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• Prodapt signs MoU with Invest Alberta, committing over $100 million in economic impact over five years.
• Prodapt to partner with Alberta’s universities and government to develop AI talent, consulting services, and next-gen tech solutions.

Prodapt, a global leader in telecom-native services and AI-led digital transformation, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Invest Alberta to establish and expand operations in the province. The partnership is expected to deliver more than $100 million in economic impact over the next five years, reinforcing Alberta’s growing position as a technology and innovation hub in North America.

The MoU marks a pivotal step in Prodapt’s North America growth strategy. As part of this collaboration, Prodapt will establish a nearshore delivery center in Alberta, focusing on cutting-edge domains such as artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital transformation. The company also plans to work closely with leading universities in Alberta to co-create AI consulting services, especially in areas like Sovereign AI, GenAI platforms, and next-generation software engineering.

“This expansion represents more than just growth it's a commitment to building lasting partnerships in one of North America's most ambitious innovation ecosystems", said Manish Vyas, CEO of Prodapt. “We’re excited to collaborate with government, academia, and local businesses to advance the future of technology and deliver meaningful impact across Alberta”.

Rick Christiaanse, CEO of Invest Alberta, emphasized that this collaboration highlights Alberta’s readiness to become a hub for AI and tech innovation. “Prodapt’s trust and collaboration help bring Alberta to the world, and equip our investors to develop global solutions based on AI technology”, he said.

Prodapt’s Chief Technology Officer, Rajiv Papneja, added that Alberta's strong academic institutions and government support make it an ideal environment for driving innovation. “Alberta serves as a catalyst for our vision around Sovereign AI and next-gen platform engineering. We’re positioned to co-create solutions in AI, automation, and cloud that will benefit both Canada and global markets".

The initiative aligns with Alberta’s strategic shift toward a knowledge-based economy rooted in digital transformation, clean energy, and technological innovation. It is expected to create high-value job opportunities for local talent, provide real-world consulting projects for students, and support workforce development in emerging tech sectors.

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Sricharan Kuppam, Prodapt’s Canada country head, noted, “This MoU lays the foundation for a nearshore delivery center that will serve our North American clients, while fostering innovation through close collaboration with local universities and government programs”.

Supporting this initiative, Alberta Innovates CEO Mike Mahon remarked, “International partnerships like these are key to diversifying and growing our economy. We couldn’t be happier to welcome Prodapt to the ecosystem”.

The agreement positions Alberta as a growing destination for global tech investments and showcases how strategic collaboration between industry, government, and academia can drive long-term innovation.