Calgary is poised for a vibrant future.
The Opportunity Calgary Investment Fund (OCIF) is committed to finding, fueling and fostering opportunities with unparalleled potential, with the 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 10x return on funding committed. To date, this has spurred up to an impressive $878 million in economic activity. Our investments, totaling $83.9 million across 28 projects, have yielded:
* as of May 2024
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3,300 jobs
Over 3,300 jobs created or retained
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809 companies
809 companies created and scaled
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$30 million
$30 million in additional leveraged funding from government partners
OCIF was instrumental in building the Life Sciences Innovation Hub and diversifying Calgary’s economy.
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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OCIF in the news
CALGARY’S AEROSPACE INNOVATION HUB PROPELS FORWARD WITH $3.9 MILLION INVESTMENT
March 11, 2024
OCIF INVESTS IN THE KNOWLEDGE SOCIETY TO DEVELOP THE WORKFORCE OF THE FUTURE
March 6, 2024
OCIF INVESTS IN THE CALGARY ENTERTAINMENT ARTS PRODUCTION HUB AT BOW VALLEY COLLEGE
November 16, 2023