Advanced-technology startup companies are the building blocks of our growing knowledge-based economy, and are a key component of the fastest-growing sectors in the developed world.  Creating companies to be based in the Edmonton region guarantees job creation, economic diversification and longterm benefits for the local community.  TEC Edmonton has two core programs to help grow technology ventures.

Visit our Programs section for details on:

JumpStart - the Company Development Program:

JumpStart is dedicated to helping launch and grow technology-based startup companies by providing access to expert advice, facilities, financing and other vital resources. JumpStart Programs include:

• Executives-in-Residence - experienced senior managers from specific industries provide free strategic guidance, business planning, and management stewardship to qualified early stage startup companies.
• Job Bank - employment opportunities in regional advanced technology companies
• Research Transition Facility (RTF) / TEC Centre - provides services and space to help new technology companyes grow.
• TEC Source - an advisory panel that offers qualified regional technology companies and entrepreneurs free, tailored advice to help grow their businesses. 

• TEC Student Entrepreneurship Program - helps entrepreneurial students in post-secondary institutions such as the University of Alberta transform technological innovations into viable business opportunities.

Deal Generator Program:

• Increases financing activity through the facilitation of “investment readiness” for early and growth-stage, technology-based companies from all business sectors
• Provides quality, prepared entrepreneurs to investment group
• Provides quality preparedness advice to participating entrepreneurs
• Facilitates presentation of prepared entrepreneurs to suitable potential investors
• Enhances co-operation with commercial financing facilities

For entrepreneurs and inventors from the broader Edmonton community, TEC Edmonton works with our regional partners to provide support services that help make advanced-technology ventures succeed. We are also working on the single most important issue identified by early stage companies: access to seed capital and early financing support. Connecting accredited investors with qualified, prepared and growth-oriented entrepreneurs is a key focus of our programs.