Calgary is poised for a vibrant future.
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is committed to finding, fueling and fostering opportunities with unparalleled potential to bring prosperity to all Calgarians. OCIF is one of the most effective tools our city has to help ensure our economy is diversified and resilient.
OCIF's Impact
Did you know, for every dollar invested by OCIF, Calgary experiences a 9x return on funding committed. To date, this has spurred up to about an impressive $800 million in economic activity. Our investments, totaling over $83 million across 32 projects, have yielded:
* as of December 11, 2024
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3,000 jobs
Almost 3,000 jobs created or retained
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900 companies
almost 900 companies created and scaled
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$34 million
$34 million in additional leveraged funding from government partners
Through our partnership with OCIF, Plug and Play is connecting Calgary companies to our global network, helping them scale, innovate, and contribute to the city’s growth on the world stage.
OUR IMPACT IN 2023
Get insights into our achievements, explore where we're headed and how we're driving progress towards a prosperous future for all, together. Dive into our 2023 Annual Report now.
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