British Columbia — A Cybersecurity Powerhouse

British Columbia (B.C.) is home to a thriving cybersecurity ecosystem, where global leaders like Absolute Software, Trulioo, Global Relay, Certn, Fortinet and Intel drive innovation and security excellence. British Columbia offers a dynamic talent pool and a growing culture of innovation in the Metro Vancouver region, which hosts the second‑largest concentration of tech talent in Canada¹.

Mastercard’s Global Intelligence & Cyber Centre of Excellence anchors B.C. as a hub for cyber‑security innovation.

$2.5 B in cumulative venture‑capital funding went to B.C. firms in 2024, reflecting strong investor confidence.

Six of the top‑ten global software companies have a presence here—including Microsoft, Amazon AWS & IBM.

Prime Location & Globally Connected



  • Strategic west‑coast position offers time‑zone and logistics advantages for global business.
  • The shared “Pacific Tech Time Zone” overlaps with key markets in Europe & Asia as well as the U.S. west coast.
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) provides non‑stop flights to more than 65 international destinations.
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A Tech‑Talent Magnet


British Columbia attracts some of the best tech talent in the world. Our highly educated, culturally diverse workforce tackles complex challenges and pushes boundaries.


  • Metro Vancouver boasts Canada’s highest concentration of software engineers and more R&D specialists than San Francisco, Boston or Seattle.
  • B.C. and federal immigration programs streamline access to specialised international talent.
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Business‑friendly Climate



  • The general corporate income‑tax rate is 27 % — competitive across the G20 and North America.
  • Operating costs are up to 35 % lower than in other west‑coast tech hubs such as San Francisco.
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Spotlight on BC’s Economic Regions

British Columbia has eight distinct economic regions, each with advantages in various sectors. Diverse communities, an energetic and educated workforce, an abundance of natural resources, and an unmatched quality of life make B.C. naturally easy to love. Explore more about the three key economic regions active in the cybersecurity industry—Metro Vancouver, Vancouver Island, and Kelowna—below.

As Canada’s west‑coast business capital and the heart of the province’s technology ecosystem, the Metro Vancouver region welcomes top companies and skilled talent to our thriving tech ecosystem in a globally connected region known for its unmatched quality of life.

With world‑class innovators, lower operating costs than competing cities and a business‑friendly environment, this is where tech companies looking to make an impact come to scale and succeed.

In Good Company: Top companies in the region include Amazon, Cisco Systems, Fortinet, Fujitsu, MasterCard, Microsoft, Salesforce, and SAP
70 cybersecurity companies headquartered in the region
$1.7 billion USD invested in cybersecurity firms headquartered in the Metro Vancouver region from 2020 to 2024
B.C.’s economic powerhouse, accounting for 60 % of the province’s population and over 63 % of its GDP
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Invest Vancouver, the Metro Vancouver region’s economic development service, simplifies your path to success by providing in‑depth data, direct access to decision‑makers, and connections to funding and talent.

Invest Vancouver offers free, concierge services to make it easy for businesses to expand and thrive in the Metro Vancouver region. Connect with our team via email or the contact form below to learn more.

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