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).

>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.
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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 96% since 2022: currently $1.3 billion, up from $641 million in 2022
Source: 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
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 #4

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

Source: 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
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Edmonton moved up an impressive 29 spots over three years in the emerging ecosystem ranking.

Source: 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report
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Ecosystem strengths in artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), big data and analytics, and life sciences sectors.

Source: 2023 Global Startup Ecosystem Report

Hear what innovators are saying

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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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