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Why Edmonton?

Edmonton is a smart, reliable city-of-choice because we have a solid history of stability, a very high quality of life, and a welcoming spirit that embraces new people and new ideas. Find out why our city is the perfect place for people on the grow to succeed.

How We Help

We help businesses start, grow and expand. See for yourself the services and programs we provide to help your company get to the next level and achieve success sooner.

Innovation in Action

From Artificial Intelligence to Agriculture — our expertise and excellence is sought in a variety of sectors and industries. Learn where we’re leading the world.

It’s not who you know. It’s what you’re making.

How can we help?

I Have an Idea

Entrepreneurship can be overwhelming when you first start exploring the idea of launching a product or opening a business. Startup Edmonton programs connect you with a community of peers, point you towards resources, and help you map out business fundamentals. Startup Edmonton supports entrepreneurs as they start and grow tech companies.

Startups

Are you ambitious, committed and excited to get to work on your company? Startup founders see significant business opportunities and are hungry to create companies that grow quickly and make a significant impact. If this sounds like you, Startup Edmonton and the thriving tech and business community have programs, spaces and events to support your efforts.

Scale Ups

Growing companies need unique support to gain market traction and attract funding. As your company grows, you need to focus on strategy, implement processes, and continue to improve your product. Access industry experts, business services, and a large network of alumni companies through programs, accelerators, and spaces at the ATC and TEC Edmonton.

Global Growth

Want to maximize your business growth and increase your customer base? Think beyond here; expand out there. If you’re ready to make a global impact, build resiliency, and improve your competitiveness then we’re here to help. Our services and programs will get you there faster and farther.

20% higher than average family income

Edmonton currently has the second highest median family income among Canadian cities, one that is +30 per cent higher than the Canadian national average.

#1 place in Canada for youth to work

A well-balanced city for youth in urban work, Edmonton was named by YouthfulCities as the overall winner in areas of affordability, education, employment and entrepreneurship.

#3 in the world for Artificial Intelligence research

The University of Alberta is ranked 3rd globally for the past 25 years (CSRankings) in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning research, and has contributed to some of the field’s most important advancements.

Invest Here

Trade has been happening on the banks of Edmonton’s North Saskatchewan River for over 10,000 years. Our enterprising culture has built Edmonton up as the best place in the world to take a risk and grow your business. Take a look at what opportunities are here for you.

Some cities are finished. Others you can change.

Stories

Message to the Community

Restoring the Alberta Advantage - How Municipalities and Industry Build Alberta

The fiscal downturn in Alberta reminds us of the very real imperative to diversify our economy to ensure long-lasting resiliency

Trade Accelerator Program

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP): Year in Review

Investments

How to become an angel investor in Edmonton

Message to the Community

Innovate Edmonton: 2019 Year in Review

Success Stories

Ironsight has eye on global expansion

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Events

Feb

DevOps Meetup

DevOps YEG is a platform for DevOps enthusiasts and professionals to share best practises and knowledge around managing modern software development operations.

Startup Edmonton

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Feb

Agile Edmonton

Agile Edmonton is a User Group run by volunteers with the goal of helping Edmonton develop better software using Agile methods.

Startup Edmonton

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Feb

YEGSEC Information Security Meetup

YEGSEC - the best information security meetup east of the Rockies. We meet at Startup Edmonton every 3rd Tuesday of each month to present on hot topics, orchestrate workshops and host Capture the Flag events.

Startup Edmonton

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Feb

Lunchalytics

Analytics is the use of data and analysis to improve the performance of an organization. In other words, it's the search for a free lunch. Ergo, we combine compelling speakers with a free lunch.

Startup Edmonton

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Feb

Edmonton Mobile Developers (iOS and Android)

Edmonton Mobile Developers is a community of programmers, designers, and hackers interested in mobile development.

Startup Edmonton

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Feb

Edmonton Go Programming Language Meetup

Go is an open source programming language that makes it easy to build simple, reliable, and efficient software.

Startup Edmonton

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For companies on the grow

How can we help?

I Have an Idea

Startups

Scale Ups

Global Growth

A City That Punches Above Its Weight

20% higher than average family income

#1 place in Canada for youth to work

#3 in the world for Artificial Intelligence research

Invest Here

Stories

Restoring the Alberta Advantage - How Municipalities and Industry Build Alberta

Trade Accelerator Program (TAP): Year in Review

How to become an angel investor in Edmonton

Innovate Edmonton: 2019 Year in Review

Ironsight has eye on global expansion

Events

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