The ministry of jobs, economy and innovation says the overhaul of the outdated strategy, meant to shore up research and development in the province, will be ready in the coming months.
Alberta 2021 budget includes funding for tech sector as part of overall economic recovery plan
The government of Alberta has released its fiscal budget for the years 2021-22, which earmarked some funding for the province’s tech and innovation sector.
The budget set out some of the United Conservative Party (UCP) government’s previously-announced priorities for the tech sector, including optimizing the government’s investment in tech, with a focus on commercialization and job creation. The government also noted its plan to adopt a “smart approach” to innovation in order to make Alberta an attractive and competitive landscape for global high-tech investment.