Our Region thrives because of the support of investors, elevators, an extensive startup support system, and established and prominent research hubs. Innovation in the Region is inclusive - it's happening across diverse sectors and includes social, cultural, sustainable and indigenous innovation.
The Edmonton Region is a place to challenge boundaries, unlock your potential, and achieve the unthinkable.
The HIA is Alberta’s newest accelerator, with a focus on driving the growth of the hydrogen economy and ensuring Regional companies benefit from this new opportunity in the energy sector. This program will support the growth of existing small to medium sized (SME) businesses by helping them identify new opportunities related to the hydrogen sector and operationalize them.
NAIT’s hands-on, technology-based education and applied research are essential to the productivity and prosperity of Alberta. Graduates have the knowledge and skills employers want. They leave NAIT confident, prepared and in demand.
The Centre for Grid Innovation supports Alberta’s energy transition to an electrified and renewable electricity grid of the future. The centre provides expertise in micro-grid developments, solar installations, and electric vehicle integration, as well as a microgrid testing and validation environment to facilitate new product development.
The facility works exclusively with industry to solve problems defined by industry and in collaboration with industry. They have specialities in energy, sensors, additive manufacturing and more
NGEN Canada brings together advanced manufacturing and technology to drive digital transformation. It supports development advanced manufacturing capabilities, promote development, deployment and adoption of cutting-edge technologies and facilitate the pursuit of operational excellence for Canadian companies.
Higher Learning/research
As an ecosystem of startups focused on growth, NABI offers a conduit for entrepreneurs to connect with Regional, provincial, national, and international ecosystems, as well as to other business support organizations. Early-stage businesses can utilize NABI’s programs and services to build a strong foundation in a low-risk, supportive, and growth-enabling environment.
Plant Plus is an innovative, dedicated and mindful source for eco-friendly packaging solutions. Plant fibre polymer tech creates a renewable resource from agriculture by-products, and adds value to crop waste.