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Canada's Technology Fast 50™ program

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?

Build your reputation. Share your growth story. Be recognized for shaping what comes next.

The Technology Fast 50 program is a year‑round platform that shines a spotlight on the emerging technology companies driving innovation and accelerating growth across Canada. It’s a place where forward‑thinking founders gain national visibility, strengthen their credibility, and become part of a community that’s influencing the next era of Canadian innovation. The program culminates in awards across three distinct categories, with additional recognition for Canadian companies featured in Deloitte’s North American Fast 500. There is no cost to apply.

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 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
  • 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 2022 and $5 million in 2025
  • Have been incorporated for at least four years from December 31, 2021.

Enterprise – Industry Leaders

Applicants to the Enterprise-Industry Leaders category must:

  • Be able to prove minimum revenues of $10 million in 2022 and $50 million in 2025
  • Have been incorporated for at least four years from December 31, 2021

Companies-to-Watch

Applicants to the Companies-to-Watch category must:

  • Be able to prove minimum revenues of $50,000 in 2023 and $2.5 million in 2025
  • Have been incorporated for at least three years from December 31, 2022

*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.

Pre-register for 2025

The future won’t wait—neither should you.

If you have what it takes to claim a leading spot among Canadian technology innovators, get ready to apply for the 2026 Technology Fast 50 program, there is no cost to apply!

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. 

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.