ERIN is proud to support EBA Talks 2026

ERIN is proud to support EBA Talks 2026, presented by the Edmonton Business Association—a full-day forum designed to help entrepreneurs, business leaders, and innovators navigate change, embrace new opportunities, and build resilient organizations.

As part of ERIN's support for this event, ERIN members are eligible for a discounted registration rate of $30 off.

If you are an ERIN member and would like to attend, please contact us to receive the exclusive discount code before registering.

We are excited to support opportunities that strengthen Alberta's innovation ecosystem and connect entrepreneurs with valuable knowledge, resources, and community.

IndigiRise Pitch Night & Networking Event

We are proud to support this year's IndigiRise Pitch Night through ERIN's Community Initiatives Grant.

Together with venue partner, Edmonton Unlimited, IndigiRise Pitch Night brings together Indigenous entrepreneurs, business leaders, mentors and community members for an evening of innovation, connection and celebration.

Hosted by Indigenous Projects & Events and emceed by Ger Carriere, this hybrid event will showcase six Indigenous entrepreneurs pitching their businesses live to a panel of judges for the opportunity to win first-, second- and third-place awards.

Selected entrepreneurs will also be matched with a business mentor during the first two weeks of August to help strengthen their pitch and business model leading up to the event.

✨ Six Indigenous entrepreneurs
🎤 Emceed by Ger Carriere
🤝 One-on-one business mentorship
🏆 First-, second- and third-place awards
🍽️ Food, beverages & networking
📍 Edmonton Unlimited
🗓️ September 2, 2026 | 4:00–8:00 p.m.
💻 Attend in person or virtually

Entrepreneur applications close July 31, 2026.

Apply to pitch:
https://lnkd.in/gbntrd_7

🎟️ Admission is free! Optional donation tickets are available to help support future Indigenous entrepreneurship programming through IndigiRise.

The newest issue of the ERInnovation Newsletter is now live

The newest issue of the ERInnovation Newsletter is now live—check it out for the latest updates, opportunities, and insights from the innovation ecosystem.

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