Here, we’re building what’s next.

Calgary, Alberta, Canada is the Blue Sky City. We have a diversified economy, a growing innovation ecosystem, top talent and unlimited possibilities. Calgary Economic Development unlocks it all so companies can scale with confidence and people can enjoy meaningful careers.

Why Calgary

#1

Fastest-growing tech hub in North America

CBRE Tech Talent Report, 2025
$6.7B

Value of Calgary’s startup ecosystem

Startup Genome, 2025
Highest

Per capita head office concentration in Canada

FP500 Database, 2024
Lowest

Corporate income tax rate in Canada

How we help

Calgary Economic Development works to position the Blue Sky City for long-term economic success. We support businesses at every stage of growth through:

Real estate
Site selection, data and insights, connection to local brokers, assistance with permits and licenses.

Talent
Data and insights, immigration navigation and connections to Calgary’s deep talent pool through its innovation ecosystem and post-secondaries.

Global trade
Export assistance, including trade missions, export-focused learning opportunities and market access.

Our services

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Aerial view of downtown Calgary in winter with illuminated streets and snowy foreground.

Key industries

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Aerospace

Test, manufacture, and operate in Calgary’s aviation hub.

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Agribusiness

Global food companies enjoy direct access to a strong agricultural base.

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Defence

Calgary's defence and dual-use technologies industry is prepared to support the value chain.

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Digital and creative

Game development, VFX and content tech with cross-industry demand.

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Film and TV

We’ve got the studios, crews and locations to help creators dream big.

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Energy and environment

Canada's energy capital with unmatched depth across the energy value chain.

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Financial services

Fintech entrepreneurs are revolutionizing paytech, blockchain and bitcoin.

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Health and life sciences

Over 120 companies are delivering innovations in human, animal and environmental health.

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Technology

Product engineering, AI/data and cybersecurity at scale.

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Transportation and logistics

Solving global supply chain challenges with scale, speed and connectivity.

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Leadership

Leaders gather to shape next phase of Calgary’s economic action plan

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Business Environment

Calgary’s economic development tool: The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund

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Leadership

Bright Leaders of Calgary: Steven Kwasny, MNP

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Leadership

Economic Development 101: Building Calgary’s Future

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Export

Where in the world was Calgary Economic Development?

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Export

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Local Calgary events

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Job Fair

Thursday, December 4, 2025 AT 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Promotional poster for the Jingle Mingle event at the TELUS Convention Centre in Calgary on December 13 featuring a Santa graphic and book now call to action.

Jingle Mingle

Saturday, December 13, 2025 AT 6:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Online event poster about lessons from the world's largest data centre cluster and how Alberta can build digital infrastructure and an AI economy.

OCIF invests up to $1 million in XPAND commercialization hub to accelerate defence and dual-use tech

Thursday, December 4, 2025 AT 12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Event poster for the January 22, 2026 online session From Growth to Fundable about financial planning and capital strategy for scaling founders.

Founder Finance: Financial Planning & Non-Dilutive Funding for Growth Stage Founders

Thursday, January 22, 2026 AT 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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