Edmonton 50

Canada’s most scalable startups

The definitive investor showcase of the most scalable Edmonton startups - supported by Edmonton Global, Edmonton Regional Innovation Network (powered by Alberta Innovates), Scale Up Canada and the local tech ecosystem of Edmonton. 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.

Edmonton50

  1. PulseMedica - World's first non-invasive laser solution for symptomatic eye floaters

  2. Jones Microwave - Enabling next generation capabilities in defence, instrumentation, and telecommunications

  3. Ultracoustics - Breakthrough optical microphone technology turning hidden signals into actionable insights

  4. CityScan - Redefining infrastructure management with AI-powered automation

  5. Correct-AI - AI to save lives and enhance productivity of industrial worksite operations

  6. Roshan Water - Revolutionizing environmental testing and microbial monitoring

  7. Umay Rest - A new ritual of recovery, engineered for modern life

  8. ZAFA Biorefinery - Biobased materials from renewable resources to replace petroleum-based alternatives

  9. CANDLE Lithium - Unlocking lithium from unconventional lithium-bearing brines

  10. Nanostics - Redefining diagnostics and patient care through AI

  11. Wyvern - World’s highest-resolution commercial hyperspectral imagery from space

  12. 48Hour Discovery - Transforming how new medicines are discovered

  13. Dark Matter Materials - Water to hydrogen without greenhouse gas emissions

  14. Karma Medical - Making rehab faster, smarter, and more accessible

  15. Recon Intelligence - Revolutionizing drilling analytics through AI-driven automation

  16. iClassifier - Scalable, smart solution driving the future of precision livestock farming

  17. CrossRoads - Bridging low-income international students towards global higher education

  18. TerraVerdae Bioworks - Low carbon performance biomaterials as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics

  19. True Angle  - Groundbreaking stress management wearable.

  20. Bio-Stream Diagnostics - Real-time lab-accurate biomarker testing in under five minutes at the point of need

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

  22. SpectraCann - World’s first rapid onsite drug screening test

  23. Copperstone Technologies - Revolutionizing hazardous site investigations with AI-driven robotics

  24. AlphaLayer - Smart AI for the investment management industry

  25. 2S Water - Realtime detection and quantification of metals in water

  26. ChemBioPower - Plant-based organic acids to replace fossil fuel-derived compounds

  27. FireSafe AI - Protecting communities against wildfire leveraging AI risk modeling, detection, and rapid deployment systems

  28. Aro Robotics - AI based multitasking robots

  29. Elementiam - Transforming manufacturing through Robotics-as-a-Service

  30. FluidInsight - Lab quality real-time fluid analysis for enterprises

  31. GreenCo Robots - Robotic solutions to enhance efficiency and safety in various industries

  32. Sarcomere Dynamics - Robotic hands with human-level dexterity

  33. NanoSpeed Diagnostics - Rapid Tests performed in ten minutes at the spot requiring a drop of blood

  34. Zanis Tech - Transforming smartphones into next-gen thermometers

  35. Grengine - World's most advanced battery packs with embedded cybersecurity

  36. WWiKY BioSciences - First in the world to treat tumour hypoxia

  37. Solidified - World’s first stem cell-based heart valve modification technology

  38. RNARevive - Revolutionizing bone health with RNA technology

  39. Motley Que - Scaling the Canadian BBQ Dream

  40. Swift Charge - AI-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging network

  41. Aqua-Cell Energy - Batteries made of water and salt for affordable, reliable and clean electricity

  42. Pulmvita - Revolutionary nasal interface to improve supplemental oxygen delivery

  43. AIRmarket - Air traffic control for drones

  44. Filament Hair - Revolutionizing hair care by tackling an overlooked challenge: extreme climates

  45. Thoth Biosimulations - Transforming drug discovery with AI generated novel small molecules

  46. Areto Labs - AI powered content moderation and fan engagement software platform

  47. Clinisys EMR - AI enterprise systems for clinic management

  48. ArmLock - Therapeutic device for Tennis Elbow

  49. Pivot Electric Machines - Battery technology converting diesel heavy haul mining trucks to electric

  50. RL Core Technologies - Realtime optimization to reduce operational costs in industrial automation

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