The Startup Ecosystem of Edmonton

Edmonton boasts 175 startups in our sample database which represents about 4% of Canada’s sampled startups. Edmonton is the 7th best startup ecosystem in Canada.

CITY RANKING

While Edmonton decreased by 14 spots in its global rank in the Global Startup Ecosystem Index of 2022, its ranking in Canada increased by 1 spots.

National Ranking

7th
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1
In Canada

Regional Ranking

59th
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8
In North America

Global Ranking

140th
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14
Worldwide

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The Startup Ecosystem in Edmonton

Startups in Edmonton excel in Energy & Environment, Foodtech, and and Health. There are some notable success stories contributing to the city’s growing Energy & Environment industry. One of the most promising startups in Edmonton in 2022 is Jobber, Granify, and Showbie.

Global Rank

Edmonton is ranked within the top 150 startup ecosystems globally.

Top Industries

Edmonton’s startups excel particularly in Energy & Environment where it ranks 49 and in Foodtech, and Health. Find out more

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2022 National Rank & Change City
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Global Rank & ChangeTotal ScoreQuantity ScoreQuality ScoreBusiness Score
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0
24th
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2
31.266
5.34
22.96
2.97
2nd
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40th
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2
18.880
3.27
12.10
3.51
3rd
0
45th
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1
15.084
2.13
9.84
3.11
4th
0
89th
0
7.943
0.86
3.58
3.51
5th
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91st
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10
7.916
0.77
4.01
3.14
6th
0
104th
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12
6.997
1.25
2.24
3.51
7th
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1
140th
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14
5.306
0.88
0.92
3.51
8th
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1
142nd
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17
5.239
0.72
1.01
3.51
9th
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183rd
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42
4.495
0.77
0.23
3.50
10th
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184th
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9
4.490
0.34
0.65
3.49
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Startups

Notable Startups in Edmonton
Jobber startup icon
Jobber
Granify startup icon
Granify
Showbie startup icon
Showbie

Startups

Successful Energy & Environment startups in Edmonton
Radient Technologies startup icon
Radient Technologies

Startups

Startups Ranking by Industry

Energy & Environment icon
Energy & Environment
#49 worldwide

On our map, you can explore a total of 63 startups for Energy & Environment.

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Foodtech
#60 worldwide

In North America, Edmonton's Foodtech is in top 60. Edmonton has a concentration of about 0% of the country's total Foodtech startups that are represented on our map.

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Health
#85 worldwide

Health is ranked 85th in the world. Our database contains 15 startups for this industry.

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Why should you join Edmonton's Startup Ecosystem?

Overview

Within Edmonton there is an increased attraction for entrepreneurs to set up their startups in industries such as Energy & Environment, Foodtech, Health. These three industries represent about 59% of the startups represented on the Startup Ecosystem Map of Edmonton.

7th

National Rank

59th

Regional Rank

Overview

Edmonton is Canada's 7th best startup ecosystem and is ranked 59th in North America. With a population of 1M - 2M people, Edmonton is ranked th in the world. The city boasts some notable startup success stories including Jobber.

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Startup Infrastructure in Edmonton
With a large variety of initiatives, Edmonton's startup ecosystem stands out from other cities in North America. Edmonton offers a number of funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and startups. Below is a list of Edmonton's most prominent support initiatives:

Coworking Spaces

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Startup Edmonton

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Work Nicer Co-Working

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Spark Centre

Organizations

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eHUB

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Mawji Centre (NAIT)

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BusinessLink

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