Programs + Resources

Innovation On Campus

Students, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools building a tech-enabled or innovative company can access the support of the Innovation on Campus team.

Is this for me?

Our programs on campus are available for students, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty. Whether you're brainstorming ideas for a side-hustle, conducting ground-breaking research, or taking steps to grow your existing business, we can help bring your ideas to the world.

Edmonton Unlimited Programs

Student Founders

Offering students who are building an early-stage innovative product or service support to launch their ideas into a growing startup success.

Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Executive In Residence

Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Business Development Support

Students, graduate students, post-doctoral researchers, and faculty of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools building a tech-enabled or innovative company can access up to 150 hours of expert support.

If you have a more mature idea or business, try exploring our other stages of programming.

Collaborations On Campus

ELITE

Provides hands-on learning and entrepreneurship training to help young Black innovators ages 15 to 22 navigate the world of innovation and technology.

Student Innovation Workshops

The Student Innovation Centre within the Faculty of Science at the University of Alberta and Edmonton Unlimited are working together to help bring your big ideas to life. Each workshop can be taken in sequence or as a stand-alone session.

Studentpreneur Summer Grant

Designed to empower and support the next generation of entrepreneurs currently enrolled in post-secondary institutions, this unique program bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world business experience.

In partnership with Mitacs.

Accelerators for Students

Alberta Accelerator by 500

With the goal of uplifting the next generation of Canadian entrepreneurs, the Alberta Accelerator by 500 is designed for startups with the shared vision of strengthening Alberta as a global hub for tech innovation. Both local and international startups with a tech-enabled solution from any industry or sector can apply.

Plug and Play Alberta

Plug and Play connects the world's best startups with international corporations to bring technology to market faster. Alberta entrepreneurs will have access to a network of official corporate partners, venture capitalists, and supports to scale and grow, hire tech talent, and propel digital transformation across the province.

Community Safety & Wellness Accelerator powered by AlchemistX

In partnership with AlchemistX, the Edmonton Police Foundation, and Alberta Innovates, the CSW Accelerator is bringing proven Silicon Valley acceleration programming to support solutions aimed at positive social impact in Edmonton.

Innovation Stories

I want to grow

Kemet Group

How to setup your startup for success at Inventures

Edmonton Unlimited Welcomes New CEO, Tom Viinikka

Upcoming Events

July 22, 2025

Business Model 101

MNP Workshop Series: Cash Flow Management

June 26, 2025

Startup Ops Mini Series Part Two

June 25, 2025

Get Started

Unsure if these programs are right for you? Reach out for a free, 30-minute meeting to learn how we can help you with your idea, while navigating student life.