The Creative Coast Advantage

Newfoundland and Labrador’s Capital Region

A Strategic Location for Industry, Innovation, and Talent

Newfoundland and Labrador’s capital region offers a compelling environment where strategic geography, research depth, skilled talent, and globally relevant industries intersect. Located on the eastern edge of North America, the region provides direct access to global markets, real-world testing environments, and a collaborative business ecosystem that supports the growth of ocean innovation, technology development, energy advancement, aerospace and defence operations.

1. Strategic Geographic Advantage

The region’s North Atlantic location enables international connectivity, access to real environmental conditions, and operational advantages for ocean, energy, and defence industries.

2. Resource-Rich Industry Base

Oceans, technology, energy, aerospace and defence form a cohesive network with decades of experience in marine operations, offshore engineering, digital innovation, and mission-critical systems.

3. Industry-Driven Research and Development

A powerful setting for applied science, simulation, and commercialization created through the largest concentration of ocean technology testing facilities in the world.

4. Highly-Skilled and Specialized Workforce

The workforce includes engineers, subject matter experts, skilled trades, and operators trained through post-secondary institutions and shaped by real-world environmental industry needs.

5. Connected Living

Industry, government, and academia align to offer investors a right-sized, results-oriented ecosystem, paired with a coastal lifestyle and cultural vibrancy that creates a connected community.

The Capital Region Advantage

Newfoundland and Labrador's capital region is where industry strength, harsh environment testing and cutting-edge research and development converge with a highly-skilled workforce and a collaborative mission-ready culture.