An Emerging
Biotech Hub
The Edmonton region is experiencing expansive growth in its life sciences ecosystem, providing lab space, and resources to biotech companies in all stages of development.
Globally ranked
Startup ecosystem ranked as a “global one to watch” by Startup Genome
Low tax environment
The Edmonton region boasts no provincial tax and Canada's lowest corporate income tax rates
The centre of Alberta’s life science sector
Approximately 2/3 of Alberta’s life science companies are located in the Edmonton region
200% growth
Biotech research and development spending in the Edmonton region has tripled since 2014, with an expected $1.3 billion spend by 2025
The Best Investment
in North America
The Edmonton region is simply the greatest place to invest in pharmaceutical projects and health advancements. The region’s competitive advantages, like low cost of living, a future-focused workforce, and an established life sciences sector means accelerated results.
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The Edmonton Region
Has What it Takes
At the cutting edge of biotech, the Edmonton region is well-positioned as a pharmaceutical R&D and manufacturing hub.
Young & diverse talent pool
A future-focused workforce thanks to a pool of talent fed by a world-class education system
Thriving AI ecosystem
Home to the Alberta Machine Intelligence Institute (Amii) and the University of Alberta – ranked 2nd in North America for AI research and a global leader in machine learning
CEIV Pharma Certified
Edmonton International Airport (YEG) is the first airport in Canada to be CEIV Pharma certified by the International Air Transport Association (IATA)
Li Ka Shing Institute of Virology
The institution partners with more than 65 global firms across more than 20 countries and is home to the largest consortium of virologists in Canada
Andrew MacIsaac
CEO, Applied Pharmaceutical Innovation (API)
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The Edmonton region is the place to invest in the future. Get in touch today to learn more.
