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.
Founded in 2007, ACAMP is a unique industry-led advanced technology product development centre that entrepreneurs count on to move their innovation from proof-of-concept to manufactured product by providing access to multidisciplinary engineers, technology experts, unique specialized equipment, and industry acumen. The only advanced technology product development group in Canada that provides a full range of support at each stage of the product development process.
This unique program is designed to help global entrepreneurs land and expand in the tech innovation ecosystem of the Edmonton-Calgary Corridor.
Alberta Catalyzer is a pre-accelerator program for Alberta startups. The program connects you to experts, resources and like-minded people to help catalyze your idea.
Alberta’s Industrial Heartland is Canada’s largest hydrocarbon processing region, and is one of the world’s most attractive locations for chemical, petrochemical, oil, and gas investment. With $45+ billion in existing capital investment and more than 40 companies, the association provides fuels, fertilizers, power, petrochemicals and more to provincial and global consumers.
Since 1938, the Alberta Motor Transport Association and its members have advanced the commercial transportation industry through safety programs, progressive policy and partnerships. The association helps create strong relationships with all levels of political leadership, advising on important issues, shaping vital legislation, new regulations or business practices that command the future of the transportation industry.
Alberta Petrochemicals Incentive Program is designed to enhance certainty and flexibility for investors and cut red tape to attract investment into Alberta’s petrochemicals sector. This program provides grants to companies to attract investment in new or expanded market-driven petrochemical facilities.
AWE provides tools and resources to help women across the province succeed in starting or growing a business. For more than twenty-five years AWE has connected women with access to capital, training and workshops, business advising, and mentorship opportunities.
API is an Edmonton region-based not-for-profit organization that provides the expertise, services, and infrastructure of a pharmaceutical company. Working with a network of collaborating organizations, they help innovators launch their ideas into the real world, connect industry to the services they need for commercial success, and accelerate all aspects of the drug development process.