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 is home to a growing video game community supported by industry‑aligned education, accessible incubators, and programs designed to help studios scale—making it an ideal place to expand your video game studio.

Growth in PEI

Population: As of July 1, 2025, Prince Edward Island’s population is estimated at 182,657, reflecting continued strong in migration and marking another record high for the province.

Economic Performance: PEI posted the fastest provincial GDP growth in 2024 at +3.6%, continuing its long running trend of outpacing national growth in most of the past decade.

Your Studio Works Here

• Skilled, industry‑ready talent. PEI’s ICT workforce is supported by strong training pipelines at UPEI  and Holland College.
• Connected industry ecosystem. Join PEI IT Alliance, VideogamesPEI, and CreativePEI for community, networking, and industry support. The Foundry: PEI’s tech co‑working hub, is a central workspace for IT companies, professionals, startups, and remote workers, operated through the PEI IT Alliance to support collaboration and growth.
• Hiring support. Eligible employers can access Canada’s only video game Labour Rebate, offering up to 25% back on eligible new full‑time positions. Companies operating on PEI are eligible for many other support programs including marketing, capital, and export related supports.
• Global‑level experience. PEI‑based developers have contributed to major franchises including The Simpsons, NBA Live, Star Wars, South Park, Mortal Kombat, Marvel/Disney titles.

PEI’s Video Game Sector:

Prince Edward Island’s video game sector is growing steadily, supported by a collaborative tech ecosystem and a strong pipeline of skilled talent. Local developers have contributed to major global franchises, and the Island’s expanding ICT workforce, backed by UPEI and Holland College, continues to supply industry‑ready professionals.

Studios benefit from a supportive community that includes VideogamesPEI, CreativePEI, and the PEI IT Alliance, which connects companies, creators, and industry partners.  The Foundry, PEI’s dedicated tech co‑working hub, provides shared workspace, opportunities for collaboration, and access to the Island’s broader IT network.

Combined with access to skilled talent, sector associations, and a rapidly growing tech environment, PEI offers game studios a strong foundation to build, scale, and succeed.

PEI’s Video Game Labour Rebate:

We offer a unique and innovative approach to help studios. A labour rebate is much more flexible than traditional tax credits.

PEI’s Video Game Labour Rebate:

• Rebate on labour expenditures based on PEI
• Easy claiming process – no complex filing
• Quarterly claiming process to ease cash flow
• No limits on job functions
• Companies are pre-approved before costs are incurred

PEI-based Video Game companies: