5 billion devices protected. By Google. In Montréal.

At a glance

• Global headquarters: Mountain View, California, United States
• Sectors: artificial intelligence and cybersecurity
• Established in Greater Montréal since 2004
• Growth: from 3 to 350 employees in 20 years
• Flagship initiative: Google DeepMind, a world-class AI research lab

Twenty years of digital innovation

Google has chosen Greater Montréal to leverage a deep regional talent pool in artificial intelligence and cybersecurity, world-class research infrastructure, and a world-renowned academic ecosystem. The local team develops advanced cybersecurity tools and works closely with local experts to advance machine learning research and design solutions integrated into its global products.

Since 2004, Google has experienced sustained growth in Montréal, expanding from three “Googlers” to a team of more than 350 employees. Today, Montréal-based teams play a strategic role across several key areas of information technology.

With Google Safe Browsing, the company helps protect more than 5 billion devices worldwide, strengthening digital security on a global scale.

A long-term commitment to artificial intelligence

A major milestone in the company’s Montréal activities came in 2016 with the opening of Google Brain (now known as Google DeepMind), a leading-edge artificial intelligence research lab.

This landmark investment marked the beginning of a series of structuring initiatives in AI in the city and helped position Montréal as one of the world’s leading hubs for artificial intelligence research.

A catalyst for Google and for the local economy

Google’s presence in Greater Montréal generates lasting benefits for Québec’s economy and technology ecosystem:

• Collaborates with the local ecosystem with support for key initiatives such as the creation of Ax.c (an innovative entrepreneurship hub) as well as numerous startups across Québec through the Google for Startups program
• Strengthens Montréal’s position as a cybersecurity hub, notably through its work against cyberthreats via the Threat Analysis Group and its partnership with IMC2
• Supports the growth of multiple Québec industries that rely on Google’s expertise in cybersecurity, AI and cloud computing
• Accelerates research and technology transfer, particularly through collaboration with Mila, the Québec Artificial Intelligence Institute
• Contributes to the digital transformation of businesses across Québec

Join Montréal’s tech ecosystem

Greater Montréal is home to a mature and dynamic technology ecosystem, driven by the presence of global leaders like Google in strategic fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and software development.

Learn more about Greater Montréal’s competitive advantages and investment opportunities.