Why Edmonton BUSINESS + INNOVATION

Welcome to Edmonton, where innovation meets opportunity in one of North America’s northernmost major cities.

As Alberta’s capital, Edmonton is a beacon of creativity, technological advancement and entrepreneurial energy. Our city is constantly evolving, turning challenges into opportunities with a proactive approach to the future.

Here, connectivity and collaboration thrive. Businesses partner with academic institutions, cultural ventures and tech innovators to drive growth and shape a future full of potential.

Where Talent Thrives.

TOP 5

in North America for affordable talent.

A city where world-class talent meets a cost of living that supports success, for businesses and individuals alike.

Big Ideas, Big Growth.

Edmonton’s innovation ecosystem grew

96%

$1.3B

$188M in tech investments and a 40% increase in tech jobs cement Edmonton as

one of North America’s fastest growing tech ecosystems.

Built for Opportunity.

$9.3B

construction industry and

40+ century-old businesses.

From thriving industries to enduring legacies, Edmonton is a city built to create opportunities for generations.

OUR STORIES

Read about life in Edmonton—stories of business, innovation and the people who make it happen.

Three rows of wine wooden barrels stacked on top of each other. The lighting is darker on one side and lighter on the other.

Small business are the lifeblood of any city

Small businesses are the lifeblood of Edmonton’s economy, driving growth, innovation …

Business + Innovation Talent + Education

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Innovating new business connections

Discover how Edmonton’s DiscoveryLab fosters innovation and business connections for entrepreneurs …

Business + Innovation Talent + Education

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Three cheers for Edmonton’s Happy Beer Street

Brewing up community, innovation and award-winning beverages along 99 Street.

Business + Innovation Living Here

Nicole Janssen, co-founder of AltaML, stands smiling with her arms crossed in front of a glass wall displaying various company logos including AltaML, Janalta, and Yogapedia. She is wearing a striped blazer and blue jeans.

Nicole Janssen and AltaML are leaders in artificial intelligence

Nicole Janssen is revolutionizing artificial intelligence. Learn about her journey from …

Business + Innovation Talent + Education

A woman with her arm crossed stands in front of a fenced-off airplane at the Edmonton International Airport.

Cree entrepreneur creates new trade routes for Indigenous businesses

“I think that we’re starting to see that Indigenous people are …

Indigenous Arts + Culture

NAIT students Jack Harding and Ethan Buchanan standing in safety gear in front of the solar panels on a roof.

Harnessing the energy of students in Edmonton and around the world

Two Edmonton students are offering a ray of light in the …

Business + Innovation Talent + Education

OUR STORIES

Read about life in Edmonton—stories of business, innovation and the people who make it happen.

HOW CAN WE HELP?

In Edmonton, your vision shapes our community.

Launching a startup or expanding an established business? Our city is ready to support and elevate your ambitions. With a strong economic foundation and a commitment to sustainability, Edmonton is a hub for innovation and opportunity across diverse sectors.

Cutting-edge facilities in our innovation corridor connect major academic and health institutions, while dynamic spaces foster collaboration and creativity.

Edmonton is built for those ready to move forward.

Extensive transit networks and thoughtfully designed urban spaces ensure your business thrives as part of a connected and vibrant community. So we ask: what are you making and how can we help?