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Edmonton Startup Week Kickoff

Monday, Oct. 5, 2026
4:30pm to 7:30pm

Part of: Edmonton Startup Week

Edmonton Unlimited
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Organized by: Edmonton Unlimited
Oct.
5

Edmonton Startup Week starts here. Step in alongside the founders, innovators, investors, and community builders shaping what's next—and be there as we officially get the week underway.

Edmonton Startup Week starts here. Step in alongside the founders, innovators, investors, and community builders shaping what's next—and be there as we officially get the week underway.

​Following opening remarks from elected officials and community leaders, we'll turn the stage over to one of Edmonton Startup Week's biggest moments: The Top 10 Company Showcase.

​Ten companies. Ten stories. One stage. Meet this year's Top 10 and hear directly from the founders behind some of the most exciting ideas taking shape in our city. See what they're building, hear where they're headed, and connect with the people making it happen.

​Meet the standout companies taking center stage this year:

​🚀 Aqtiva Inc.
🚀 Dualchemy
🚀 InovativeAI Ltd.
🚀 Osprey Systems
🚀 Proholistic Discovery
🚀 Pulmvita Inc.
🚀 RNARevive
🚀 Taxformify
🚀 Zylotex Inc.
🚀 7 Summit Snacks

​Come for the big ideas and the Top 10 Showcase. Stay for the conversations, connections, and community.

​Agenda:
4:00 PM: Doors Open & Networking
5:00 PM​: Formal Program & Official Kickoff
5:20 PM: Top 10 Showcase
6:00 PM: Reception & Networking

​👇How to get here:

​Option 1: Public transit—Edmonton Unlimited is located downtown right on Jasper Ave, Central Station is connected to our building; access to lots of ETS buses.

​Option 2: Parking—Vibe Parking, connected to Melcor Building (10046 102 ST, NW); Impark - McDougall United Church Parking (Lot #192, 10086 MacDonald Dr NW)

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Edmonton Unlimited

10107 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5J 1W8


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