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Edmonton Recognised in 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report by Startup Genome as a Rising North American Ecosystem with #3 Affordable Talent in North America

Startup Genome and Edmonton Unlimited unveil the world’s most comprehensive report on startup ecosystems, the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report, at VivaTech Paris. SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — June 17, 2026 — The 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) by Startup Genome and the Global Entrepreneurship Network launched today at Vivatech Paris. Powered by the world’s […]

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Municipal Leaders Get a Firsthand Look at Innovation in Edmonton

One of the most valuable aspects of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Conference is the opportunity for municipal leaders to step outside the conference venue and experience firsthand what’s happening in communities across the country. As part of this year’s conference, a group of delegates visited Edmonton Unlimited for a Study Tour focused on

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Building Trust Before Raising Capital

For many founders, fundraising starts with a pitch deck. Patrick Lor, Managing Partner, Panache Ventures suggested it should start somewhere else: trust. Drawing on years of experience building companies, reviewing thousands of pitches, and investing in early-stage startups, the session explored a more fundamental question: what causes investors to believe in a founder? Rather than

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Beyond the Technology: What Makes a Deep Tech Company Investable

Edmonton’s deep tech ecosystem is gaining momentum, driven by world-class research, emerging founders, and technologies with the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. To explore what it takes to turn breakthrough innovation into investable companies, Edmonton Unlimited welcomed founders, investors, researchers, and ecosystem leaders to its Deep Tech Showcase on June 9.

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Could Your Technology Have a Role in Canada’s Defence Future?

Each year, CANSEC brings together defence leaders, government officials, major contractors, and innovators from across Canada to discuss the future of defence and security. For our Defence Industry Liaison, Trevor Friesen, attending was less about following industry headlines and more about understanding where new opportunities may be emerging for Edmonton companies and the founders building

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Edmonton Unlimited and Construction Innovation Centre Partner to Advance Innovation in the Built Environment

Earlier today at CIC Forum 2026, Edmonton Unlimited officially announced a new partnership with the Construction Innovation Centre (CIC), marking an important step forward for innovation across the built environment sector. Through a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, Edmonton Unlimited and CIC will collaborate through the Venture Pilots: Built World Tech Program to help accelerate

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How DrugBank Scaled from University of Alberta Research Project to Global Platform

Drug discovery runs on information, but that alone is not enough. Pharmaceutical companies are under pressure to move faster while sorting through enormous amounts of scientific research, clinical trial data, and emerging AI tools. Missing one key detail can send years of research and millions of dollars in the wrong direction. That challenge shaped one

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What it actually takes to scale HardTech: Insights from HardTech x AI for the Built World

As conversations around AI continue to reshape industries globally, we saw an opportunity during Upper Bound to bring a critical conversation home: what does innovation actually look like when it moves beyond software and into the physical world? That’s what sparked HardTech x AI for the Built World, a panel designed to connect our community

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Edmonton Unlimited Appoints Two New Board Directors, Deepening Industry and Founder Representation

Justin Riemer and Dr. Nir Katchinskiy bring complementary leadership to Edmonton’s innovation hub   EDMONTON, AB — May 19, 2026 — Edmonton Unlimited today announced the appointment of Justin Riemer and Nir Katchinskiy, PhD to its Board of Directors, strengthening the board’s capacity to guide the organization at a pivotal moment for Edmonton’s innovation ecosystem.

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Navigating the defence opportunity: key takeaways for founders and innovators

Defence is hot right now.  The Canadian government is investing billions of dollars in defence to move beyond traditional contractors. It’s creating opportunities for founders to help address challenges in priority investment areas, including AI, cybersecurity, autonomous systems, aerospace, quantum technologies, and specialized manufacturing. Regional Development Agencies (RDAs) like Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) help

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What life sciences investors actually fund: panel discussion

As Edmonton’s life sciences sector continues to grow, so does the need to close capital gaps in a crucial field that’s working to translate biological breakthroughs into scalable medical solutions. Life sciences is one of the most significant economic opportunities in Edmonton. The numbers highlight just how quickly the sector is growing locally and why

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