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. 

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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.

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250+

Companies participating in Edmonton Unlimited programming are working on a Sustainable Development Goal (SDG).

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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.
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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 236% since 2020: currently $641 million, up from $191 million in 2020 and $435 million in 2021.
Source: 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
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 #4

North American ecosystem in affordable talent, measured by the ability to hire tech talent.

Source: 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
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Top 25

North American emerging ecosystem in funding, measured by innovation through early-stage funding and investor activity.
Source: 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
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Early-stage funding increased by 50% from $89M in 2021 to $134M in 2022.

Source: 2022 Global Startup Ecosystem Report

Hear what innovators are saying

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Zanis Tech
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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!

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