Why Calgary
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#1
Fastest-growing tech hub in North America
CBRE Tech Talent Report, 2025
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$6.7B
Value of Calgary’s startup ecosystem
Startup Genome, 2025
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Highest
Per capita head office concentration in Canada
FP500 Database, 2024
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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.
Key industries
Aerospace
Test, manufacture, and operate in Calgary’s aviation hub.
Agribusiness
Global food companies enjoy direct access to a strong agricultural base.
Defence
Calgary's defence and dual-use technologies industry is prepared to support the value chain.
Digital and creative
Game development, VFX and content tech with cross-industry demand.
Film and TV
We’ve got the studios, crews and locations to help creators dream big.
Energy and environment
Canada's energy capital with unmatched depth across the energy value chain.
Financial services
Fintech entrepreneurs are revolutionizing paytech, blockchain and bitcoin.
Health and life sciences
Over 120 companies are delivering innovations in human, animal and environmental health.
Technology
Product engineering, AI/data and cybersecurity at scale.
Transportation and logistics
Solving global supply chain challenges with scale, speed and connectivity.
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Featured stories
Local Calgary events
May 25, 2026
Corb Lund at Ranchman's
May 25 - 27, 2026
Calgary Game & Collectors Show
May 30, 2026
Stairs of Strength
May 30, 2026
Aviation Career Days
May 30-31, 2026
FutureFWD Innovation Fair
June 2, 2026
Valve World Calgary Expo & Conference 2026
June 3, 2026
June 6, 2026
Platform Pre-Accelerator Showcase
June 10, 2026
Plug and Play Innovation Invitational
June 11, 2026
The Martin Boys
July 9, 2026
RBC Race for the Kids 2026
September 13, 2026
qConnect 2026
October 21, 2026