UNCOVER OUR IMPACT
LOCAL IMPACT
Our annual report is here. Discover our 2022 milestones, program delivery results, and the impacts of Edmonton's innovation communities.
Creating Impact
We operate on five major pillars, each carefully targeted to reinforce, expand, and boost the impact and reach of our innovation ecosystem. Supported by a progressive city, and emerging from the pandemic, we’ve wrapped our first full year of program delivery. And through the grit of local entrepreneurs, bolstered by the optimism of investors, we’re achieving success together.
1,200+
Total participation in 2022 Edmonton Unlimited Programs.
9750+
Hours of 1:1 industry-specific business support delivered.
*Scaleup Programming
125+
Companies tackling a Global Challenge, such as the climate emergency, food security, public health, digital inclusion, social justice, and Reconciliation.
250+
Companies participating in Edmonton Unlimited programming are working on a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).
>75
World Class NPS scores for all Edmonton Unlimited programs.
100%
of the 12 City of Edmonton Wards have citizens engaged in innovation via Edmonton Unlimited.
2.8B
average potential reach of Edmonton Unlimited media releases in 2022.
Edmonton is on a roll, and together, we're putting Edmonton on the map as an inclusive global innovation capital. Discover how local innovators are contributing to this success in our Annual Report.
Edmonton startup ecosystem value increased by 96% since 2022: currently $1.3 billion, up from $641 million in 2022
Source: 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
#4
North American ecosystem in affordable talent, measured by the ability to hire tech talent.
Source: 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
Edmonton moved up an impressive 29 spots over three years in the emerging ecosystem ranking.
Source: 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
Ecosystem strengths in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data and analytics, and life sciences sectors.
Source: 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
Hear what innovators are saying
"Through the Experts on Demand program, we were able to gain expert advice from someone in our industry....we had SO many...questions that we were easily able to get answered."
"As a tech founder, I had limited to no background in some areas of business development. I was hoping to learn more about the different matters that a founder needs to have the right understanding and vision required to successfully grow a tech startup…with all the incredible guidance and insights from Edmonton Unlimited, participant startups avoid many pitfalls and find out about the vital dots they need to connect to thrive."
"Because things were sort of happening simultaneously, through doing the coursework, I was able to almost immediately apply it. So, if we were doing some marketing work, you know working on messaging or something like that, right away I was putting that into advertisements, and every single course was kind the same thing – I was simultaneously putting it into practice as soon as it was being taught."
"I feel very equipped to work through our business development goals, such as updating our business plan, writing for and communicating with different audiences, transitioning from strategic thinking to daily operations, and efficient time management of many moving parts."
“[Edmonton Unlimited] were able to provide the support that we needed and... they still are providing the support that we need...we’re able to... reach out to the people within EU to ask for help. And if they aren’t able to provide the help...they definitely know someone who knows someone...who they can connect us with that can provide that help.”
Continue Your Journey
We work to foster innovation for the benefit of all—and you're an important part of it. We invite you to jump into a free program and make an even bigger impact in your community and beyond. Sign up today!