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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
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The International ScaleUP of the Year Award is presented to a company successfully expanding into international markets, showcasing outstanding potential to become a significant global industry leader.
This year’s winner, Oxygen8 Solutions from Vancouver, British Columbia, is manufacturing high‑efficiency ventilation systems that improve indoor air quality and energy performance in commercial buildings around the world. By helping developers and building owners create healthier, more sustainable environments, Oxygen8 is demonstrating how Canadian innovation can scale globally — combining technical excellence, international market traction, and a clear vision for leadership on the world stage.
⭐ 2026 International ScaleUP Award Winner: Oxygen8 Solutions | Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Sustainable ScaleUP of the Year Award is presented to a company achieving significant growth while seamlessly embedding sustainability into its core business model and operations.
This year’s winner, veritree from Vancouver, British Columbia, is helping organizations turn sustainability commitments into measurable action through verified nature restoration. Having supported the planting and verification of more than 113 million trees and earning Certified B Corporation status, veritree is creating lasting environmental impact through transparency, accountability, and large‑scale ecosystem restoration. Their work reflects the heart of this category: purpose‑driven growth, environmental leadership, and a commitment to building a better future.
⭐ 2026 Sustainable ScaleUP Award Winner: veritree | Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Social Impact ScaleUP of the Year Award is 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.
This year’s winner, Valley Fiber from Winkler, Manitoba, is helping close the digital divide by bringing reliable high‑speed connectivity to rural, underserved, and Indigenous communities across Manitoba. By expanding access to broadband infrastructure, Valley Fiber is creating greater opportunities for education, healthcare, employment, and economic growth while strengthening community resilience. Through its commitment to connectivity, local investment, and long‑term community partnerships, the company is delivering sustainable impact that extends far beyond internet access.
⭐ 2026 Social Impact ScaleUP Award Winner: Valley Fiber | Winkler, Manitoba
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The Inclusive ScaleUP of the Year Award is presented to a company achieving significant growth while exemplifying cultural values, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to their community's success.
This year’s winner, Mitsoh from Edmonton, Alberta, is a premium Indigenous‑owned protein snack company blending traditional ingredients with modern food innovation. By bringing Indigenous culture into mainstream retail, Mitsoh is creating economic opportunity, fostering greater understanding, and demonstrating how inclusive leadership can drive both business growth and community impact. Their work reflects the heart of this category: values‑driven growth, cultural stewardship, and a commitment to building a more inclusive future.
⭐ 2026 Inclusive ScaleUP Award Winner: Mitsoh | Edmonton, Alberta
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The Women-Led ScaleUP of the Year Award is presented to a company founded or led by women, recognizing outstanding leadership, innovation, and growth in Canada's business ecosystem.
This year’s winner, Blume from Vancouver, British Columbia, is reshaping the wellness landscape with functional beverages designed to make self‑care feel simple, accessible, and joyful. By transforming powerhouse ingredients and superfoods into delicious daily rituals, Blume is redefining what wellness can look like — supporting every body at every stage of their journey. Their approach reflects the heart of this category: purposeful leadership, meaningful innovation, and a commitment to elevating others while scaling.
⭐ 2026 Women‑Led ScaleUP Award Winner: Blume | Vancouver, British Columbia
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The Emerging ScaleUP of the Year Award is presented to a company that is breaking through in its industry, establishing a meaningful market presence and gaining significant traction.
This year’s winner, Taiv from Winnipeg, Manitoba, is transforming the entertainment experience through real‑time AI innovation. Taiv’s platform detects commercials as they happen and replaces them with in‑house promotions, licensed content, or more relevant advertising — turning traditional entertainment systems from a cost center into a profit center. It’s a powerful example of how emerging scaleups can reshape entire industries through creativity, technology, and bold execution.
⭐ 2026 Emerging ScaleUP Award Winner: Taiv | Winnipeg, Manitoba
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The Rising Star ScaleUP of the Year Award celebrates bootstrapped companies in the early stages of scaling that are already demonstrating extraordinary momentum, innovation, and growth potential. Presented to ventures with annual revenues between $1M and $3M, this category recognizes ambitious leaders building strong foundations for long-term impact.
This year’s winner, Propra Technologies Inc. from Calgary, Alberta, is redefining what’s possible in property management. By applying AI to handle the complex, time-consuming parts of property management accounting, ensuring financial data stays aligned with operational activity in real time.
Their approach reflects the spirit of the Rising Star category: bold innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to building solutions that create lasting value.
⭐ 2026 Rising Star Award Winner: Propra Technologies Inc. | Calgary, Alberta
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The International ScaleUP of the Year Award is presented to a company successfully expanding into international markets, showcasing outstanding potential to become a significant global industry leader.
Meet the 2026 Award Finalists:
⭐ Aperio Mobility | Winnipeg, Manitoba
⭐ Oxygen8 Solutions | Vancouver, British Columbia
⭐ Micro Engineering Tech Inc. | Calgary, Alberta
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The Inclusive ScaleUP of the Year Award is presented to a company achieving significant growth while exemplifying cultural values, fostering inclusivity, and contributing to their community's success
Meet the 2026 Award Finalists:
⭐ AdvancedAg | Raymond, Alberta
⭐ Hello Nori | Vancouver, British Columbia
⭐ Mitsoh | Edmonton, Alberta
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