An energy and technology powerhouse in Western Canada, Alberta is a province of entrepreneurs and visionaries. A place where people think big and fearlessly follow their ambitions.

With the world’s third largest oil & gas reserves, Alberta has long been a leading developer and exporter of petroleum industry technologies. This has provided the springboard for a tech industry that has expanded far beyond oil & gas.

Alberta tech companies are steadily flexing their muscle on the world stage, and attracting international attention for a diverse range of innovative technologies. It is home to the internationally renowned Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute and Google Deep Mind’s first research base outside of the UK.

The province has long had one of Canada’s highest standards of living and lowest tax regimes. It is a market that is too important to ignore.

For more information on Alberta’s competitive advantages, investment opportunities and business connections, visit Invest Alberta.

Alberta is the home of

1,373 technology companies

2% small business tax rate

favours startups

Most High Growth Companies in Canada: 5% of Alberta companies are classified as high growth companies in terms of employment.

383 major corporate headquarters

The fastest growing population in North America: 22% between 2006 – 2016

Highest Human Development Index in Canada

Lowest overall taxation rate in Canada for businesses and employees

Canada’s highest post-secondary completion rate: 64%

Among the lowest median single family home prices among Canada’s major cities: $489,700

Ranked World’s 5th Best Place to Live – Global Livability Ranking.

Source: investalberta.ca

Alberta is the home of:

1,373 technology companies
(source: Alberta Enterprise)
Google Deep Mind’s first research base outside of the UK
Canada’s National Institute of Nanotechnology (NINT)

The Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (AMII)
The Alberta Centre for Advanced MNT Products (ACAMP)

StartAlberta.com: Access to Alberta Deal Flow

Why invest in Alberta