The Video Game Sector in PEI: Build something great in a secure business environment with one of Canada’s highest employee retention rates. Prince Edward Island’s overall business expenses are 20 to 30% lower than other North American locations (according to the KGPM’s Competitive Alternative Study) making it the perfect place to expand your video game studio.

Growth in PEI

Population: As of July 1, 2021, PEI’s population is estimated to be 164,318. This represents a 1.9% annual growth rate. Positive Growth: PEI is Canada’s only province to show continued economic growth since 2008, and that economic performance was resilient through the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as well. Wholesale trade advanced 2.8% and investment in building construction remained robust, up 7.3% on a year-to-date basis through July 2020.

Your Studio Works Here

Low-Risk Jurisdiction within Canada
Quarterly Labour Rebate for all Video Game business functions.
First office location through LaunchPadPEI
Local education programs working with industry
Skilled and available talent pool
Affordable Housing Location
Collaborative federal, provincial and municipal support

PEI’s Video Game Sector:

The video game sector in PEI continues to grow in size and prominence. Video game companies in PEI benefit from world-class mobile development talent, highly-competitive business costs, marketing and capital assistance, and partners and programs to help you succeed.

PEI’s business incubators, LaunchPad and Startup Zone, offer first-year office space, entrepreneurial services, access to investors, and sponsorship support for Canada’s Start Up Visa Program.