Graduate Entrepreneur Stream
This stream targets recent international graduates of Alberta's publicly funded post-secondary institutions who want to launch or buy a business in the province. Candidates must hold a post-graduation work permit and own at least 34% of the Alberta business. There is no fixed minimum investment or net worth; instead, expressions of interest are scored on a points grid where investment and other factors earn points.
Open
Status
Job offer
How you apply
Key requirements
| Education | Completed at least 2 years of full-time study resulting in a degree or diploma from an Alberta Advanced Education publicly funded post-secondary institution; must hold a valid PGWP when submitting the EOI. |
| Language | CLB/NCLC 7 in each skill. (minimum CLB 7) |
| Work experience | Business ownership/management experience is not mandatory but earns points on the grid. |
| Job offer | Not required |
| Ties to the province | Alberta credential and an Alberta business with at least 34% candidate ownership; any business partners must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents. |
| How you apply | Expression of Interest (EOI) — you register a profile and wait to be invited |
| Points system | Graduate Entrepreneur Stream Points Grid |
| Money — funds, net worth, investment | No minimum investment or net worth requirement; the amount invested in the business earns points on the grid. |
Summary only — requirements change and details decide real cases. Always confirm the full criteria on the official program page before applying: https://www.alberta.ca/aaip-graduate-entrepreneur-stream-eligibility (this record was verified against that source on 23 Oct 2026). This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
Score yourself on the Alberta grid
The published points calculator for this province — and the program matcher, which checks this program against your profile.
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How long will it take?
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