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.
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.
The ATB X Accelerator is an 8 week accelerator program for established Albertan businesses that provides coaching, financial advice and community.
The BPIC supports bio-economy development with specialized services and access to state-of-the-art equipment.
The Business Link helps small Alberta businesses start and thrive. With a designated business specialist to help provide expertise and resources to start running your business in Alberta.
The Canada-Alberta Job Grant is designed to help businesses with costs associated with training present of future employees. The employer applies on behalf of their present or future employees for eligible training costs. Employers decide who gets training and what type of training may be needed for their employees.
CHFCA represents nearly 200 Canadian companies, academia, research agencies, and end-users who are developing, demonstrating, and deploying hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. In collaboration with their regional affiliates in BC, Alberta, and Ontario, CHFCA supports members with advocacy, communications, networking, and targeted trade missions.
Canadian Technology Accelerators enables clean tech organisations explore opportunities to grow their business in 12 global tech hubs worldwide. There’s no cost to join, other than travel and accommodation. Offered by the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service (TCS), this global business development program successfully supports companies in cleantech, digital industries and information and communications technologies (ICT), life sciences and digital health.
The Capital City Pilots project will connect local entrepreneurs and innovations with City-owned assets. This collaboration is designed as a proving ground for entrepreneurs at all stages to test their ideas and provide valuable case studies for global expansion.