British Columbia (B.C.) has strong roots in digital entertainment and some of the highest technology sector growth rates in the country. We are a burgeoning hub for augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) companies. Vancouver’s virtual and augmented reality sector is the second largest in the world, trailing only the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
There are 260+ immersive technology companies in B.C., second only to Silicon Valley
DigiBC (2021)B.C. immersive technology companies generated $2.3B in annual revenues
DigiBC (2021)B.C. accounts for 35% of all AR/VR revenue activity in Canada
BC Business (2020)An aptitude for innovation, a pool of highly skilled labour, and a West Coast lifestyle that attracts talent from around the world brings countless possibilities to investors, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.
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