About us
Surge9 is a full-service, mobile-first company specializing in microlearning, training reinforcement, and gamification. Our mission is to help organizations deliver powerful, scalable learning experiences that truly make a difference.
Our core offerings include the AI-powered Surge9 App™ for iOS and Android, our intuitive content-authoring platform, and a suite of advanced analytics and cloud services. Together, these form a complete ecosystem for designing and delivering innovative, measurable microlearning programs—accessible to any audience, anywhere.
We also offer expert consulting and professional services to help you create consistent, breakthrough learning experiences. And when additional support is needed, our trusted partners are always ready to assist.
Based in Toronto, Surge9 has a proven track record of delivering secure, scalable, and award-winning mobile solutions for Fortune 500 companies across industries including finance, insurance, healthcare, retail, IT, entertainment, and the nonprofit sector.
Superior technology and mobile expertise
At Surge9, we believe in doing technology right. That means building natively—no shortcuts, no cross-platform compromises. We write directly to each mobile platform's operating system, using 100% Swift for iOS and a combination of Kotlin and pure Android Java for Android.
This native-first approach enables ultra-responsive, intuitive mobile experiences that keep learners engaged and focused. Our solutions incorporate gamification, rapid content deployment, robust cloud architecture, and integrated AI/ML for predictive analytics and behavior-aware engagement.
While native development is often seen as more expensive, our in-house approach keeps development lean, costs down, and quality high—delivering future-ready mobile apps that accelerate time to market and consistently exceed expectations.
Our story: the road to Surge9
Surge9 was founded in 2015 by a group of tech entrepreneurs with a shared passion for learning and deep experience in corporate training. Guided by our motto—The World Can Learn Differently—we set out to redefine how organizations approach learning in a mobile-first world.
By the early 2010s, smartphones had become universal. People were integrating them into nearly every aspect of their lives—as banks, cameras, books, co-pilots, and even personal movie studios. At the same time, traditional e-learning was falling short—more focused on reducing costs than delivering real impact.
Meanwhile, data science was undergoing a revolution. With the rise of affordable, scalable cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence finally had the power and data it needed to thrive. AI was no longer theoretical—it was actionable.
In July 2015, Microsoft's launch of Power BI™ revealed how intuitive and impactful AI-driven insights could be. We realized that much of this powerful computing ecosystem wasn't being used to enhance learning. The LMS was obsolete. A new model was needed.
So we took action. The convergence of mobile, cloud, and AI technologies was the spark. We created Surge9 to harness their full potential—and help the world learn differently.
Surge9 FAQ
Quick answers to common questions about us.
When was Surge9 founded and what inspired its creation?
Surge9 was founded in July 2015 by tech entrepreneurs with deep corporate training experience. The founding was inspired by the convergence of mobile technology, cloud computing, and AI.
Where is Surge9 located and what industries do they serve?
Surge9 operates from Toronto and Bangkok, serving Fortune 500 companies across finance, insurance, healthcare, retail, IT, entertainment, and nonprofit sectors with secure, scalable, and award-winning mobile learning solutions.
What is Surge9's mobile technology approach?
Surge9 builds natively for each platform using 100% Swift for iOS and Kotlin/pure Android Java for Android. This native-first approach enables ultra-responsive mobile experiences with gamification, rapid content deployment, robust cloud architecture, and integrated AI/ML for predictive analytics.
Does Surge9 develop its own apps?
Yes. Surge9 develops its own mobile apps using an in-house approach that keeps development lean, costs down, and quality high—delivering future-ready apps that accelerate time to market and consistently exceed expectations.
Last updated: 2025-07-16