101 Top Aerospace Startups and Companies in Canada

August 7, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best Canada based Aerospace companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Aerospace industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

  • Innovation
    • Innovative ideas
    • Innovative route to market
    • Innovative product
  • Growth
    • Exceptional growth
    • Exceptional growth strategy
  • Management
  • Societal impact

Top Canada Aerospace Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

Creative Destruction Lab (CDL)

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Creative Destruction Lab delivers an objectives-based program for massively scalable, seed-stage, science- and technology-based companies.

Metamaterial Inc.

Metamaterial Inc.

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Mastering Light using Smart Materials & Photonics. Changing the way we use, interact and benefit from Light.

Metamaterial Inc.

Maxar Technologies

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Maxar Technologies provides integrated space infrastructure and Earth intelligence.

Metamaterial Inc.

GHGSat

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GHGSat’s mission is to become the global reference for remote sensing of greenhouse gas

Metamaterial Inc.

CAE

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CAE is a world leader in providing simulation and modelling technologies and integrated training solutions for the civil aviation industry.

Metamaterial Inc.

Plusgrade

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The market leading provider of upgrade solutions, a key segment of the fast-growing ancillary revenue and merchandising sector

Metamaterial Inc.

Precision.ai

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Precision.ai is at the forefront of the fully autonomous farming revolution.

Metamaterial Inc.

Resson

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Resson Aerospace is a bioinformatics and data analytics company, delivering customized agriculture solutions for large corporate clients.

Metamaterial Inc.

Skygauge

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Skygauge has reinvented the drone to perform work not possible with drones today.

Metamaterial Inc.

MDA

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MDA is an international space mission partner and robotics, satellite systems, and geointelligence pioneer.

Metamaterial Inc.

Equispheres

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Equispheres is a materials science company focused on advanced technologies such as additive manufacturing and cold spray applications.

Metamaterial Inc.

Top Aces

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Top Aces is an aviation company that provides advanced airborne training to leading air forces around the world.

Metamaterial Inc.

Héroux-Devtek

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Héroux-Devtek is a Canadian aerospace manufacturer.

Metamaterial Inc.

Cargojet

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The Most Awarded Air Cargo Airline in Canada.

Metamaterial Inc.

Vector Aerospace Corp

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Vector Aerospace Corporation provides aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services.

Metamaterial Inc.

OMX

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OMX is a subscription-based, industry-led software platform that connects businesses in the international defense and other industries.

Metamaterial Inc.

Solar Ship

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A transport platform using its solar electric hybrid aircraft design and self-reliant building technology

Metamaterial Inc.

FLYHT Aerospace Solutions

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FLYHT Aerospace Solutions provides real-time aircraft intelligence and cockpit communications for the aerospace industry.

Metamaterial Inc.

Patriot One Technologies

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Patriot One Technologies is a significant force for shaping research in weapons detection.

Metamaterial Inc.

Firan Technology Group

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North American manufacturer of high technology printed circuit boards and precision illuminated display systems.

Metamaterial Inc.

The Sky Guys

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The Sky Guys are leaders in UAV-enabled services and aerial technology.

Metamaterial Inc.

Bombardier, Inc

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Bombardiergoal is to continuously find better ways to bridge distances and bring people together.

Metamaterial Inc.

Burloak Technologies

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High quality additive metal manufacturing/3D printing of components using DMLS technologies

Metamaterial Inc.

FLITE Material Sciences Corp.

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Surface engineering that gives ordinary materials extraordinary abilities

Metamaterial Inc.

Groupe Meloche

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Groupe Meloche is a aerospace manufacturing company located in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield.

Metamaterial Inc.

Air Canada

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Air Canada is Canada’s largest full-service airline and the largest provider of scheduled passenger .

Metamaterial Inc.

DroneEntry

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DroneEntry is workflow management platform for drone pilots and enterprises

Metamaterial Inc.

Mission Control Space Services Inc.

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Space Exploration & Robotics: Spacecraft Operations, Onboard Autonomy, Artificial Intelligence

Metamaterial Inc.

Draganfly Innovations

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Draganfly Innovations is a supplier of video systems, hardware, electronic systems design, and software related to the aerospace industry.

Metamaterial Inc.

Micropilot

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MicroPilot is the world leader in professional UAS autopilots.

Metamaterial Inc.

Pv Labs

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PV Labs is an established designer and developer of aerial imaging systems.

Metamaterial Inc.

Aerospace Industries Association of Canada

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A description for Aerospace Industries Association of Canada is coming soon.

Metamaterial Inc.

International Test Pilots School

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International Test Pilots School offers a range of training courses for Test Pilots and Flight Test Engineers.

Metamaterial Inc.

exactEarth

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ExactEarth is a data services company that provides location-based vessel monitoring solutions by using microsatellite technology.

Metamaterial Inc.

Centra Industries

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Centra Industries is a World Class manufacturer of precision aerostructure components and assemblies.

Metamaterial Inc.

WestJet

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WestJet is an airline company that helps users book flights and trips around the world.

Metamaterial Inc.

A-malgam Technologies Inc.

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The power behind MOOVIN.IO, and Shorebird.io, a Blockchain company specializing in asset managment, data logging and analyzing in mobility

Metamaterial Inc.

Shimco

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Shimco is a manufacturer and exporter of smart metal shims, washers and high-precision machined components primarily for the aerospace.

Metamaterial Inc.

NanoCnet

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NanoCnet introduces a new generation of nanomaterials for flexible transparent electrodes.

Metamaterial Inc.

AS WORKS

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AS Works is company that develops a ducted fan Unmanned Aerial Vehicle with Artificial Intelligence.

Metamaterial Inc.

Volatus Aerospace

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Volatus Aerospace specializes in providing technology-enabled unmanned aerial solutions.

Metamaterial Inc.

Aeroflux Braking Systems

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An aerospace startup developing wear-free magnetic aircraft brakes for business, commuter, and commercial aircraft.

Metamaterial Inc.

Dataperformers

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Dataperformers is a world-class AI company focused on delivering operational AI solutions.

Metamaterial Inc.

Exchange Income Corporation

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Exchange Income Corporation is a diversified, acquisition-oriented corporation focused on opportunities.

Metamaterial Inc.

NavTech

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NavTech is a international provider of flight operations software for the commercial aviation industry.

Metamaterial Inc.

SpaceRyde

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SpaceRyde uses balloons to launch micro and nano satellites to space, faster and cheaper than anyone else.

Metamaterial Inc.

NAV CANADA

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NAV CANADA is the private sector, non-share capital corporation that owns and operates Canada’s civil air navigation service (ANS).

Metamaterial Inc.

NextCheck

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Nextcheck is a cloud based maintenance tracking software for aircrafts.

Metamaterial Inc.

Pratt & Whitney Canada

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P&WC is shaping the future of business, helicopter and regional aviation with dependable, new generation engines.

Metamaterial Inc.

Itres Research Limited

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At ITRES, their commitment is to lead the commercial airborne remote sensing industry.

Metamaterial Inc.

Wyvern

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Wyvern is a space company located in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada delivering Earth Observation imagery from satellite platforms.

Metamaterial Inc.

Ribbit

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We are creating the world’s first pilot-less airline.

Metamaterial Inc.

Skyplan Services

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Skyplan Inc. is a global provider of flight operations support services to airlines, corporate aircraft operators, and public.

Metamaterial Inc.

Traxxall

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Traxxall is an award-winning aircraft maintenance tracking.

Metamaterial Inc.

Flightglobal

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Flightglobal is an online platform that provides aviation news, aviation industry and airline statistics.

Metamaterial Inc.

Industrial SkyWorks

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Aerial inspection,imaging and reporting of actionable insights via the cloud using Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV) .

Metamaterial Inc.

Magellan Aerospace

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Magellan Aerospace is a manufacturer of aerospace products including aircraft engine components.

Metamaterial Inc.

Bristow

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Bristow is providing high quality aviation instrumentation services to a well-established list of global customers.

Metamaterial Inc.

Intelcan Technosystems

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Intelcan Technosystems Inc. is Canada’s leading CNS/ATM and Airport Infrastructure solution provider.

Metamaterial Inc.

XSENSOR Technology

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XSENSOR develops intelligent dynamic sensing technology to improve human safety, performance, and comfort.

Metamaterial Inc.

Embross

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Embross is a leading self service technology company delivering automation solutions.

Metamaterial Inc.

Obruta Space Solutions

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Obruta is making satellites serviceable and providing services so they can last longer and operate sustainably.

Metamaterial Inc.

AVMAX Group

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AVMAX Group is a diverse company offering product and service related to aviation.

Metamaterial Inc.

CMC Electronics, Inc.

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CMC Electronics, Inc is a aerospace/defense avionics company.

Metamaterial Inc.

Mxi Technologies Ltd.

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Mxi Technologies Ltd. is an Aerospace company.

Metamaterial Inc.

Geometric Energy Corporation

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Geometric Energy Corporation is an energy aerospace company located in Calgary.

Metamaterial Inc.

KF Aerospace

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KF Aerospace is a wide range of aviation services including maintenance and modifications, military aircrew training,and aircraft leasing.

Metamaterial Inc.

Augmenta AI

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Augmenta is motivated by the belief that generative methods are in place to enable a revolution in the way people function and approach.

Metamaterial Inc.

4pi Lab

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4pi Lab is developing a revolutionary technology which allows for the detection of very small geo-location accuracy.

Metamaterial Inc.

Pegasus

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Pegasus develops unmanned aircraft and sensor systems to enable autonomous data collection at scale for industry and government.

Metamaterial Inc.

PAL Aerospace

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PAL Aerospace is a global leader in aerospace and defence.

Metamaterial Inc.

Bombardier Aerospace

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The company competes with Brazilian rival Embraer for the title of the third largest aircraft manufacturer after Boeing and Airbus.

Metamaterial Inc.

Unisource Technologies

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Unisource Technology provides industrial design, sourcing equipment and operational spares for the aerospace, marine and railway industry.

Metamaterial Inc.

Precision ADM

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Precision ADM manufactures components and devices for the medical, aerospace, energy & industrial sectors.

Metamaterial Inc.

Skycope

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Skycope provides anti-drone solution to protect people and property against threats posed by drones in the sky.

Metamaterial Inc.

Testforce Systems

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Testforce is a visionary test and measurement company.

Metamaterial Inc.

Viking Air

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Viking Air specializes in the manufacturing, repair and maintenance of aerospace products and parts.

Metamaterial Inc.

Coulson Group Of Companies

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Coulson Group is a diverse organization spanning global markets from forestry and lumber to aviation and aerial fire suppression.

Metamaterial Inc.

Calian Advanced Technologies

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Calian is a developer and integrator of systems, products and services used in communications, test and control applications.

Metamaterial Inc.

Avcorp Industries

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Avcorp Industries is a aerospace manufacturing company located in Delta.

Metamaterial Inc.

CS CANADA

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CS Canada provides design, development and testing expertise on real-time, mission-critical, embedded critical systems.

Metamaterial Inc.

TPD

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TPD is a workforce solutions provider for aerospace, business professionals, light industrial and mining industry.

Metamaterial Inc.

Pelesys Learning Systems

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Pelesys has been providing superior aviation training solutions and customer service.

Metamaterial Inc.

Skyeton

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Skyeton is a developer of fully automated UAS systems combating worldwide problems.

Metamaterial Inc.

AIworx

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AIworx is provides artificial intelligence solutions to increase productivity in the industrial, defense and aerospace sectors.

Metamaterial Inc.

Simfront Simulation Systems Corporation

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Simfront Simulation Systems Corporation is a space travel aerospace company located in Ottawa.

Metamaterial Inc.

Starspec technologies

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Starspec technologies is a satellite and space hardware company.

Metamaterial Inc.

Aurora Aerial

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Last Mile Drone Delivery Solutions

Metamaterial Inc.

PM SCADA Cyber Defense

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Cyber Defense for Critical Infrastructure

Metamaterial Inc.

Alliedone Industrial

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Alliedone Industrial is a aerospace machinery manufacturing company located in Mississauga.

Metamaterial Inc.

Aethon Aerial Solutions

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Aethon Aerial Solutions is an aerospace company located in Burlington.

Metamaterial Inc.

Aircraft Maintenance Systems

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Aircraft Maintenance Systems is a growing software company committed to designing practical software tools.

Metamaterial Inc.

Sonovision Canada

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Sonovision Canada is a leading provider of Technical Documentation Services to clients across North America.

Metamaterial Inc.

Aviation InterTec Services

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AIS provides best-in-class aviation maintenance management software products and services to operators and maintenance organizations.

Metamaterial Inc.

Avior Integrated Products Inc

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Avior produces lightweight hybrid structures & flight critical mechanical assemblies.

Metamaterial Inc.

Atlas Aeronautik

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Atlas Aeronautik is a company that supply complex mechanical components in the aeronautical world.

Metamaterial Inc.

Airports Council International – Aci World

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Airports Council International (ACI) is a global trade representative of the airports around the world.

Metamaterial Inc.

Boeing Canada

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Boeing Canada is the Canadian arm of the US aircraft manufacturer Boeing

Metamaterial Inc.

Aversan

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Aversan is a aviation & aerospace company located in Mississauga.

Metamaterial Inc.

Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems

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Ultra Electronics Maritime Systems is a wide range of specialist capabilities, generating highly-differentiated solutions and products.

Metamaterial Inc.

ING Robotic Aviation

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ING Robotic Aviation delivers data driven robotic aviation services in harsh conditions globally.

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