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Our programs and accelerator partners can help you grow your business and take your idea to the next level. Let’s grow your business and connections together.

Programs to Grow

Propel FastTrack

A program series that gives entrepreneurs the skills and strategies they need in as little time as possible, so that they can prioritize on building their company. Rather than touching on a range of different topics in a high-level way, we’re focusing on one essential area at a time. 

Latest focus: Finance – Your Route to Profitability

Alberta Catalyzer: Velocity

Supporting entrepreneurs who have recurring revenue and focusing on preparation to scale and generate exponential growth in operations.

Experts On Demand

Growth-stage companies will be matched with one of 100+ experts with international representation, providing 100 hours of one-to-one and industry-specific business coaching on operational topics.

Office Hours

Connect with industry experts from legal and accounting firms, Denton’s and MNP through our monthly Office Hours.

Capital City Pilots

Connecting local entrepreneurs with City-owned assets. Small to medium-sized businesses can test their innovative intellectual property while making improvements to municipal property.

Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Business Development Support

Students, staff, and alumni of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access support through the Business Development Support (BDS) program.

Post Secondary Institution (PSI) Executive In Residence

Students, staff, and alumni of Edmonton’s post-secondary schools interested in building a technology-based company can access the support of an Executive in Residence (EIR) on campus.

Tech-Agnostic Experts On Demand

This pilot program is open to locally-owned companies or non-profits that have some traction and are ready to grow.

Accelerators to Grow

As a city of people solving big problems, offering solutions that international markets demand, and where enlightened investors want to put their capital, Edmonton is home to three global accelerators for startup and scale-up businesses. As part of a funding partnership with the three levels of government, Edmonton Unlimited is funding three world-class accelerators, Plug and Play AlbertaAlberta Accelerator by 500, and the TELUS Community Safety & Wellness (CSW) Accelerator powered by AlchemistX. 

Edmonton Unlimited is also funding and has launched the Alberta Catalyzer pre-accelerator program, in partnership with Platform Calgary, with learning streams EngageTraction, and Velocity for early-stage founders to better grow their business in the province.

Alberta Accelerator by 500

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

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.

TELUS 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.

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