Step inside the energy, celebration, and storytelling of the 2026 ScaleUP Awards Gala, hosted at the Hyatt Regency Calgary. This highlight reel captures the founders, teams, and companies shaping the next era of growth across Western Canada. From emerging innovators to global‑ready scaleups, the Gala honoured the leaders who are building boldly, scaling with purpose, and redefining what’s possible. 🏆 Category Award Winners Featured in This Video • Rising Star ScaleUP of the Year — Propra Technologies • Emerging ScaleUP of the Year — Taiv • Women‑Led ScaleUP of the Year — Blume • Inclusive ScaleUP of the Year — Mitsoh • Social Impact ScaleUP of the Year — Valley Fiber • Sustainable ScaleUP of the Year — veritree • International ScaleUP of the Year — Oxygen8 Solutions 🌟 Main Awards • People’s Choice ScaleUP of the Year — BUILD Inc. • ScaleUP Company of the Year — Oxygen8 Solutions • ScaleUP Entrepreneur of the Year — Karen Danudjaja, Blume Across the night, you’ll see: ✨ A packed ballroom filled with founders, CEOs, investors, and ecosystem leaders 🎤 Inspiring moments from presenters and award recipients 🤝 High‑energy networking and celebration 🎬 Cinematic shots of the venue, atmosphere, and community 🔥 The momentum of a region scaling together This is more than an awards night — it’s a celebration of ambition, resilience, and the companies building Canada’s next economy.

Experience the energy, ideas, and momentum of ScaleUP Summit 2026 in this two‑day highlight reel. From packed venues to powerful conversations, this video captures the moments that brought Western Canada’s scaling community together — founders, CEOs, investors, researchers, advisors, and ecosystem leaders all in one place. Across Day One and Day Two, you’ll see: ✨ The vibrant venues in Calgary of The GRAND & The Hyatt Regency Calgary 🤝 High‑impact networking that sparked new relationships and collaborations 🎤 Keynote sessions from globally recognized thinkers and operators 💬 Panel discussions tackling the realities of scaling in 2026 📚 Breakout sessions on leadership, strategy, people, innovation, AI, capital, and risk ⚡ The energy of a community committed to building what comes next Whether you joined us in person or are catching up from afar, this highlight video brings the Summit experience to life — the conversations, the insights, and the people shaping the future of growth across Western Canada.

The ScaleUP Entrepreneur of the Year Award celebrates an exceptional founder whose leadership, vision, and determination have propelled their company forward while inspiring others across Canada’s business ecosystem. This honour recognizes a builder who not only scales a company, but also shapes an industry. This year’s winner, Karen Danudjaja, co‑founder and CEO of Blume in Vancouver, British Columbia, is redefining the wellness space with functional beverages that make self‑care feel simple, accessible, and joyful. By turning powerhouse ingredients and superfoods into delicious daily rituals, Karen has built a brand that supports every body at every stage of their journey — and a company that reflects her commitment to innovation, inclusivity, and purpose‑driven growth. Her leadership embodies what this award stands for: bold vision, thoughtful execution, and the courage to build something better for people and the planet. ⭐ 2026 ScaleUP Entrepreneur of the Year: Karen Danudjaja, Blume | Vancouver, British Columbia