Thirty seconds. That’s all you’ve got to capture an investor’s attention through your elevator pitch, so why should they sink money into your company?
What’s your investor pickup line? A look inside our pitching masterclass Read More »
Many founders see the Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP) or Alberta Innovates as a starting point. In reality, they’re more like a milestone.
What IRAP and Alberta Innovates actually look for in startups Read More »
We are Edmonton’s innovation hub and convenor, supporting companies at every stage in the ecosystem to boost collaboration and impact.
Founders gathered this week to kick off an exclusive masterclass by Edmonton Unlimited designed to demystify one of the hardest parts of building a company: raising capital.
Startup Genome and Edmonton Unlimited launch the world’s most comprehensive report on startup ecosystems, released at VivaTech Paris SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — June 12, 2025 — Startup Genome, in partnership with the Global Entrepreneurship Network, has released its flagship report in its 13th year – the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Report (GSER) – today at
Edmonton Ranks #5 in Affordable Talent in North America in 2025 Read More »
Entrepreneur and investor appointed to lead and scale the city’s innovation ecosystem. EDMONTON, April 17, 2024 – Edmonton Unlimited is pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Viinikka as its new CEO, empowering the organization to scale and deliver on its purpose of elevating local innovators toward international impact. The selection follows a rigorous Western
Edmonton Unlimited Welcomes New CEO, Tom Viinikka Read More »
Black History Month, and every month, is an opportunity to celebrate and recognize the achievements of Black entrepreneurs and the role they play in shaping our economy, city, province, and society. A recent Quickbooks found that 70% of Black business owners view their business’s success as important to the success of future generations of Black
Black Futures Roundup: Feb 2024 Read More »
Mega Meetups, coffee breaks, and street hockey – community events where isolation and loneliness fade away. Have you ever wondered how startup crawls, meetups, or even a street hockey tournament could possibly relate to tech entrepreneurship and innovation? Well, it’s more than just a great DJ, excellent food or tapping in the game-winner in OT.
It’s not networking, it’s so much more than that Read More »
One Lucky Winner Will Receive a $10,000 Cash Prize, in Celebration of Startup Week’s Milestone 10th Anniversary Edmonton, AB August 16, 2023 – Launch Party is the annual flagship event of Edmonton Startup Week, produced by Edmonton Unlimited, recognizing and showcasing 10 of Edmonton’s hottest startups. Since 2010, 115 celebrated companies have launched their businesses and
Meet the companies in the latest cohort of the Propel FastTrack: Sales & Marketing series
Introducing the Fall 2023 cohort of Propel FastTrack: Sales & Marketing Read More »
EDMONTON, AB, AUGUST 30, 2023— To support local innovators, Edmonton Unlimited is thrilled to announce the receipt of a significant federal investment of $3 million from Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan), through its Regional Innovation Ecosystems program. The funding was instrumental in the construction of Edmonton Unlimited’s new space at 10107 Jasper Avenue for innovators,
Flagship Event of Edmonton Startup Week Showcases Local Innovators, with a Chance to Win $10,000 Cash Prize* in Celebration of 10th Anniversary. Edmonton, AB August 16, 2023 – Showcasing 10 of Edmonton’s hottest startups, Launch Party is the annual flagship event of Edmonton Startup Week, a community-led event celebrating its 10th year and produced by