Thriving Sectors in the Edmonton Region

Discover industry sectors that are driving innovation and growth in the Edmonton Region. 

AI and Technology

The Edmonton Region is home to Amii (the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute), one of three Canadian AI centres of excellence and part of the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy.   The Region has a strong track record of solving global challenges through cutting-edge technology. Home to pioneering research institutions, exciting tech companies, and…

TOP 5

GLOBALLY IN AI RESEARCH

#1

IN CANADA FOR ENGINEERING TALENT

2ND

MOST AFFORDABLE TECH SECTOR IN NORTH AMERICA

8%

PROVINCIAL CORPORATE TAX RATE – ONE OF THE LOWEST IN NORTH AMERICA


Clean Technology

The Edmonton Region is leading Canada in clean energy technologies because of its strong innovation ecosystem, a commitment to sustainability, a history of industry collaboration and investment, and a large pool of highly skilled talent. The Region is Canada’s energy powerhouse and boasts some of the best renewable resources in…

#1

THE EDMONTON REGION IS HOME TO THE WORLD’S LARGEST LOW CARBON HYDROGEN ENERGY FACILITY

#1

THE WORLD’S LARGEST CARBON CAPTURE AND SEQUESTRATION PROJECT IS LOCATED IN THE EDMONTON REGION

90% SUNNY DAYS

THE EDMONTON REGION HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST PERCENTAGES OF SUNNY DAYS ANNUALLY

#1

ALBERTA HAS MORE ENGINEERS PER CAPITA THAN ANY OTHER PROVINCE IN CANADA


Food and Agriculture

The Edmonton Metropolitan Region’s agricultural sector is built on a foundation of sustainability, productivity and innovation.  The sector includes a robust and well-developed value chain — with everything from research and development to primary food production to full scale creation and adoption of new technologies. The Region’s innovative capabilities are amplified by its…

52MILLION

ACRES OF FARMLAND ACROSS ALBERTA

$3BILLION

OF FOOD PRODUCTS ARE SHIPPED FROM THE EDMONTON REGION ANNUALLY

#2

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA RANKED 2ND IN CANADA FOR AGRICULTURE SCIENCES

4,655+

FARM OPERATIONS IN THE REGION


Global Logistics

The Edmonton Region is a nexus point for business exports and global logistics. Canada’s 15 free trade agreements across 51 countries, opens access to 1.5 billion consumers, making the Edmonton Region your supply chain solution  The Region’s port access, extensive railway networks, connection to strategic road transportation corridors, the Edmonton…

$4 billion

in trade across the CANAMEX Trade Corridor

#1

1st airport in Canada to secure CEIV Pharma Certification

16

Rail intermodal and storage facilities

24/7

Operational hours at Edmonton International Airport


Life Sciences

Life science companies in the Edmonton Region are part of a strong, growing, and tight-knit community working at the cutting edge of scientific breakthroughs.   Researchers in the Region are at the forefront of discoveries in diabetes, virology, precision health, artificial intelligence, and more. We are home to world-class research…

#5

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA RANKS 5TH IN CANADA FOR LIFE SCIENCES AND MEDICINE

200%

GROWTH IN BIOTECH RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT SPENDING SINCE 2014

TOP 5

UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA AMONG TOP FIVE GLOBALLY IN AI RESEARCH

#1

HOME TO THE LARGEST CONSORTIUM OF VIROLOGISTS IN CANADA