Invest Alberta

Thank you to everyone who joined Invest Alberta's Regional Investment Initiative workshop in Leduc alongside MLA Brandon Lunty. With support from the Leduc, Nisku & Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce, the session brought local partners together to explore investment-ready opportunities and strengthen alignment on regional priorities. The discussion concluded with clear, actionable steps that help the Leduc region compete for and attract meaningful investment that supports the community’s long-term vision. Effective investment attraction is a team effort. The Regional Investment Initiative proactively brings together regional partners to enhance Alberta’s ability to identify high-value opportunities and to show up to investment opportunities as one team. strengthen regional partnerships across the province. Discover how Invest Alberta is strengthening regional partnerships throughout Alberta: https://lnkd.in/gMBRMUeP #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #RegionalInvestmentInitiative #EconomicDevelopment #TeamAlberta Leduc, Nisku & Wetaskiwin Regional Chamber of Commerce | City of Leduc | Leduc County | City of Beaumont | Beaumont Chamber of Commerce | Government of Alberta Food Centre | Supreena Sekhon | Ian Large CAIP | Siao Yong | Jordan Walker

A new partnership between Alberta and Canada will position the country as a global energy superpower. Canada and Alberta have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that aims to advance multiple ambitious large-scale projects. This agreement will shape Canada's future and strengthen economic opportunities in Alberta and Western Canada. The MOU realizes the tremendous potential in Alberta's energy sector and the role the province plays in renewable and traditional energy, as well as in carbon capture innovation. The MOU emphasizes the engagement of Indigenous Peoples through meaningful consultation toward advancing economic opportunities through Indigenous ownership and partnerships. The MOU establishes a joint commitment to build the infrastructure needed for Canada to compete globally. Key opportunities include: - Large-scale AI data centres with thousands of megawatts of new computing power to support Canada’s sovereign digital economy. - New private-sector led pipelines with greater access to Asian markets, strengthening Canada’s energy security and economic independence. - Extend federal ITCs and other policy supports to encourage large-scale CCUS investments, such as Pathways Plus, one of the world's largest carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) projects, allowing Alberta to export oil with some of the world's lowest carbon intensity. - Major transmission interties with British Columbia and Saskatchewan, enabling lower-cost power access across Western Canada. This grid enhancement will help power both domestic industry and energy-intensive export opportunities. Under this partnership, both governments will streamline regulatory processes, align long-term carbon pricing frameworks, expand clean energy development, and reinforce the grid required to power next-generation industries including AI, critical minerals, CCUS, and advanced manufacturing. Alberta and Canada will continue working closely with Indigenous Peoples, neighbouring provinces, industry leaders, and other key stakeholders to move these projects forward responsibly. This collaboration reinforces Big Bold Alberta’s role in creating the conditions for high-impact, high-value investments that advance Canada’s economic strength. #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #Alberta #Canada

Communities feel investment long before the headlines catch up. A robotics expansion powering skilled jobs. A clean tech breakthrough in Innisfail. These aren’t abstract numbers. They’re the early signals of stronger main streets, steadier local budgets, and new opportunities that stick.  This month’s newsletter pulls together the projects reshaping Alberta's economic map, including: - CN and Congebec Inc. strengthening North America’s cold chain  - Airhive opening one of the world’s lowest-cost direct air capture systems  - Major boosts in energy innovation, biopharma, advanced manufacturing, and agri-food. If you want a quick read on where confidence is rising and why companies keep choosing Alberta, this edition captures the pulse. Look at the stories shaping the province’s next chapter 👇 https://lnkd.in/gAic593N  👉 Subscribe now to get each issue delivered to your inbox: https://lnkd.in/gfbSsZAv 

🌱 One of the world’s largest and lowest-cost direct air capture systems is now underway in Alberta. Read more -https://lnkd.in/gjY2NyuT UK-based Airhive has officially begun operations at its new direct air capture (DAC) facility in Innisfail, marking another advancement in Alberta’s growing clean technology ecosystem. As part of the Deep Sky Alpha project, Airhive's facility is capturing CO₂ directly from the atmosphere at significantly lower costs. Once fully operational, Airhive expects the cost of DAC credits from its system to fall below $500 per tonne, a major reduction in a sector where prices have typically remained near $1,000 per tonne. This milestone highlights the advantages of developing carbon removal technologies in a jurisdiction with strong public and private sector support, world-class industrial infrastructure, clear regulations, and a business-friendly environment. Airhive plans to build a larger facility in Alberta that will capture CO2 and supply carbon credits to companies with net-zero targets. Alberta continues to emerge as a launchpad for breakthrough technologies that strengthen the province’s clean energy ecosystem and diversify the economy. Read the full News Release to learn more - https://lnkd.in/gjY2NyuT #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #CleanTech #DirectAirCapture #CarbonRemoval

📈 Alberta’s workforce is young and growing. With a median age of 38.1 and the fastest-growing 18-to-24 demographic in Canada, Alberta’s talent pipeline is future-proof. 👩🎓 Alberta boasts one of the youngest populations in Canada and makes up the country’s most educated workforce. With strong interprovincial migration, the province continues to elevate its position as a destination for skilled, adaptable talent. Access to skilled talent is quickly becoming a key component for North America’s competitiveness. Invest Alberta connects global investors with specialized talent programs, academic partnerships, and workforce pathways that empower sustainable businesses. 🔗 Discover Canada’s home for top talent and workforce productivity - https://lnkd.in/gD9SrpqR #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #Talent #Workforce #Canada  

Thank you to all who joined Invest Alberta’s Regional Investment Initiative workshop in the Drayton Valley area alongside Minister Andrew Boitchenko.   Strong local partnerships and clarity on Alberta’s future create meaningful opportunities for high-impact investments. In this session, we identified investment-ready opportunities and shared practical next steps that will help the Drayton Valley area compete for and attract meaningful investments, aligned with the region's vision. Investment attraction works best when we move together as Team Alberta. Through the Regional Investment Initiative, communities across Alberta are fast-tracking investment opportunities and building momentum towards long-term economic success. Discover how Invest Alberta collaborates with communities across the province: https://lnkd.in/gMBRMUeP #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #RegionalInvestmentInitiative #EconomicDevelopment #TeamAlberta Town of Devon | Brazeau County | Town of Thorsby | Town of Calmar, Village of Warburg| Parkland County | Leduc County | Town of Drayton Valley | Supreena Sekhon | Ian Large CAIP | Siao Yong | Jordan Walker

🌾 North America's food corridor runs through Alberta. NewCold made headlines with its $222 million investment in Coaldale, choosing Alberta for its strategic position in Canada's food supply network.  The facility strengthens food security and supply chain resilience across the region.    "We recognize Alberta's growing importance in North America's food supply chain, so developing a facility in the province is a key part of our strategic global expansion." – Bram Hage, Founder and CEO, NewCold.   The investment decision is a testament to Alberta's infrastructure advantages and business-friendly environment. From initial site visit to location selection, the process took fewer than 30 days – unprecedented progress for major investment decisions.    Discover how Alberta supports global market opportunities - https://lnkd.in/g82FNVpq    #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #FoodSecurity #SupplyChain #ColdStorage

Did you know? Alberta is home to over 900 clean technology companies across various industries, including traditional energy, hydrogen, Carbon Capture, Use and Storage (CCUS), agriculture, and more! What sets Alberta apart? ⚡️ Decades of experience in energy, spanning both traditional and emerging technologies. 🛣️ A comprehensive, modern, and continually evolving energy infrastructure. 🏦 Capital with a deep understanding of large-scale energy investments. Alberta builds on its legacy with innovations in CCUS and low-carbon hydrogen production, strengthening our reputation as Canada’s energy capital. 🔗 Learn about Alberta’s unprecedented opportunities for clean technology companies – https://lnkd.in/gW_JsXwp #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #CleanTech #EnergyTransition #Sustainability  

Invest Alberta joined ecosystem partners in attending Calgary Economic Development’s 2026 Economic Outlook, exploring long-term economic development priorities for Alberta’s largest city. Calgary is prioritizing innovation by reducing regulatory barriers and adopting a long-term planning approach that looks decades ahead. These priorities strengthen the foundation for accelerated trade growth and continued business expansion across the province. Invest Alberta continues to collaborate closely with ecosystem partners to advance opportunities that diversify Alberta’s economy through high-impact investments.   #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #Calgary #EconomicDevelopment #YYC

Alberta's tech sector continues to attract world-class investments.   Three major announcements in fiscal year 2024/25 demonstrate the province's growing appeal for technology companies:   🔹 eStruxture Data Centers's $750 million data centre   🔹 Bitdeer (NASDAQ: BTDR)'s $50 million blockchain facility   🔹 Edgecom Energy's AI-driven energy management expansion   These investments position Alberta as a hub for digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and advanced computing solutions.   From data centres to blockchain operations, Alberta provides the infrastructure, talent, and business environment tech companies need to scale globally.   #InvestAlberta #BigBoldAlberta #DataCenters #Alberta