AI and Technology

Semiconductor Manufacturing

The Edmonton Region is a major manufacturing center and boasts the highest per capita manufacturing sales in the country

Advancing the future of semiconductor manufacturing

A talented workforce combined with supportive infrastructure offers a lot of opportunity for semiconductor manufacturing. The Region is home to renowned research institutions and cutting-edge facilities like nanoFab provide the supportive ecosystem and expertise for this rapidly growing sector.  

This, combined with Canada’s stable and secure environment and Alberta’s business-friendly policies and taxes, provide some obvious advantages for nearshoring your semiconductor manufacturing facilities.  

50% OF ALBERTA’S MANUFACTURING OUTPUT IS BASED IN THE EDMONTON REGION
#1 IN CANADA FOR ENGINEERING TALENT
2 SPECIALIZED NANO CENTRES ARE LOCATED IN THE EDMONTON REGION
$1 TRILLION INDUSTRY BY THE END OF THE 2030

Why choose the Edmonton Region for semiconductor manufacturing?

A thriving ecosystem, cutting edge research, reliable power supply and abundance of natural resources helps the sector to thrive.

Innovation hub for AI and advanced manufacturing

The Edmonton Region is a global leader in AI research, ranked top five globally. This concentration of AI talent and research creates significant opportunities for semiconductor companies to leverage AI in design, manufacturing processes, and testing, driving innovation and efficiency.

Strategic location for nearshoring

Leverage Canada's 15 free trade agreements with 51 countries which translates into access to 1.5 billion consumers. Canada's resilient supply chains and competitive tariff structure ensure smooth operations and cost savings.

Sustainable operations

Alberta offers abundant renewable energy resources like net-zero hydrogen and solar, providing semiconductor companies with clean energy to power their operations.

The Edmonton Region is home to

Leading ecosystem partners

Discover organizations that are driving innovation and growth in the Region’s semiconductor manufacturing sector

Access global markets

Trade agreements that provide access to 1.5 billion customers worldwide

NAFTA/CUSMA

North American Free Trade Agreement or Canada-United States-Mexico

CETA

The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union

CPTPP

The Comprehensive an Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership

We'd love to connect with you

If you have any questions, require further information, or would like to book a consultation, please send us a message.

Angelica Menck

Senior Manager, Business Development, AI & Tech

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