Last month our friends at Start Alberta took over the Startup Edmonton Instagram channel to chat about their powerful community dashboard and how founders and entrepreneurs like you can use it. There are a lot of tools and resources for entrepreneurs to keep up with and we totally get it— it can be overwhelming to update and create profiles for all of them. This quick resource will recap some of the reasons we love the Start Alberta dashboard and help you decide whether you and your startup should sign up. Some of the topics covered: Benefits of the platform for startups How to sign up and ..read more

Student Founders Program The Student Founders Program offers young entrepreneurs who are building an early-stage tech-enabled product or business the support to launch their startup towards success. During this 4-month program the students will: Identify and develop their early customer Prove their market Build a foundation for their product team and company Learn to sell to customers and investors Meet the companies in the 2022 cohort Astellar Education Founder: Pollo Latyshev Astellar Education strives to create a coaching program/online course to help people who need to pass the T ..read more

Congrats Allan on being named Mentor of the Year Last month our team was thrilled to have been nominated for two awards at the 2nd annual YEG Startup Community Awards: Startup Event of the Year - Edmonton Startup Week Mentor of the Year - Allan Waine These awards celebrate success within the local startup community and we’re extremely proud of Allan who was named mentor of the year! If you’ve taken our programs you’ve probably met Allan and experienced his #GiveFirst mentality. Did you know Allan even delivered Startup Edmonton’s popular Business Model 101 workshop in Uganda?! It’s true ..read more

This article was written by Katrina Ingram, CEO, Ethically Aligned AI. Below we’ve included some highlights! Want to read the full blog—here’s the original. I’ve been hosting office hours with Startup Edmonton. These are confidential one-on-one sessions where startup founders and leaders can bring their questions or concerns and receive personalized feedback. AI ethics is a new area, so I thought it would be interesting to share some of the types of questions being asked as well as my responses. Does our organization need to be concerned about AI ethics? I think it’s useful for all startups ..read more

I have exciting, but also bittersweet news. As of next week, I will be jumping into a new role within the startup community as an entrepreneur. I started my position at Innovate Edmonton back in September 2021. I always joke around that Innovate Edmonton plucked me away from health care and gave me, a green newbie, a chance in the startup community. Let me tell you, this green newbie was welcomed by the community with open arms, a few beers, and a sense of belonging. I was able to help support the community that I’ve grown to love—an incredible, passionate, and supportive community—and so I’ve ..read more

Propel is our 12-week pre-accelerator program, powered by a grant from Alberta Innovates, designed to support tech entrepreneurs as they solidify their business foundations and prepare to apply for accelerators, secure investment, and increase revenue.   We are happy to announce the fifth cohort for Propel is   adewunmi skincare Complete Solutions Consulting International Inc. Deeleeo Inc. Fairly Staffing FLIT Re(source) SN Biomedical Team CarePal Value Law YouTechSolution The companies were selected via competitive application ..read more

Being an entrepreneur can take a mental health toll Let’s be real here—you’re navigating the second year of a global pandemic and still working hard to solve problems for your customers, create value, and grow your teams. As an entrepreneur or startup team member, the competition is fierce, but often the biggest competitor and threat to your business or career can come from within. ✨Insert ‘Go little Rock-star’ TikTok audio here✨ YOU’RE DOING GREAT and we’re inspired by you and your team on the daily. We can offer encouragement and support in many ways but if you’re feeling overwhelmed, unusu ..read more

January 25, 2022 — This morning, our CEO, Catherine Warren, announced that Innovate Edmonton has selected a home, and we invite you to join us in co-creating the city’s newest innovation destination. Located at 10107 Jasper Avenue, in the heart of Edmonton’s downtown, this vibrant new space will convene Edmonton’s diverse and growing innovation communities, contribute to the innovation identity of our city, and showcase Edmonton’s innovators as engines for tackling global challenges.  Representing the next steps in Innovate Edmonton’s journey, the new space will be home to our operat ..read more

Wow, what a week, hey?! The 8th annual Edmonton Startup Week was a huge success because of YOU - yes, every single one of the 3000+ people that attended! So, we thank you—but not in the virtual-high-five-kind-of-way, no. We thank you in the in-person-grab-you-in-a-big-bear-hug-and-squeeze-you-kind-of-way! Though the event was virtual once again, it didn’t stop our city’s amazing entrepreneurs, business leaders, community champions, and friends from coming together to learn, grow, and build momentum around Edmonton’s startup culture! The vibrant community and startup network are what makes this ..read more

Edmonton Startup Week is coming straight at you! From October 18-22, there are over 50 virtual events from members of the amazing innovation community, including the Innovate Edmonton and Startup Edmonton teams.   This year, we also look forward to showcasing 10 of Edmonton’s hottest new companies at the 12th edition of Launch Party.   But what is Edmonton Startup Week? Glad you asked! Here are some frequently asked questions about the annual celebration, and how it once again looks different this year but remains awesome! What is Edmonton Startup Week?  Part of a global network ..read more