We are looking for Alberta businesses or startups looking for a creative solution to a challenge they've been wrestling with!
The Experience Ventures Innovation Challenge is back — and this year, students from all Edmonton post-secondary institutions will be teaming up to tackle real-world problems faced by local companies.
This is a chance to collaborate with emerging innovators while gaining meaningful, low-risk insights for your business. Companies provide a real challenge that could be solved through a software or hardware product or technology-enabled idea — and student teams spend a month developing creative solutions with mentorship from experienced innovators.
At the end of the challenge, you’ll hear their pitches, explore what they’ve created, and—if the solution fits—you have the option to continue working with the team through a six-month paid contract.
Why participate?
💡 Fresh, creative perspectives on a real business challenge
🧪 Low-risk innovation and problem-solving
🌱 Access to a motivated future talent pipeline
🏙️ Visibility as a company that supports Edmonton’s innovation community
🚀 Potential for actionable, implementable solutions
If your organization has a challenge that could benefit from new ideas and student ingenuity, I’d love to connect you with the organizing team.
📩 Reach out directly:
Daniel Taylor – dvtaylor@ualberta.ca
Ellen Tam – ehtam@ualberta.ca
Janice Baskin – janice@edmontonrin.ca
Let’s help students gain real experience while helping Alberta companies innovate.
