To Start
Edmonton is a place where people come to do big things - because they can. It all starts here.
Is this for me?
Edmonton Unlimited wants to work with you to solve the big problems. From research to marketing, our free programs will give you the tools and advice to bring your idea to the world.
Foundational Programs
Business Model 101
Map out your idea and validate its potential using the Lean Canvas. Whether it’s your first time testing an idea or exploring entrepreneurship, or your tenth time, a strong foundation will set you up for success.
Discover & Validate
Once you’ve mapped everything out with the Lean Canvas, we’ll guide you through talking to customers so you can build them something they’ll love.
Programs to Start
Preflight: Build, Test & Learn
After talking to potential customers, it’s time to start building. In this program we’ll guide you through assembling and testing your first MVP (minimum viable product) so you can keep learning and validating the parts of your idea you mapped out in the foundational programs.
Preflight: Market, Sell & Pitch
You’ve tested your MVP and done thorough customer interviews—Nice Work! Now that you know you’re building something customers love, it’s time to start crafting how you’re going to talk about your product or service. Get ready to dive into marketing, sales and the basics of investment and pitching.
Partner Programs
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.
Innovation U: An Entrepreneurship Series
Adapted from Edmonton Unlimited’s Foundational series through to Preflight: Market, Sell & Pitch is an inclusive program aimed at all innovators and entrepreneurs. Each class can be taken in sequence or as a stand-alone session and is designed to build upon one another.
Accelerators to Start
Alberta Accelerator by 500
Plug and Play Alberta
Innovation Stories
I want to grow, I want to start, I have an idea
Areto Labs

Black Entrepreneurship Roundtable Summary

Indigenous Entrepreneurship Roundtable Summary
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Events to Start
March 2, 2023
DemoCamp 52
DemoCamp is an event that brings the community together to share what they’ve been working on.

DemoCamp 52
March 2, 2023

BBVA Launch Party
February 16, 2023
Get Started
Unsure if these programs are right for you? Reach out today for a free, 30-minute meeting to learn how we can help you start your idea.