AI and Technology

Made in the Edmonton Region

$55 Billion in manufacturing sales in 2022 from the Edmonton Region

Advanced manufacturing is driven by talent – something the Edmonton Region has in spades 

A highly skilled workforce, nurtured by top universities, is driving innovation in manufacturing. As an international manufacturing and cargo hub, efficient logistics infrastructure is propelling this sector forward. Explore the forces shaping the future of Canadian manufacturing.  

#1 IN CANADA FOR ENGINEERING TALENT
3RD IN CANADA FOR MANUFACTURING SALES
55% OF ALBERTA’S MANUFACTURING OUTPUT IS BASED FROM THE EDMONTON REGION
$17.93BILLION TOTAL VALUE OF EXPORTS FROM EDMONTON CMA IN 2023

The Region is a powerhouse for advanced manufacturing

We build things here. From the nano to the megaproject, and everything in between. Our skills in advanced manufacturing translate into a diverse cross-section of sectors including biotechnology, semiconductors, energy, medical devices, electronics, chemicals, and more.  

 

Building your advanced manufacturing workforce

With 130,000 students enrolled across the eight post-secondary institutions, it’s no surprise that 89% of employers are highly satisfied with the skills of workers in the Region.

A strategic hub for global manufacturing and trade

As a foreign trade zone, the Edmonton Region allows companies to ship materials and unfinished products here where they can be manufactured or assembled and sold to global markets as Canadian products within existing trade agreements.

A hotbed for advanced manufacturing innovation

World-class research institutions, innovation hubs, and university labs collaborate with industry leaders to develop cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, nanotechnology, robotics, and artificial intelligence.

The Edmonton Region is home to

Leading ecosystem partners

Discover organizations that are driving innovation and growth in the Region’s advanced 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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