Alberta Innovation |
Alberta Innovates goes beyond what's possible to solve some of the industry's biggest challenges. We support research and business growth, and help our startup community build new technologies and advance new ideas. Learn more about Alberta Innovates |
ATB Financial |
ATB Financial provides the advice, tools, resources and connections to help you grow your business in your own unique way.
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Alberta Women Entrepreneurs |
For the past 28 years, Alberta Women Entrepreneurs has established itself as a leader in the entrepreneurial field by offering a variety of programs suited to women entrepreneurs of all sizes. AWE provides capital, connections and capabilities.
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Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC) |
BDC is Canada's entrepreneurial lender, providing capital and advice to small businesses in all industries and at all stages of growth.
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Business Link |
Business Link is a government-funded, not-for-profit organization. Our core services are delivered in partnership with Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan). PrairiesCan provides support services such as:
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Small Business Resources and Tools
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Events, Webinars, Workshops and Presentations
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Specialized support for indigenous and immigrant entrepreneurs
Learn more about Business Link
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The Future of the Community |
For more than 30 years, Community Futures has supported rural Alberta entrepreneurs by providing mentorship, business loans, training and free resources.
You'll get everything you need to succeed: flexible loans, business tools, and support. Our experienced team will provide expert advice on how to improve your business plan and marketing strategy to set you up for success. Learn more about the future of communities
Trade Commissioner Services helps Canadian businesses grow with confidence by connecting them with funding and support programs, international opportunities and a network of trade commissioners in more than 160 cities around the world.
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Edmonton Global |
Edmonton Global's activities focus on promoting the region globally and attracting and retaining investment and trade.
Edmonton Global works closely with local businesses to help expand their international influence through trade and exports, and through establishing an international presence. We engage and collaborate with regional economic development partners, industry, government, academia and Indigenous communities, all of which play a role in our collective pursuit of greater prosperity for the region.
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Edmonton International Airport |
The fifth-busiest airport in Canada, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is operated by the Edmonton Regional Airport Authority (or Edmonton Airport), a community-based, not-for-profit corporation established in 1990.
YEG serves 8.2 million passengers annually and offers direct flights to 50 destinations worldwide.
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Export Development Canada |
Export Development Canada (EDC) is a government-owned corporation dedicated to helping Canadian businesses of all sizes succeed on the global stage. EDC provides Canadian companies with the tools they need to grow their businesses with confidence – trade knowledge, financial solutions, equity, insurance and connections – which creates jobs and drives prosperity right here at home.
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Future Entrepreneur |
Futurpreneur has been inspiring entrepreneurial spirit among young Canadian companies for 20 years. Futurpreneur is the only national non-profit organization that provides funding, mentoring and support tools to aspiring entrepreneurs ages 18 to 39. Its internationally recognized mentoring program matches young entrepreneurs with business professionals from a network of more than 2,400 volunteer mentors.
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Government of Alberta Ministry of Employment, Economy and Trade |
The Department of Jobs, Economy and Trade supports economic development, facilitates trade and investment, attracts skilled workers and promotes safe, fair and healthy working environments.
We lead Alberta's efforts to grow our economy by supporting Alberta's entrepreneurs and employers, facilitating trade and investment, helping to recruit and retain workers, and promoting a safe, fair and healthy workplace.
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Employment: Helping to attract skilled workers and establishing and enforcing Alberta's employment standards and laws governing Alberta's workplace health and safety
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Economy: Supporting Alberta entrepreneurs, businesses and communities to drive growth and job creation
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Regional Development: Supporting the unique economic development needs of Alberta's different regions
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Trade and Investment: Attracting investment, facilitating trade and supporting Alberta businesses' ability to access new markets
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Investing in Alberta |
Invest Alberta Corporation (IAC) is dedicated to accelerating business operations, fostering collaborative relationships and ensuring the long-term success of companies. Invest Alberta works directly with investors from around the world to start or expand their businesses in Alberta, Canada.
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Prairie Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) |
PrairiesCan is a Government of Canada department committed to diversifying the economy across the Prairies region. PrairiesCan is leading the way in building a strong, competitive Canadian economy by supporting business, innovation and community economic growth unique to Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba.
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