From Pilot to Procurement: How Startups Can Do Business with the City

​Join the City of Edmonton for an inside look at how local startups and entrepreneurs can access municipal procurement opportunities. Navigating government processes can feel overwhelming, but this high-level session is designed to demystify the procurement experience and help you position your business for success.

​In this session, we will cover:

• ​Navigating the City: Learn how the Business Friendly Edmonton team can help streamline your journey by connecting you with the right contacts, and helping you navigate City processes and departments.

• ​City as a Lab: Discover how this program creates opportunities for businesses to test and validate solutions directly within real-world City operational environments.

• ​Municipal Procurement: Get clear, practical guidance on how procurement works, how to get your startup vendor-ready, and where to find contract opportunities.

​Whether you are an established business seeking municipal contracts, or a local innovator looking to pilot a solution, this session will provide a clear roadmap to get you started.