As global tech leaders rush to secure North American footprint options for chip design, hardware infrastructure, and AI, a powerful alternative to traditional U.S. corridors has solidified its position. Toronto-York Region in Canada has become a premier landing pad for international tech investment.
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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.
Read MoreTechnology from Vaughan headquartered Mircom leveraged in Cairo Monorail for fire and life safety
Mircom’s fire alarm solutions were selected for their proven reliability, seamless integration capabilities and ability to scale consistently across a phased development program.
Read MoreTrimble Applanix: precision with purpose, engineered in Richmond Hill
When you open a map app for directions, navigate coastal waters, or view a detailed 3D model of a city from the sky, there is a good chance the underlying precision comes from Trimble Applanix.
Read MoreSenior Manager explains how General Motors built the largest automotive engineering centre in Canada
GM is developing the next generation of its vehicle software in the Greater Toronto Area, where Canadian engineering teams are helping transform cars into “software-defined” systems that can be updated and improved over time.
Read MoreMarkham manufacturer highlights AI, automation push as Ontario expands $5M digital business funding. Here’s how companies can apply
The additional $5-million investment in the Digital Competence Centre (DCC) was announced May 20 at Sable Metal Fabrication in Markham by the Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade.
Read MoreFrom 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
The initial contact did not take place during a delegation visit—but at IAA MOBILITY 2025 in Munich. There, representatives from York Region met the Bavarian sensor ecosystem for the first time. What followed was no coincidence, but the result of consistent networking.
Read MoreCollaboration in Action: York Region and Partners Strengthen Canada–Germany Ties at Hannover Messe
York Region joined Team Canada for a second straight year at Hannover Messe, with more than 110,000 attendees walking the floor of the world’s largest industrial tradeshow, after a highly successful Team Canada presence at HM in 2025.
Read MoreRichmond Hill-based MIS Electronics: where precision meets purpose
For more than two decades, MIS Electronics has been quietly powering the technology that drives industries across North America and Europe. From advanced medical devices to intelligent sensors, the Richmond Hill–based manufacturer has built its reputation on precision, reliability, and innovation.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s near-operational Vaughan data centre unveiled as executives announce new community-first investment
Microsoft Canada unveiled for the first time its near-operational Vaughan data centre, where it announced a community-first approach investment that aims to ensure its facilities for artificial intelligence (AI) won’t increase electricity costs for Canadians and will manage water use responsibly.
Read MoreInvest Ontario welcomes Microsoft’s AI infrastructure expansion in Ontario supporting 1,250 jobs, two new data centres in York Region
Invest Ontario welcomes Microsoft’s investment to expand their Azure Canada Central data centre region in Ontario.
Read MoreNGen announce $79.5 million in new AI projects to help Canadian manufacturers compete globally; four companies from York Region receive funding
Combined with more than $50.3 million in direct investment from industry, the projects represent a total investment of $79.5 million in Canadian advanced manufacturing innovation.
Read MoreMarkham-based Aretek is printing a new path for the construction industry
Based in Markham, Aretek has built a business operating system that supports the deployment of 3D-printed concrete printing (3DCP) in the construction industry.
Read MoreOffice purchase by Taiwanese computer giant solidifies Markham as major tech hub
Asus Computer International, the North American subsidiary and primary sales/marketing arm of ASUSTeK Computer Inc., a Taiwan-based multinational technology company purchased the property at 80 Whitehall Drive for $16 million from Starlight Investments.
Read MoreRichmond Hill-based Maple Advanced Robotics Inc: Making Automation Easy
MARI’s journey began with a single challenge. In 2018, engineers were tasked with automating the precision sanding of car roofs for Magna International, a leading Canadian automotive technology company.
Read MoreMarkham headquartered Iristel Partners with the Municipality of Pictou County to deliver cloud-based voice services
Iristel announced a partnership with the Municipality of Pictou County to support the delivery of modern cloud-based voice services for residential and business customers across the region.
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