This interactive workshop, led by Dentons’ intellectual property and commercial practitioners, is designed to help founders and early-stage companies take stock of their IP position and identify practical next steps for protecting their IP.
This is a free, low-commitment, 2-hour workshop designed for early-stage founders who have an idea but want to pressure-test it.
Learn about effective early go to market strategies with Chris Lerohl.
Learn the key steps to legally start your business and confidently set up the foundations for operating in Alberta.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Edmonton community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your projects and ideas.
Learn the Foundations of Customer Discovery.
This is a free, low-commitment, 2-hour workshop designed for early-stage founders who have an idea but want to pressure-test it.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Edmonton community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your projects and ideas.
Strong operations create stability. Learn how to streamline your systems and build capacity so your business can grow with ease.
Member Monday is a casual, one-hour virtual session open to all ERIN members—whether you’re brand new, recently joined, or have been part of the network for a while and want to reconnect.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Edmonton community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your projects and ideas.
Chance to connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Creative Industries space, share resources in real time, and learn about ecosystem support.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Edmonton community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your projects and ideas.
Connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Manufacturing and CleanTech space.
Have an idea but not sure where to start?
This workshop provides essential knowledge about intellectual property, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets.
Have an idea but not sure where to start?
Member Monday is a casual, one-hour virtual session open to all ERIN members—whether you’re brand new, recently joined, or have been part of the network for a while and want to reconnect.
Member Monday is a casual, one-hour virtual session open to all ERIN members—whether you’re brand new, recently joined, or have been part of the network for a while and want to reconnect.
Connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Retail and E-Commerce space.
Connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the Consumer Packaged Goods space.
This session will explore how to use market research to identify growth opportunities, strengthen and expand your supply chain, and navigate logistics and manufacturing as you scale.
The session will highlight practical strategies, digital tools, and real-world considerations to help entrepreneurs build resilient, scalable operations that support sustainable international growth.
Connect with and learn from industry experts and later stage founders in the franchise business space.
Whether you're a seasoned data engineer, an analyst, or just curious about modern data platforms, this is an evening you won't want to miss.
Buying a small business could be your route to success! It’s more accessible than you may think — and #OwnersWanted can help you.
A one-hour virtual learning session to support women entrepreneurs in strengthening their company brand.
Learn how to turn your business ideas into real AI-powered tools. Just by describing what you want.
This session will explore how cultural norms, values, and communication styles shape global business interactions, from negotiations and partnerships to marketing and sales.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Edmonton community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your projects and ideas.
Bring your MVPs or prototypes to the subsequent Demo Roundtable for peer and expert feedback, ensuring a continuous refinement process enriched by diverse perspectives by ultimately leading to the development of robust and innovative solutions.
A hands on session using LEGO® Serious Play® to unlock how you think, respond, and lead through change.
Learn practical strategies to find your first customers, test your business idea, and build early momentum without a large marketing budget.
The North American Games Industry Summit, (NAGIS), 2026 brings together studio leaders, publishers, platform partners, and emerging innovators for two days of strategic insights and future‑focused discussion.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Edmonton community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your projects and ideas.
Got an idea that could strengthen Edmonton’s innovation community, but not sure where to start?
Free interactive workshops tailored for newcomer entrepreneurs.
Member Monday is a casual, one-hour virtual session open to all ERIN members—whether you’re brand new, recently joined, or have been part of the network for a while and want to reconnect.
This is a free, low-commitment, 2-hour workshop designed for early-stage founders who have an idea but want to pressure-test it.
For women entrepreneurs at any stage who want a practical, supportive space to think through their business planning.
For women entrepreneurs at any stage who want a practical, supportive space to think through their business planning.
Strengthen your startup’s financial foundation and build the knowledge you need to thrive.
Learn how to validate your business idea, research your market, and build a simple business model without getting stuck overplanning.
This session offers a deep dive into grants, government programs, loans, crowdfunding, and equity financing available across Canada.
For women entrepreneurs at any stage who want a practical, supportive space to think through their business planning.
Are you a startup looking for the right resources to scale, a business owner seeking fresh strategies, or an entrepreneur eager to explore new growth opportunities?
Connect with local entrepreneurs, and build meaningful business relationships in a welcoming and supportive environment.
Join this session presented by the Competition Bureau to learn why competition law matters to entrepreneurs and SMEs, and how to protect your business with practical compliance measures.
Whether you’re a seasoned member or new to the Edmonton community, this is the perfect opportunity to meet new people, catch up with old friends, and share your projects and ideas.
Join Edmonton Unlimited and leaders from across Canada’s innovation ecosystem for a morning conversation on what it takes to build and scale deep tech companies.
Whether you’re new to the space or looking to sharpen your approach, this course is designed to give Albertans the tools to confidently step into the startup ecosystem.
Have questions about getting your paperwork together?
Unlock the power of artificial intelligence to accelerate product development and problem-solving.
Exploring Trade and Collaboration Opportunities: Alberta–Portugal
