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the Edmonton region

Ranked the fastest growing tech ecosystem in North America (2021).

The Edmonton region, located in Western Canada, in the province of Alberta, offers tech companies the ideal scenario for growth. It is home to a lively and fast-growing innovation ecosystem, offers access to top talent, and all in a region that is also affordable.

When it comes to tech,
it's all about talent.

We are #1 in Canada for engineering talent.

‍The region is developing, attracting, and retaining some of the best talent in the world because of its highly ranked post-secondaries, high quality of life, and low cost of living. 

45,000+ tech workers

Call the Edmonton region home. One of the leading tech job markets in North America

Home to 1700+ technology companies

Including ~400 AI & ML companies

University of Alberta

is ranked 2nd in North America for AI research and the region is home to eight post-secondaries with 130,000+ students, ~30,000 students graduating every year, providing tech companies in the region access to a skilled workforce.

Significantly lower real estate costs

Tech companies in the Edmonton region are saving anywhere from $30,000 to $400,000 CAD annually for a 5,000-square-foot office space

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A booming tech sector

$209 Million

in VC funding raised in 2023

$32 billion in tech sector

revenues in Alberta

Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute

Home to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute(Amii), one of Canada's three centres of AI excellence as part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy.

The Best Investment
in North America

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With lowest corporate tax rate in North America and significantly low office rental cost in Canada, Edmonton region provides a financially attractive environment for technology investments.

Business Tax Rates in Select North American regions (2023)

Edmonton Region canada
23.0%
ontario canada
26.5%
California
USA
29.8%

Emerging
‍‍Technology sectors

We are a technology-driven region. Our R&D expertise and state-of-the-art innovation centres have driven the region to become a hub for innovation across diverse sectors

HealthTech

The Edmonton region’s R&D expertise, state of the art innovation centres, access to a diverse data set of 4.5 million people, and world-class medical infrastructure, has incubated some impressive medical technology companies.

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Digital Media & Entertainment

The region has a deep history in video game development with several AAA studios and a vibrant indie developer scene.

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Nanotechnology

The region is home to the National Research Council’s Nanotechnology research center and nanoFAB, an open-access R&D facility specializing in micro- and nanoscale fabrication and characterization. 

Agtech

From precision farming to sustainable solutions, we're cultivating the future of agriculture.

Our ecosystem brings together cutting-edge technology, top research institutions, and all in a place that can produce more food than it can consume.

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“In other major tech hubs, talent is expensive and retention is really difficult. It’s a frustrating environment for fledgling companies. I think it would have been a lot more difficult to get the momentum we developed early on if we weren’t in Edmonton. Today, Edmonton is a city of over a million people, with a really big university and a couple of colleges. The quality of the talent that comes out of these institutions is high."
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Sam Pillar

CEO, Jobber

Just a few of the tech companies that call the Edmonton region home...

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The Edmonton region is the place to invest in the future. Get in touch today to learn more.

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