101 Top Automotive Startups and Companies in Canada

August 7, 2021

This article showcases our top picks for the best Canada based Automotive companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Automotive 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 Automotive Startups

Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.

Metamaterial Inc.

Metamaterial Inc.

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

Algolux

Algolux

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Algolux empowers vision systems with the most robust perception technology for all conditions.

Algolux

LeddarTech

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LeddarTech is a leader in environmental sensing platforms for autonomous vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems

Algolux

TRADE X

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TRADE X offers Dealers an interactive and fully encompassing global automotive trading platform.

Algolux

Clutch Canada

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Clutch offers high-quality certified vehicles at great prices through a fully online customer experience.

Algolux

Damon Motors

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Damon is making motorcycles safer and smarter to unleash the full potential of personal mobility for the world’s commuters.

Algolux

Canada Drives

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Canada Drives has been transforming car shopping in Canada since 2010, with the mission to be the easiest place to buy and sell your car.

Algolux

SWTCH

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Electric vehicle charging and energy management for high-density urban settings

Algolux

Electra Meccanica

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Electra Meccanica is a development-stage company that plans, develops, manufactures, and sells single person electric vehicles.

Algolux

Acerta Analytics

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Acerta is a software company that delivers machine learning technology to the manufacturing and automotive industries.

Algolux

Autoly Inc.

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Autoly turns auto trading into a highly entertaining experience using AI to make buyer, seller and owners journey more fun & less stressful.

Algolux

Ford Motor Company of Canada

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Ford Motor Company of Canada manufactures and sells ford automobiles.

Algolux

Linamar

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Linamar Corporation is organized along product/process and geographic lines

Algolux

Pitstop

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PitStop is a platform that aggregates data and uses machine learning to perform predictive maintenance for vehicles.

Algolux

Taiga Motors

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Taiga Motors is a motor vehicle startup developing electrification of off-road powersports vehicles.

Algolux

GBatteries

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GBatteries develops advanced fast charge technology and is backed by some of the world’s leading investors.

Algolux

Robotiq

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Robotiq’s mission is to free human hands from tedious tasks so companies and workers can focus where they truly create value.

Algolux

Magna International

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Mobility tech company & auto supplier with capabilities in body exteriors, structures, power, vision, seating & complete vehicles solutions

Algolux

Uni Select Inc

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Uni Select is a distributor of automotive replacement parts, equipment, tools, and accessories.

Algolux

Fiix

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Fiix sends licensed, expert mechanics to your home or office to repair your car within the same day.

Algolux

Alchemy

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Nanotechnology preventing critical sensor damage and blindness in autonomous vehicles

Algolux

The Boyd Group

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The Boyd Group is an automotive company.

Algolux

IMS – Part of Trak Global Group

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IMS (Insurance & Mobility Solutions) is a global provider of connected car solutions, services, and analytics.

Algolux

Worksport

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Worksport is a manufacturer of tonneau covers for light truck models.

Algolux

Freightera

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Freightera is the only online B2B freight marketplace in North America offering instant all-inclusive freight quotes

Algolux

inMotive

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inMotive is a inventor company of the Ingear, an ultra-efficient multi-speed powertrain technology for a wide range of applications.

Algolux

Neo Lithium

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Neo Lithium Corp is quickly becoming the most prominent new name in lithium brine exploration by virtue of its quality team and project.

Algolux

sMedia

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sMedia provides data-driven online advertising and website optimization to automotive dealers

Algolux

Roll

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Roll offers smart mobility solutions by providing dock-less electric scooter and bike share services to cities and campuses.

Algolux

Betterez

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Betterez is a developer of cloud-based ticket management and reservation software for passenger transportation companies.

Algolux

Potential Motors

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Potential Motors is a an off-road electric vehicle technology company.

Algolux

DynaCERT

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Provide a reliable and effective electrolysis unit.

Algolux

Entrec

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ENTREC is a leading provider of heavy lift and heavy haul services with offerings encompassing crane services, heavy haul transportation,

Algolux

OTTO Motors

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OTTO Motors provides self-driving vehicles for safe and efficient material transport inside factories and warehouses.

Algolux

Nireeka Technologies Inc.

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The Most Affordable Smart eBike

Algolux

VINN Automotive Technologies

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VINN is an automotive e-commerce platform.

Algolux

Bombardier, Inc

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

BATL (batlgrounds.com)

EatSleepRIDE

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The all-in-one tracking, safety and community app for motorcycle riders.

Algolux

Solace Power

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Solace Power is a wireless power, sense and data company developing proprietary electric field base (Resonant Capacitive Coupling) solutions

Algolux

Velocia

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Velocia is a loyalty platform to reward smart mobility choices that are safe, efficient and which reduce congestion in our cities.

Algolux

Burloak Technologies

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

Algolux

Velofix

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Velofix is a full-service mobile bike shop operator.

Algolux

GreenPower Motor Company

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GreenPower Motor Company develops electric powered vehicles for commercial markets.

Algolux

Car Scanner

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Car Scanner is a automotive company which scans car for automatic parking enforcement and car damage documentation via autonomous robot.

Algolux

Instamek

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instaMek is a mobile, on-demand auto repair service that sends mechanics to its users’ home or workplace.

Algolux

Taxelco

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Taxelco is to consolidate the interests of the taxi industry

Algolux

Reko International Group

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A diversified, technology-driven manufacturing organization.

Algolux

Poitras

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Poitras manufacturer of automotive power transmission components.

Algolux

Bend All Automotive

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Bend All Automotive is a supplier of Automotive Components Company.

Algolux

CCL Industries

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CCL is the largest label company in the world and provides innovative solutions.

Algolux

Universal Group

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Universal Group is an traffic management and control services provider industry.

Algolux

GoWrench Auto

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Auto Repairs and More Right to Your Door

Algolux

Memex Automation

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Delivering Innovative Shop Floor Productivity Solutions Since 1992

Algolux

Go Oil Canada Inc

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Mobile oil change, franchise system, tech company

Algolux

PowerBand Solutions

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PowerBand Solutions is an online platform to buy and sell automotive vehicles.

Algolux

Kinaxis

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Kinaxis is a leading provider of cloud-based subscription software.

Algolux

KILOWATTPACK

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Mobile charging stations and Electric Carsharing

Algolux

Snapsort

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Snapsort offers an online platform that enables its users to find and compare cameras by its features.

Algolux

Offstreet Technology

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Offstreet builds software to manage parking facilities.

Algolux

GreenOwl Mobile

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GreenOwl Mobile specializes in the design of mobile and IoT product experiences for both the public and private sectors.

Algolux

MicroMech

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MicroMech is redefining the auto service industry.

Algolux

Hino Motors Canada

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Hino Motors is a exclusive commercial vehicle manufacturer company.

Algolux

Canadian Tire Corp.

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Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited is a Canadian retail company which sells a wide range of automotive, sports goods.

Algolux

Rational Robotics

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Rational Robotics designs, develops, and manufactures robotic machines which offer auto body repainting services.

Algolux

Lakeside Plastics

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An industry leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of custom plastic injection molded product solutions to the automotive industry.

Algolux

Hop-Drop

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Complete more pick-ups & drop-offs faster by optimizing routes, automating dispatch, collecting feedback, and tracking all activities.

Algolux

Alinker

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Alinker is a company that has created a bike for people who have problems using a traditional bike.

Algolux

Advanced Technology Emission Solutions (ATES)

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ATES develops a Smart Induction Catalyst(SI-CAT) technology that provides emission reducing solutions for the auto industry.

Algolux

Facedrive

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Facedrive is a “people-and-planet first” ride-sharing platform, and the first to offer green transportation solutions in this space.

Algolux

LyteHorse

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LyteHorse is a manufacurer designing to build innovative electric performance vehicles to meet mobility needs across various sectors.

Algolux

Motoinsight

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Motoinsight is a leading automotive data and technology provider.

Algolux

Radiateur J.M.T. Ltée

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Radiateur J.M.T is a pioneer in the manufacture of high quality radiators, charge air coolers, transmission coolers and heat exchangers.

Algolux

WrenchPatrol

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WrenchPatrol certified mobile auto mechanics.

Algolux

Lemur Vehicle Monitors

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Lemur Vehicle Monitors offers real-time vehicle monitoring systems.

Algolux

Fetch Moto

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Fetch Moto the fastest and easiest way to get the best deal on your next vehicle.

Algolux

TradeRev

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TradeRev is a mobile app that creates a simplified, transparent, real-time automotive exchange.

Algolux

Steele Auto Group

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Steele Auto Group is one of the most diversified groups of automobile dealerships in Atlantic canada.

Algolux

Dealer-FX

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Dealer-FX is a platform that provides automotive software solutions.

Algolux

World Energy Canada

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World Energy Canada works to eliminate environmentally-threatening carbon, hazardous toxins, and particulates from Canada.

Algolux

Cisolift

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Cisolift is a distributor for new and used lift equipment.

Algolux

UonMap

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UonMap is a company providing monitoring and safety services for people and vehicles around the globe.

Algolux

LIBERTY SPRING

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Liberty Spring is a world leader in the manufacturing of precision springs for the automotive industry and recreational products.

Algolux

ABC Technologies

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ABC Technologies is one of the world’s leading automotive systems and components manufacturers.

Algolux

My Parts Club

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My Parts Club connects car owners and mechanics and offers a lifetime supply of parts and roadside assistance for only a few bucks a month.

Algolux

Drop Mobility

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Drop Mobility is smart micro-mobility filling the last gap in mobility services network.

Algolux

Kambio

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Kambio provides warranty-approved on-site auto preventative maintenance service that disrupts your expectations, not your schedule.

Algolux

EBlock

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EBlock is an online car auction where vehicles are bought and sold in 60 seconds.

Algolux

Ansik

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Making Automotive Servicing Safer, Quicker, And More Affordable

Algolux

Blacksumac

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Blacksumac is the creator of Piper, a security monitoring solution for residential, business and vacation properties.

Algolux

Equinox Engineering Ltd.

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Equinox has grown into one of the most respected, complete EPCM service provider to the Canadian and international marketplace,

Algolux

Macrae’s Blue Book

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MacRAE’s Blue Book is a directory for listing supply, distribution, and manufacturing companies.

Algolux

Rapid RTC

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Rapid RTC has provided the global automotive industry with cutting-edge SaaS software

Algolux

PRT

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PRT is North America’s largest producer of container-grown forest seedlings.

Algolux

Recochem

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Canadian company with a global reputation for quality products and outstanding customer service

Algolux

Bombardier Recreational Products

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Bombardier Recreational Products or BRP is a Canadian company making various vehicles.

Algolux

WET Automotive Systems

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WET Automotive Systems is a manufacturer of automotive parts and accessories.

Algolux

Samuel, Son & Co

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A leading metals and industrial products manufacturer.

Algolux

Athena Organic Farm + Eco-Retreat

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With California experiencing record droughts, anticipated to continue for possibly decades, and over 70% of BC produce being imported.

Algolux

CIMA+

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CIMA + is one of Canada’s largest private engineering consulting firms.

Algolux

Action Car and Truck Accessories

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Action Car and Truck Accessories is a national automotive accessory retailer and distributor to both the private and industry sectors.

Algolux

Martinrea International

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Martinrea International is a canadian auto parts manufacturer based in Vaughan, Ontario.

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