About OCIF

The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund was created by the City of Calgary in 2018 with a mandate to accelerate diversification and strengthen our economy. In 2025, City Council invested an additional $60 million in the fund, reinforcing OCIF's role as a key tool for growing Calgary's economy.

Above: OCIF, in partnership with the Government of Alberta, is investing up to $4.15 million to establish the Alberta Logistics Centre of Excellence—strengthening Calgary's transportation and logistics sector. Read more

HOW OCIF WORKS

WE FIND, FUEL AND FOSTER THE FUTURE

We’re shaping Calgary’s economic future by finding opportunities with the greatest potential benefit to the city, fuelling those opportunities with capital and fostering their success by integrating each investment into a network of resources and people.

WE’RE NOT LEAVING CALGARY'S ECONOMY TO CHANCE

As Calgary grows toward two million people, OCIF’s strategic investments are helping ensure our economy is inclusive, resilient and future-ready.

OCIF’S STRATEGY

OUR INVESTMENT APPROACH

Our investments align with priorities in Calgary’s economic action plan – Uplook. This community-owned and created strategy is made of five connected focus areas that work to create a better economic future for all in our city.

OCIF also plays a key role in implementing Calgary’s Innovation Strategy, which is our city’s roadmap to become the innovation capital of Canada. We leverage these frameworks to make targeted investments that advance Calgary's key sectors, workforce and innovation ecosystem.

ocif life sciences innovation hub investment lab — Above: OCIF’s $8.5 million investment in the Life Sciences Innovation Hub has attracted private investment, supported hundreds of companies and created jobs in Calgary’s life sciences sector. Read more

Leadership

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

OCIF’s final funding decisions are made by a 14‑member volunteer board of directors, comprised of local business leaders and two Calgary City Council representatives. OCIF staff support this work by finding opportunities, evaluating project applications and recommending investments.