Calendar
In-person
Business
Technology & Innovation
More Information
Register/Tickets
Beyond Grants for Startups: Strategy, Funding, and Innovation Panel
Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Part of: Edmonton Startup Week
Organized by:
Edmonton Unlimited
Oct.
6
6
This session will explore how startups can navigate non-dilutive funding, build commercialization strategies, and align innovation activities with long-term business goals. Topics will include understanding non-dilutive funding options; identifying programs that support commercialization; tips for crafting successful applications and partnerships; developing a funding strategy that supports go-to-market readiness; includes audience Q&A.
Campus Innovation Consulting Group (CICG)(https://campusinnovation.ca/), in partnership with Uproot Food Collective(https://uprootcollective.ca/), NRC-IRAP, Mitacs, Alberta Innovates, and ISED, will conduct a 2-hour event for Edmonton Startup Week 2026 designed to support and inspire early-stage founders, researchers, and innovators. This panel discussion, followed by time to network, will be chaired by Chris Lerohl, CICG Director, and feature representatives from NRC-IRAP (Ernest Siu), Mitacs (Eric Loo), Alberta Innovates (Lorena Forster), ISED (Stephanie Stefura), and R&D Entrepreneur Flexxaire (Jon McCallum).
9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5J 4C8
Related events
Loading...
Loading events...
Sept.
2
India-Canada Investment Webinar: Oil & Gas, Renewable Energy & Advanced Manufacturing
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Starts at 9:00am
OnlineA webinar for members of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Invest India, to help Canadian companies tap into India, with a focus on...
Sept.
2
Community Coffee
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Starts at 9:00am
Edmonton UnlimitedGrab your favourite coffee mug and join us for a morning of engaging conversations, laughter, and a welcoming environment.
Sept.
2
IndigiRise Pitch Night & Networking Event
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Starts at 4:00pm
Edmonton UnlimitedCelebrate Indigenous entrepreneurship with live pitches, awards, networking, food and community at IndigiRise Pitch Night.
Sept.
2
Tech Wednesdays
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Starts at 5:30pm
The Pint Public HouseBuild community every Wednesday.
Sept.
2
Movie Night: YEG's Seed Sovereignty & Security
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Starts at 6:00pm
Edmonton Public Library (Whitemud Crossing)Join the Edmonton Horticultural Society for a movie night exploring Edmonton's seed and food security and sovereignty.
Sept.
3
Edmonton Region Export Meet-up
Thursday, Sept. 3
Starts at 3:30pm
The Bell in SconaJoin Edmonton Global, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, for an afternoon of connection and conversation at this year's Edmonton region exp...
Thank you! Your feedback has been submitted.