Edmonton 50

Canada’s most scalable startups

The definitive investor showcase of the most scalable Edmonton startups! The goal is to highlight Edmonton region’s thriving innovation economy at a global stage, and raise $100 million in capital for region’s startups.

These are Edmonton based startups with the following characteristics:

  1. Canada-made innovation with high potential for global commercialization and export

  2. Positive impact on the world towards environment, food security, health outcomes etc.

  3. High potential for advancing and strengthening the local economy

Scale Up Canada’s mission is to establish and enhance Canada as a source of world class innovation, and help accelerate success for high potential Canadian startups by providing them access and intros to investors and strategic customers at a global scale.

The initiative is sector and stage agnostic, and the application is open to all startups and scaleups based in the region. Whether you are a TRL 3/4 startup with cool tech, or a scaleup with millions in revenue, you are welcome to apply. You are qualified to apply even if you have been on the list previously. There is no cost. The region for Edmonton50 is defined as the Edmonton Metropolitan Region - also referred to as Greater Edmonton or Metro Edmonton.

Applications open Jan 2027!

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FAQ

  1. The region for Edmonton50 is defined as the Edmonton Metropolitan Region - also referred to as Greater Edmonton or Metro Edmonton

  2. Overarching goal is to establish and enhance Canada as a source of world class innovation,and raise $100 million in capital for the region’s startups

  3. Aimed to help accelerate success for high potential Canadian startups by providing them access and intros to investors and strategic customers at a global scale

  4. Opportunity to gain traction, global networks, strategic connections, and international visibility

  5. Stage and sector agnostic. Open to all startups and scaleups in the region, even if they have been on the list previously

  6. There is no cost

  7. Applications open for Edmonton50 2027 in January 2027

Edmonton50 2026

  1. Ultracoustics - Hear what other sensors can’t

  2. Fringe Field - AI-powered non-invasive microwave biosensors  

  3. RNARevive - Reprogrammable RNA therapies for regeneration and longevity

  4. Roshan Water - End-to-end platform for seamless field data collection and management

  5. ArmLock - A clinically proven way to treat tennis elbow

  6. WWiKY BioSciences - Precision medicine for hypoxic cancerous tumors

  7. FeynMed - Infection and inflammation care with precision nanomedicine

  8. BackSCNR - Revolutionizing scoliosis assessment with innovative, radiation free surface topography

  9. Wandering Shepherd - Real-time continuous tracking of livestock health 

  10. OligomicsTx - Next generation treatments for rare neuromuscular diseases 

  11. Karma Medical - A new standard in upper extremity therapy

  12. Aqua-Cell Energy - Industrial scale salt water flow batteries

  13. Rise Medical - Anesthesia-independent outpatient endoscopic stone treatment

  14. Insyte - Turning documents into decisions 

  15. ZiprPrint - Adaptive composite materials from thin film springs 

  16. ABClean - Innovative air purification solutions

  17. Jones Microwave - Cutting-edge switch technologies

  18. Osprey Systems - Edge AI capabilities for UxV platforms in austere and contested environments

  19. Polymorph - Humanoid robot platform for physical AI 

  20. Aqtiva - Empowering agriculture with plasma-activated water

  21. Rise Neuroprosthetics - Precision neural interfaces for movement recovery

  22. SenseHuman AI - Intelligent hardhats that detect hazards in real time

  23. CARM&A Health - AI-driven healthcare workflow solution

  24. Fairly Staffing - Connecting dental clinics with temporary dental professionals

  25. 48Hour Discovery - Pioneering peptide discovery for a healthy world

  26. Gummy Nutrition Lab - Wellness that tastes amazing and works great

  27. Firestar Robotics - Autonomous drones protecting forests and communities

  28. SynBioBlox - Turning waste methane into useful products 

  29. Pacylex Pharmaceuticals - First-in-class, daily, oral cancer therapy

  30. RoBIM - Transforming construction with robotics

  31. AIDE Digital - Connecting independent clinics into a care network.

  32. Network for Applied Technology - Fostering interdisciplinary learning and innovation in technology

  33. GlycoBead Diagnostics - Enabling safe organ transplantation across blood group barriers

  34. Zylotex - Solving the global fibre crisis with hemp lyocell, a synthetic cotton alternative

  35. SpectraCann - Compliance-driven drug screening solutions 

  36. Hope Innovations - Hydroponic technology to grow fresh food at home

  37. Atmose - Revolutionizing aerosol measurements

  38. Advanced Sensor Research - AI-powered non-invasive glucose monitoring

  39. Pavonis Diagnostics - Revolutionary protein detection solutions

  40. Hi Finance - Helping students secure funding for their education through grants, scholarships, and bursaries

  41. Aro Robotics - Automation technology for the masses

  42. 7 Summits Snacks - Chocolate crafted for performance

  43. Semitechnic - Intelligent energy platform to transform buildings into autonomous, self-optimizing systems

  44. BelongInclusivity - Addressing systemic barriers that limit participation across workplaces and communities

  45. Proholistic Discovery - Inference AI powered drug development engine

  46. MagnetaMR - Portable, full-body MRI system

  47. RJH Biosciences - Developing novel transfection reagents and delivery systems to transport nucleic acids 

  48. BizBull - AI Combining artificial and human intelligence to help small businesses grow faster 

  49. Mosaic Sensors - Optical sensor technology for diagnosis and monitoring

  50. Taxformify - Built for accountants who value simplicity, flexibility, and control

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