"We will continue to support our technology sector to reach the goal of a total GDP contribution of $2.5 billion by 2030. To achieve this target, a re-elected Liberal government will create the Provincial Technology and Innovation Strategy. Technology and innovation will elevate all industries in our Province, increasing competitiveness, productivity, and employment.

As our technology ecosystem evolves and local companies grow, startups require investment to scale up, create more jobs, and reach their full potential. As a key element of the strategy, our Liberal Government will also complete a review to ensure our funding programs are designed to meet the needs of the growing ecosystem.

Based on industry feedback to date, and through further consultation, this strategy will centralize all programs and funding support available through the provincial government, and provide assistance to leverage private investment and funding from other levels of government. The strategy will also provide transparent funding eligibility criteria, and help applicants meet those criteria and receive quicker decisions."

— Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"A re-elected Liberal government will also introduce a policy requiring the provincial government and crown corporations to prioritize local technology companies where possible, and to help ensure they are in a position to respond to requests for proposals and procurement." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Our Liberal Government will create a new Breakthrough Task Force on Defence and Arctic Opportunities to lead the Province’s growing role in Canada’s national security and Arctic strategy. The committee will bring together government, industry, and strategic partners to identify and advance defence-related opportunities for Newfoundland and Labrador, and will engage with Indigenous communities. This initiative will ensure a coordinated, proactive approach to attracting investment, securing federal procurement opportunities, strengthening local supply chains, and positioning Newfoundland and Labrador as a key hub for Arctic operations and innovation.

The Task Force will base its work around four pillars: Military Capacity and Infrastructure, Business Development and Investment Attraction, Research, Innovation and Development, and Trade Promotion in Global Markets."

— Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Our Government will leverage existing provincial funding programs by aligning efforts with national and international defence-related funding pools, and implement targeted marketing and communications strategies to brand Newfoundland and Labrador as a defence hub through outreach and trade promotion in global markets that attract global attention and investment." — Our Plan for Newfoundland and Labrador, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Work with industry to promote tech-driven solutions to problems identified in traditional industries. We will host networking sessions so innovators can showcase their innovations across the economy and work with other sectors to solve problems." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Establish a new process for the procurement of innovation by government and government-funded entities and make sure the terms and conditions attached to projects and pi- lots do not prevent local companies from accepting capital investment. Procuring innovation is not the same as procuring goods. We will take a local-first approach to ensure that local innovators have an advantage." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand the technology talent pool by training more computer scientists and providing up- skilling opportunities for unemployed and underemployed individuals seeking new careers in the tech industry." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Create an office to support Intellectual Property. Our IP Office will assist local businesses and innovators in protecting their intangible assets." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08

"Expand opportunities for students to learn new technologies in our K-12 school system." — For All of Us, retrieved 2025-10-08