Edmonton Unlimited reveals Launch Party startups

Zylotex co-founder Lelia Lawson spoke on a panel at Edmonton Unlimited in June. Her company is one of 10 that will be celebrated at Launch Party during Edmonton Startup Week in October. (Facebook)

The 10 companies to be showcased at Launch Party during Edmonton Startup Week span health, food, fibre, aviation, defence, and — of course — all things AI.

The startups were chosen from among 59 applicants, "highlighting the depth and momentum of Edmonton's growing tech and startup community," Edmonton Unlimited said in its Aug. 12 announcement. The "10 companies to watch" are as follows:

The companies were selected by Ashif Mawji of ScaleGood Fund, Yasmine Al-Hussein of Yaletown Partners, and Aroon Sequeira of Valuepath Partners.

The 10 companies will make their pitches at the Edmonton Startup Week Kickoff on Oct. 5, and they will be celebrated at the 17th edition of Launch Party on Oct. 8.

This file has updated with further details from the official announcement.