nominate. The company confirms its eligibility when applying.

  1. Based in Western CanadaBC, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Yukon or the Northwest Territories.
  2. Have been operating for at least 3 years
  3. $3M–$100M in annual revenue
  4. Between 10 and 250 employees

Why Apply

Earn your place among this year’s Finalists

Being named a Finalist brings the company visibility, new relationships and expert support that last well beyond the Gala.

Once a Finalist, always a Finalist

See the Finalist Package
  • Company recognition and exposure

    Showcase the business through a Finalist video and company profile, with opportunities for media coverage and speaking at ScaleUP events across Western Canada.

  • Summit and Gala access

    Join us in Calgary from June 14 to 16, 2027 to exchange ideas at the ScaleUP Summit and celebrate your achievement at the Awards Gala on June 16. Complimentary passes cover founder and operational leader participation, with discounts on additional tickets.

  • Partner advice and support

    Connect with select advisors and explore partner offers in strategy, funding, talent, technology and legal. Bring business challenges into focused conversations with specialists.

Before January 5

Be the first to know when applications open

We’ll email you on January 5 with the link, the questions and the deadline, then remind you before applications close on February 12.

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Hear the moment applications open

One email on January 5 with the link, the questions and the deadline.

One email when it opens. Unsubscribe anytime.

Our 2026 featured partners

  • Mount Royal University Bissett School of Business
  • National Bank
  • Growth Catalyst
  • McLeod Law LLP
  • VistaVu Solutions
  • MNP
  • TD
  • Catch Digital

2027 ScaleUP Awards

Know a company that deserves recognition?

Nominate a growth company for the 2027 ScaleUP Awards. Nominate another company or your own.

Free to nominate. Takes a few minutes.

Frequently asked questions

Applications open January 5 and close February 12, 2027. Completing the application is how a company accepts its nomination.

Yes. A company can apply directly between January 5 and February 12, 2027.

One application with revenue, employee headcount and exports from the past 3 years, plus 4 written answers of up to 500 words each. We recommend downloading the application template and submitting your application all at once before February 12.

Late applications aren’t accepted. The company can apply for the 2028 ScaleUP Awards.

Yes. Applications are reviewed only by the ScaleUP Awards selection committee. Revenue and employee numbers are never published.

Companies must meet all four requirements to be considered. If you’re not sure about a detail, you can still nominate; the company confirms its eligibility when applying.

A panel of judges reviews applications and selects the Finalists. Assessment includes growth over the past 3 years and how the company differentiates within its industry or sector.

No. Every selected Finalist remains a ScaleUP Finalist, whether or not they win.
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Ambitious leaders shouldn’t scale alone

The Awards are part of the ScaleUP Community, a year-round network for Western Canada’s growth companies.