Canada's Technology Fast 50™ program

Recognizing Canada's fastest-growing technology companies.

The Technology Fast 50 program celebrates the world-class achievements and the tremendous evolution of the Canadian technology sector. Think you have what it takes to join the ranks of leading Canadian tech innovators?

Categories

The Technology Fast 50 program celebrates innovation, rapid revenue growth, entrepreneurial spirit, and the world-class achievements of the Canadian technology industry. Awards are presented in three distinct categories that characterize and define the unique strengths of Canadian innovation.

Eligibility criteria

Technology Fast 50 program companies—small, large, public, private—span a variety of industry sectors and are leaders in hardware, software, telecom, digital media and emerging areas such as clean technology.

In addition to meeting the revenue requirements and defined criteria for each category, all applicants to the Technology Fast 50 program must:

  • Own proprietary intellectual property or technology which is sold to customers in products or services that contribute to a majority of operating revenues
  • Have invested a minimum of 5% of gross revenue in R&D in 2024
  • Be headquartered in Canada or Canadian-controlled, with management and R&D teams also located in Canada
  • Participate in one of the following sub-sectors: Biotechnology/pharmaceutical, Energy tech, Clean Technology, Communications/networking, Digital content/media/entertainment, Electronic devices/hardware, Medical devices, Semiconductor, and/or On-premise Software & SaaS

Technology Fast 50

Applicants to the Technology Fast 50 category must:

  • Be able to prove minimum revenues of $50,000 in 2021 and $5 million in 2024
  • Have been incorporated for at least four years from December 31, 2020

Enterprise – Industry Leaders

Applicants to the Enterprise-Industry Leaders category must:

  • Be able to prove minimum revenues of $10 million in 2021 and $50 million in 2024
  • Have been incorporated for at least four years from December 31, 2020

Companies-to-Watch

Applicants to the Companies-to-Watch category must:

  • Be able to prove minimum revenues of $50,000 in 2022 and $2.5 million in 2024
  • Have been incorporated for at least three years from December 31, 2021
     

*Please note: Companies can only apply to one category. Deloitte reserves the right to change a company’s category based on the information provided in the application.

The future won’t wait—neither should you. If you have what it takes to claim a leading spot among Canadian technology innovators, apply today for the Technology Fast 50 program.

 

Applications open – Apply now!

The future won’t wait—neither should you. If you have what it takes to claim a leading spot among Canadian technology innovators, apply today for the Technology Fast 50 program.

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The spotlight from the Technology Fast 50 program acted as a beacon, attracting a constellation of new customers and investors intrigued by our innovation and ambition. It significantly amplified our presence in the industry, making our name synonymous with forward-thinking and excellence.   

- Certn, 2023 Technology Fast 50 Winner

The Technology Fast 50 program has significantly enhanced the Launchpad Technologies’ brand reputation. Winning a top 50 ranking from Deloitte has globally recognized our rapid growth and innovation, creating a level of trust with partners and clients. Highly recommended for its credibility and value, participating in the Fast 50 community has been instrumental in Launchpad Technologies' industry recognition and growth.

- Launchpad Technologies, 2023 Technology Fast 50 Winner

Frequently asked questions

For more information about the Technology Fast 50 program, including answers to common questions about the application process, required documentation, and how rankings are determined, visit our FAQ page.

Thank you to our sponsors

The Technology Fast 50 program is proud to have sponsors who bring a wealth of expertise in supporting the success of Canadian technology companies in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Meet our Sponsors

The Technology Fast 50 program is proud to have sponsors who bring a wealth of expertise in supporting the success of Canadian technology companies in their entrepreneurial journeys. 

Contact us

We're here to help! Reach out to the Technology Fast 50 program team at fast50@deloitte.ca for any program or application-related inquiries.