stronger together

The Edmonton Regional Innovation Network (ERIN) is a coalition of organizations in the Edmonton region dedicated to supporting innovative startups and enterprises. ERIN, funded by Alberta Innovates’ Regional Innovation Network, backs service provider programs that help innovation companies enhance market readiness, profitability, and longevity. Our mission is to assist entrepreneurs in starting and growing their businesses, fostering a Regional Innovation Network (RIN) that is accessible, inclusive, and responsive to the needs of our diverse innovation ecosystem.

Membership is free and open to municipalities and organizations that support innovation, including service providers, post-secondary institutions, investors, and small businesses. Join ERIN today and be a part of Edmonton’s dynamic and supportive innovation community!

ERIN Guiding Principles: 

1. Shared Mission: ERIN members are united by a common goal: to help entrepreneurs and ventures ("Clients") launch and grow their businesses swiftly and effectively.

1. Collective Success: We believe that Clients will naturally seek assistance from multiple organizations within ERIN. Therefore, we see their achievements as a shared success, with credit attributed collectively.

2. Collaborative Support: Recognizing that ERIN organizations operate at various and sometimes overlapping stages of the startup journey, we promote open dialogue and resource sharing among all members to ensure the best possible support for our Clients.

The Benefits of Being an ERIN Member

Business Support for Members

Entrepreneur members can access one marketing-related support reimbursement of 5% of the total cost, not exceeding $20,000 annually. Use the link below to submit a request for reimbursement.

Other Benefits at a glance

Programs and Events Discount: While every effort is made to improve the accessibility of ERIN-funded events and programs by offering them free—should there be a registration fee for any event or program funded by ERIN, then members qualify for a 10% discount of that fee with a cap of 50 members for any one event.

Access to other Start-up Programs: ERIN members can access Denton’s Startup Program at a discounted rate. Dentons Startup Program provides legal services to Canadian entrepreneurs to scale their business. Other conditions apply, so be sure to read the booklet linked above.

ERIN Membership Survey 2024

The ERIN 2024 Membership Survey results are in! Our diverse community, comprising industry professionals, academic researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs, has shared invaluable insights. From networking opportunities to exclusive access to resources and events, our members highlighted the benefits and impact of being part of ERIN. Additionally, our members have identified key areas for improvement, including expanding mentorship programs, enhancing communication channels, and increasing the frequency and variety of collaborative events. Explore the infographic below to see the survey results.