PataBid Named One of Calgary's Top 10 Startups for Calgary Innovation Week 2025
- PataBid
- Oct 2
- 3 min read
CALGARY, AB – October 1, 2025 – Calgary-based construction tech company, PataBid, has been named one of the city's Top 10 Startups for Calgary Innovation Week 2025. The recognition highlights PataBid's use of artificial intelligence to transform the MEP construction estimating industry and places the company among Calgary's most promising early-stage tech ventures.
The Top 10 cohort will be showcased during Calgary Innovation Week, running November 3-6, 2025. PataBid will pitch live on stage on November 3 at the Platform Innovation Centre, followed by participating in Launch Party on November 6 — the biggest celebration of Calgary startups and the grand finale of Innovation Week. Launch Party, now in its 15th year, has become the premier platform for showcasing Calgary's rising tech companies to investors, partners, and the broader innovation community.
"Being named to the Top 10 is a huge milestone for our team," said Melvin Newman, CEO of PataBid. "We're building powerful estimating tools that produce bids faster, de-risk the preconstruction process, and create clarity in the industry on project scope. Calgary Innovation Week is a great opportunity to connect with others in the tech scene about the challenges and importance of building strong construction technology tools for the complex trades."
About PataBid
PataBid has developed Quantify, an AI-powered estimating software platform designed specifically for electrical and mechanical contractors. The platform automates labour-intensive tasks such as takeoffs and calculations and integrates real-time material pricing from suppliers. This produces accurate cost estimates that reduce errors and save contractors valuable time.
In an industry where estimating is often manual and prone to mistakes, PataBid's powerful technology gives contractors a clearer picture of project costs and enables them to move more quickly on bids. PataBid is a pioneer in supplier integrations for construction estimating software, having partnered with major electrical suppliers to bring instant material pricing directly into the estimating workflow. This trailblazing approach has helped contractors across North America streamline their preconstruction processes and stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market and ultimately, win more work.
About Calgary Innovation Week 2025 & Launch Party
Calgary Innovation Week is a city-wide celebration of the people, startups, and technologies defining Calgary's future as one of North America's fastest-growing tech hubs. Calgary's tech workforce has grown by 61% since 2021 to reach 64,600 jobs, and the city is now recognized by Startup Genome as one of the top 50 emerging tech ecosystems globally.
Running November 3-6, 2025, Calgary Innovation Week features panels, workshops, pitch competitions, and networking events across the city, all leading up to Launch Party at Platform Calgary's Innovation Centre. Since 2010, Launch Party has showcased more than 150 Calgary startups, providing early-stage companies with visibility, connections, and momentum.
The Top 10 Startup program is presented by Platform Calgary and Alberta Innovates, with Digital Journal as the official media partner.
For more information about PataBid and Quantify electrical and mechanical estimating software, visit www.patabid.com or register for a free demo.
For more information about Calgary Innovation Week and Launch Party, visit calgaryinnovationweek.com.
Media Contact: Emily Newman
Director of Sales & Marketing
PataBid
(403) 921-8635
About PataBid: PataBid provides cloud-based estimating software for electrical and mechanical contractors. Its flagship product, Quantify, combines AI-powered automation with real-time supplier pricing integrations to help contractors bid work faster, more accurately, and more profitably. PataBid serves MEP contractors across Canada and the United States.