Information & Communications Technology

As one of Canada’s largest technology hubs, York Region’s tech ecosystem has more than 4,800 Information & Communications Technology (ICT) companies. It is a complete ecosystem where tech multinationals operate alongside leading Canadian industry leaders focused on all areas of innovation including enterprise software, IT services, cloud computing, hardware and microelectronics, and more.

Dive Into The #YRtech Ecosystem

Highest labour force ratio in Natural & Applied Sciences

Among Toronto-Waterloo
Tech Corridor Municipalities

North America's fastest growing tech talent market

Part of the
Toronto Metro Area

4,800+
ICT Companies

Canada's 3rd Largest
Tech Hub

6 of the Top 10 Corporate
Tech R&D Spenders

Within the
Greater Toronto Area

Home to the Hardware Catalyst Initiative

Canada's Leading Hardware & Semiconductor Lab & Incubator

Nation-Leading Innovation & Tech Accelerators

Including ventureLAB, YSpace, and Treefrog Accelerator

Unrivalled & Thriving
Sector Strengths

Including Enterprise Software, Microelectronics, Cloud Computing, IT Services

Canada’s 🍁 3^rd Largest Tech Hub

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Information & Communications Technology News

NordSpace opens rocket factory 1 (RF-1) in Markham, scales to production for Canada’s sovereign light & medium-lift launch program

New Rocket Factory 1 campus marks NordSpace’s transition to production mode, anchoring a three-site national footprint for sovereign Canadian space launch.

Trimble Applanix: precision with purpose, engineered in Richmond Hill

Front exterior entrance of GM in Markham

Senior Manager explains how General Motors built the largest automotive engineering centre in Canada

Markham manufacturer highlights AI, automation push as Ontario expands $5M digital business funding. Here’s how companies can apply

From idea to transatlantic partnership: How the strategic partnership for Sensor Technology (SPS), together with the strong transform.r network, is paving the way into the North American mobility market

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