New Brunswick's Tech Scene

A Look in the Past 

New Brunswick is a small place where big things happen. With just over 750,000 people, this province has produced some of Canada’s most remarkable tech success stories.

Take Q1 Labs and Radian6, two homegrown companies that caught the attention of industry giants. Their acquisitions by IBM and Salesforce, respectively, totaled over $1 billion. In 2021, Introhive, a CRM powerhouse based in Fredericton, made history with a $100 million USD funding round, the largest ever for a New Brunswick company. These headline-making wins did not happen by chance. They are the result of 30 years of tech evolution, turning New Brunswick into a mature, supportive, and innovative ecosystem. The roots of this success stretch back to the 1980s, when NBTel became a global telecom leader and the province pioneered e-government, setting the stage for future innovation.

Today, New Brunswick is home to global tech players like IBM, Salesforce, and Siemens, while industries like advanced manufacturing, geomatics, ocean tech, digital health, and energy continue to drive groundbreaking innovation. One of the province’s most strategic strengths is cybersecurity. From ambitious startups to blue-chip companies and the world-renowned Canadian Institute of Cybersecurity at UNB, New Brunswick is a recognized leader in this critical field.

Education fuels this ecosystem. UNB, the first university in Canada with a Faculty of Computer Science, leads the charge alongside nine other post-secondary institutions offering digitally focused programs. Their graduates power our growing tech industry, ensuring a steady pipeline of talent. Beyond education, New Brunswick boasts a thriving innovation network. Organizations like TechImpact, NBIF, PropelICT, ONB, ACOA, Venn, Planet Hatch, and Block One provide funding, mentorship, and acceleration to bold startups and entrepreneurs. With decades of experience scaling companies from idea to exit, this province knows how to start up, scale up, and win big.

And there has never been a better time to be here. Remote work and quality of life matter more than ever, and New Brunswick offers both alongside a tight-knit, collaborative tech community that welcomes talent, innovation, and ambition with open arms. Whether you are a student, entrepreneur, or business leader with big dreams, there is a place for you here. Are you ready to be part of it?