Top Tech Startups in Montreal, Canada in 2026

PolarGrid is redefining AI inference at the edge, deploying GPU-powered servers closer to users for ultra-low latency AI execution.

Landjourney is the all-in-one platform for agricultural lenders. We build cloud-native software that helps banks double loan-production efficiency: AI-powered origination, automated document collection, white-labeled digital servicing portals, and capital-markets tooling. Agriculture has been underserved by financial technology for decades. A new generation of farmers expects a digital experience, and lenders need to deliver it without giving up the relationships that make ag lending work. That is the gap we close. Relationships should not come at the expense of efficiency, transparency, or certainty. What we build: Origination. An AI-powered loan application with bank-specific smart suggestions that match farmers with the loans they actually qualify for, on any device, online or on the farm. Servicing. A white-labeled portal where borrowers see balances and available credit, request credit releases, and renew loans directly. Data and document collection. Upload a document and a complete loan file assembles itself, organized, data-validated, and checked for missing or inconsistent information in real time. Capital markets. An auto-decisioning model using eligibility criteria from your bank and alternative institutions, so receiving institutions never have to re-originate the loan. The platform is SOC 2 Type II compliant with bank-level security, and automates regulatory reporting requirements such as 1071. Within our first year after launch we signed one of the largest independent ag lenders and the largest cooperative client in the nation. We are a seed-stage team headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, with engineering in Boulder, Calgary and Montreal. The engineering group is small and deliberately senior, which means real ownership over the platform rather than a narrow slice of it. We look for strong work ethic, grit, humbleness, humor, and a genuine interest in the people we build for: farmers and the lenders who serve them.

Sahova is building the first AI-native operating system for construction. We believe the future of construction isn't another project management tool—it's an intelligent operating system that understands every project, document, conversation, and workflow. Our mission is to simplify and advance how builders and contractors run their businesses through AI.

At Textify Analytics, we’re on a mission to transform how the world uncovers statistical insights, empowering data lovers—students, analysts, journalists, and businesses—with our AI-powered search engine. Our vision? To make data accessible, instant, and impactful, turning hours of research into seconds of clarity. Unlike traditional search engines like Google, which falter at extracting stats from images or PDFs, Textify’s cutting-edge multimodal AI unlocks insights from a 3M chart dataset, capable of processing 1M documents monthly. Whether it’s a student shaping a thesis, an analyst crafting a report, a journalist telling a data-driven story, or a business strategizing growth, our platform delivers precise, sourced results through natural language queries and workflows like pitch decks. Hosted on Azure, we’re scaling to a 50M chart dataset, aiming to redefine data access worldwide. Born in India’s 1.4B-strong digital ecosystem, Textify is driven by innovation and purpose. With global accolades—Top 40 Global Startups (G20 Startup Alliance 2023), Google GenAI Finalist (2024), and ‘One of the Best in India’ (AngelList 2022), we’re proud to be on a mission to empower India’s 100M+ students and 1M+ MSMEs. Join us to shape the future of data, creating tools that inspire and empower at Textify Analytics.

FairwAI is building real-time accountability infrastructure to detect bias in the moments that matter most. We’re solving one of the toughest challenges in tech: how to make fairness not just a principle but a system. From healthcare and hiring to hospitality and housing, bias shows up when people are most vulnerable. FairwAI turns those moments into measurable, actionable data—using AI, computer vision, and behavioral science to flag risks and enable institutional change before harm happens. We’re not a DEI tool. We’re compliance infrastructure for a new era—where safety, dignity, and fairness are non-negotiable. Our team includes engineers, policy thinkers, civil rights advocates, and public interest technologists from MIT, Harvard, Stanford, The UN, and beyond. We’re launching high-impact projects and building the backbone of ethical AI adoption across sectors. For interns & fellows, this is not a coffee-run experience. You’ll co-design tools, analyze live scenarios, and help shape the future of bias detection and remediation. Your work will be mentored, respected, and turned into real-world impact. If you care about fairness, ethics, and building tools that actually change lives—FairwAI is where your skills meet purpose. Join us. Let’s build the infrastructure fairness deserves.

Founded by physicians, KixCare was built to solve a critical gap in pediatric care: families waiting to get answers when their child needs support now. Through KixCare, families are supported by a team pediatric experts including nurses, pediatricians, and mental and allied health specialists- supporting everything from illness and injury to mental health, development, and nutrition. We’ve already supported more than 30,000 children across Canada and work with leading employers and partners to deliver care at scale. With over 90% of concerns resolved virtually, we help families get answers sooner while reducing unnecessary ER visits and long wait times. We’re now entering our next phase: building the technology platform that will power the future of pediatric care delivery. Our goal is simple but ambitious - ensure no child has to wait for care, regardless of where they live.